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Authority's functions
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Develop policies and strategic plans of Special Economic Zones and free zones.
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Implement, follow up, and evaluate adopted policies and strategies.
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Prepare studies, plans and programs relating to the competences of the Authority.
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Oversee all special economic zones and free zones.
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Make proposals for establishing special economic zones and free zones.
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Organize and control investment environment.
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Promote investment opportunities of Special Economic Zones and free zones inside and outside the Sultanate in coordination with the competent bodies.
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Determine usufruct right of state owned lands without being bound to the provisions of Royal Decree No. 81/5 Regulating Usufruct of State Owned lands.
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Implement the One Stop Shop system.
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Issues all types of licenses, permits and certificates for conducting businesses.
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Provide and develop the services, and establish necessary public facilities, with due consideration to the provisions of the laws and applicable systems regulating the services and facilities referred to.
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Specify the economic activities and projects that can be conducted.
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Approve forming companies in accordance with the laws in force for the purpose of developing and promoting, mange, develop, and improve their basic sectors.
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Approve concession agreements prior to their conclusion.
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Coordinate with competent bodies to ensure fulfilling the obligations arising from concession agreements.
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Coordinate with competent bodies to provide security and emergency.
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Determine Omanisation percentage that must be met.
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Set the rules governing movement of goods and people from and to special economic zones and free zones.
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Draft proposals of laws and royal decrees projects, issue regulations and decision relating to the competencies of the Authority.
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Enhance and develop cooperation with other competent bodies in states, specialized regional & international organizations, and establishments.
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Represent the Sultanate in conferences, events, regional & international meetings relating to the competences of the Authority.
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Any other functions assigned to the Authority pursuant to royal laws and decrees.