Foundation stone laid for medical supplies plant in Sohar Freezone

Muscat: A ceremony was held at Sohar Freezone to lay the foundation stone for Lalan’s Middle East medical glove packing plant and an ETO sterilization unit, worth $5 million. The project will be established on an area of 5,000 sqm in the freezone.

Once built, the project will supply the local, regional and international markets with surgical sterile gloves and disposable Nitrile and Latex gloves. The gloves will be available for purchase locally and will also be exported to both the GCC region and the USA.

The plant will produce 60 million premium disposable gloves annually, from nitrile and latex. Launching by the end of 2024, the production will begin with 20 million pairs of latex surgical gloves, scaling to 40 million pairs annually thereafter. This milestone underscores Lalan's dedication to superior products and sustainable growth in global healthcare.

Lalith Hapangama, Chairman of Lalan Group, explained the rationale behind choosing Oman as the regional hub, citing its strategic location, stability, and the warm welcome extended by the Omani people. He affirmed the group's long-term vision to expand operations in the Sultanate and establish a robust supply network across the GCC, North African region, and the USA, leveraging Oman's FDA association."

Highlighting the importance of the ceremony, Omar Mahmood Al Mahrizi, CEO of Sohar Freezone, DCEO of Sohar Port said, “Today’s groundbreaking ensures our unwavering commitment to our investors, ensuring their journey with us is both fruitful and rewarding at every step. As we strengthen Sohar Freezone's growing pharmaceutical cluster with this new plant, we stand firm in our dedication to fostering an environment where businesses thrive. This milestone is a testament to the opportunities within the free zone; it reflects our ongoing promise to support our partners in realising their ambitions and contributing to the Sultanate of Oman's economic diversification goals.”

This project exemplifies the Lalan Group’s commitment to advancing economic growth and industrial development in Oman, harmonising with Sohar’s strategic objective of attracting innovative companies and driving sustainable economic progress within the region.