الملخص الإنجليزي
This study aimed to investigate the factors affecting the investment opportunities in the
logistics sector in the special economic zone in Duqm. The study examined the relationship
between logistic infrastructure, government regulation, macroeconomic environment and
investment opportunities in the logistics sector in a special economic zone in Duqm. This paper
provides both a framework and an analysis, which contributes to the further researches in the
factors affecting the investment opportunities in the logistic sector in the special economic
zone in Duqm and help the decision makers to make the right decision
A primary and secondary data were used in this study. The secondary data was based on
reviewing literature, and the primary method is distributing a questionnaire among employees
and investors in the logistic sector in Duqm. The questionnaire was distributed through an
electronic link via Google Forms and share it through social media applications. Three hundred
five questionnaire responses were received.
SPSS V26 program was used to test and analyze the collected data. The results show that the
factors of logistic infrastructure, government regulation and macro-economic environment can
affect investment opportunities in the logistics sector in The Special Economic Zone in Duqm.
Duqm is on its way to becoming a global logistics hub. The Special Economic Zone in Duqm
has to continue the infrastructure developments to match global standards and peer regions.
Along with physical infrastructure developments, progress has been made in developing
financial markets, improving the system of corporate governance, education and research
related to logistics services that will significantly change the logistics landscape for the better.
The limitations of this study, which may be taken into consideration on a similar study in the
future, include more participants for the study to get more responses about the tested variables.
The second limitation is the study and questionnaire was limited to only one special economic
zone in Oman, and it will be more effective if it is applied to all economic zones in Oman.
Key words: Logistics, investment, special economic zone in Duqm, logistic infrastructure,
government regulation , macro-economic environment
