Oman's special economic zone authority has floated two tenders for infrastructure development and other related works at the Duqm port in the sultanate, said a report.

One of the tenders is new, while the other one is just an extension of the submission date, reported the Times of Oman.

The first one is for building roads, commercial gates and inspection zone, while the bids submission date has been extended until December 23 in the case of the other tender for the construction of roads, infrastructure and a building at the berth area of the port.

The scope of work includes provision of facilities at the customs area, internal roads, two helipads, earthworks, potable water network, sewerage network, pump stations and street lighting, which will help achieve full-fledged operation as per the schedule.

The port, which started early operations last year, has been attracting clients from the gas and oil fields in central Oman for various types of heavy and light cargo.

Given its proximity to the oil and gas fields of central Oman and enhanced road connectivity to key project sites, Duqm is now emerging as a key gateway for project cargo destined for locations across the southern half of Oman.