Muscat: The newly listed opportunities span a wide spectrum of industrial activities, investment values and geographic locations, underscoring Oman’s commitment to raising added value within the national economy and positioning manufacturing as a key pillar of long-term development.
The projects are distributed across priority sectors including metal industries, building materials, electrical and electronic industries, textiles and related manufacturing, as well as industrial inputs and consumer goods. The diversity reflects the strength and flexibility of Oman’s industrial base, offering entry points for investors at multiple levels.
A significant number of the projects are located in the industrial cities of Samail and Sohar under the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn). Proposed ventures include factories for military uniform supplies and military fabrics, air conditioners and refrigerators, computers and accessories, as well as office supplies and tyre manufacturing.
The list further features projects in metal and building materials industries, such as aluminum and semi-rigid aluminum containers, aluminum composite panels, steel manufacturing units and stainless steel pipes. Additional opportunities include bitumen plants, insulation materials, glass wool production and extruded polystyrene sheet factories.
Investment values range from medium-sized projects starting at approximately US$2.4 million to large-scale industrial ventures exceeding US$90 million. This broad range enhances flexibility for investors, encourages strategic partnerships and opens doors for long-term, high-impact investments.
Notably, the platform also highlights projects with a strong environmental and circular economy focus. Among them is a facility to produce polyester fibers from recycled plastic bottles, aligning with national sustainability goals and the promotion of green industries.
These opportunities are built on Oman’s competitive advantages, including the availability of raw materials, integrated infrastructure within industrial cities, and a supportive regulatory and legislative environment. Streamlined procedures for establishment and operation, coupled with efficient supply chain systems, further strengthen the country’s attractiveness to manufacturers.
Khalid bin Hamad Al-Kharousi, Director General of the Directorate General for Investment Promotion at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, said the ministry’s Investment Promotion Sector plays a central role in developing and structuring investment opportunities through its Investment Opportunities Department. He noted that coordination with relevant authorities ensures technical and economic readiness, feasibility for implementation, and effective promotion in target markets.
He revealed that in 2025 alone, the ministry successfully developed and published 30 well-studied investment opportunities via the “Invest in Oman” platform, focusing on sectors of national priority. Emphasis was placed on clear business models, high-quality investment content and alignment with market needs and development priorities.
Al-Kharousi added that the ministry has been keen to achieve balanced sectoral diversification and comprehensive geographic coverage across Oman’s governorates, reflecting each region’s competitive advantages and enhancing the Sultanate’s capacity to attract sustainable, long-term investments.
Through the “Invest in Oman” system, investors can access detailed project information, including technical specifications, investment values and operating models, enabling faster and more informed decision-making.
