Explanation: Among the major ports on the Indian Oceans situated in the Indian Ocean Region, the port of Duqm situated in Oman has acquired strategic connotations.

• The Port of Duqm is part of the ambitious SEZAD project (Special Economic Zone Authority of Duqm) in the Sultanate of Oman.
• Established with the objective of diversifying the economy, the port is a Greenfield project and is fast emerging as a hub of economic activity due to its central location.

Source: FORUMIAS