Muscat – The Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) is progressing with the infrastructure and utilities project for Phase 1 of Al Suwaiq Industrial City in North Batinah Governorate.
The project is currently at the technical and financial evaluation stage of the bids submitted by participating companies, with construction scheduled to commence in 2026, Madayn said in a press statement on Monday.
Hamood Al Balushi, Assistant Director General of Al Suwaiq Industrial City, said Phase 1 covers an area of 5mn sqm and includes the construction of internal roads, water, electricity and sewage networks, as well as other essential infrastructure and facilities.
The tender also includes the establishment of several greenhouse units to implement advanced agri-tech solutions, aimed at supporting food security and promoting agricultural investments alongside related industries.
Al Balushi noted that although the city is still in the infrastructure preparation phase, Al Suwaiq Industrial City received more than 14 investment applications in 2025 across various sectors, including food, marble, plastics and building materials. Two of these projects have already been localised, covering a total area of more than 6,800 sqm with a combined investment value of RO400,000. The city’s management is reviewing the remaining applications in preparation for their localisation in the upcoming phase.
He added that Madayn offers attractive incentives to investors in Al Suwaiq Industrial City, including a two-year rent exemption followed by a 50% reduction for the subsequent three years. These incentives aim to position the industrial city as a preferred destination for local and foreign investment, supported by modern infrastructure and streamlined government services.
Madayn has also conducted studies to identify investment opportunities aligned with the sultanate’s economic diversification strategy and Oman Vision 2040.
Al Suwaiq Industrial City aims to attract quality investments in key sectors, including petrochemicals, food, modern agriculture, energy and supporting technologies, recycling and environmental industries, light and medium industries, pharmaceuticals, technology and innovation, heavy industries and logistics.
Al Suwaiq Industrial City is set to become a significant addition to the sultanate’s network of industrial cities, offering competitive incentives and advanced infrastructure. The city is expected to generate both direct and indirect employment opportunities, empower entrepreneurs to launch innovative projects, and support the growth of non-oil revenues.
