Syria and Oman are exploring cooperation in bus supply, manufacturing, logistics and digital transport services. Oman Automotive Industries has expressed interest in investment opportunities in Syria as the country seeks to modernise its transport fleet.
Syria and Oman have discussed potential cooperation and investment in bus manufacturing, vehicle supply and transport services as Syria seeks to modernise its public transport system. Syrian Transport Minister Yarub Badr met Ibrahim bin Ali Al-Balushi, chief executive of Oman Automotive Industries Company, at the Transport Ministry’s headquarters in Damascus.
The discussions focused on opportunities to supply and manufacture buses, introduce modern transport solutions and strengthen logistics services. Badr highlighted the importance of expanding cooperation with Oman and other Arab countries to draw on their industrial and technical expertise in upgrading Syria’s transport fleet.
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The Syrian minister also pointed to the potential role of digital applications in making transport services easier to access and improving operational efficiency. Digital tools could support better transport management as the country explores ways to modernise services and address its fleet requirements.
Al-Balushi expressed the company’s interest in exploring investment opportunities in the Syrian market and developing sustainable partnerships to meet the transport sector’s needs. Such cooperation could also help Omani vehicle manufacturing expand its presence in regional markets.
Oman Automotive Industries specialises in bus production. Its manufacturing facility is located in the Duqm Special Economic Zone and began operations in 2021. The company produces buses for urban public transport, school services and intercity travel. It is also diversifying its production lines to include armoured vehicles.
The meeting reflects efforts by both sides to explore industrial and commercial partnerships in transport. For Syria, potential cooperation could support fleet renewal and the adoption of modern transport technologies, while providing an avenue for Omani manufacturers to explore a new market.
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No specific investment amount, manufacturing agreement or implementation timeline was announced in the reports. The discussions remain focused on exploring opportunities for cooperation and investment in Syria’s transport sector.