DUBAI, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Oman Cement Co plans to set up a new cement plant in a joint venture with Raysut Cement Co and the government authority developing the country's Duqm special economic zone, Oman Cement said on Tuesday.

The plant will be established in the near future if the results of detailed feasibility studies are positive, Oman Cement said. It gave no further details.

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