Sohar taps new CEO: Oman’s Sohar Port and Freezone has appointed Raid Al Rubaiey (LinkedIn) as the CEO of the Sohar Freezone and deputy CEO of Sohar Port, effective 1 October 2025, according to a press release published last week. Rubaiey has previous leadership experience, including as managing director at water utility service provider Majis Industrial Services and as CEO of Oman Oilseeds Crushing Company.