Muscat: North Al Batinah Governorate today marked the Omani Industry Day under the theme “From Oman to the World: Competitive Industry and Global Vision.”
The event was organized by the Directorate of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion in North Al Batinah, in partnership with the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates “Madayn”.
Sheikh Jamal Abdullah Al Hinai, Director General of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion in North Al Batinah, stated in his speech: “The industrial sector has undertaken a prominent role in driving economic diversification. The manufacturing sector witnessed a qualitative leap, with its added value at constant prices growing from RO 3 billion in 2021 to RO 3.6 billion in 2024—a cumulative growth of approximately 20% over these three years.” He further noted that the sector led non-oil exports to reach nearly RO 6.2 billion by the end of 2024, recording non-oil exports exceeding RO 6.8 billion by the end of 2025.
Al Hinai added that North Al Batinah Governorate accounted for a significant portion of these figures due to investment activity and qualitative projects during the five-year plan. This period saw the opening and commencement of strategic industrial landmarks in the governorate, such as the United Solar Polysilicon plant in Sohar, the Lada’en Plastic Industries Complex, and major food security projects like Oman Sugar Refinery Company. Additionally, Sohar will host a polyacrylamide production plant with an investment value estimated at RO 300 million.
For his part, Eng. Abdullah Ahmed Al Mayasi, Director General of Sohar Industrial City “Madayn”, said that industry in the Sultanate of Oman has undergone a qualitative development supported by a clear national vision aimed at diversifying income sources, enhancing In-Country Value (ICV), and attracting qualitative investments. He highlighted that “Madayn” has undertaken a pivotal role in preparing the investment environment, developing industrial cities, and providing necessary services and facilities to investors, turning industrial zones into authentic platforms for growth, innovation, and employment.
The ceremony included visual presentations on Omani Industry Day, Sohar Industrial City, and Omani exports. It also featured several working papers on customs procedures, the “Made in Oman” platform, and a paper presented by the Industrial Innovation Academy.
The event was held under the auspices of Sheikh Saud Mohammed Al Hinai, Wali of Sohar, in the presence of representatives from government entities and companies operating in the governorate.
