Saturday 14 / February / 2026
Muscat: 'Invest Oman' has announced a range of quality investment opportunities in the manufacturing sector through its electronic platform, as part of the Sultanate’s ongoing efforts to enhance industrial investment and increase added value to the national economy.
The opportunities span several priority industrial sectors, including metal industries, building materials, electrical and electronic industries, textile-related industries, as well as manufacturing of industrial inputs and consumer goods. This reflects the diversity of Oman’s industrial base and its capacity to attract investments of varying scales.
The projects are located in industrial cities such as Samail and Sohar, affiliated with the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates Madayn. Key projects include factories for military uniform supplies and fabrics, production of air conditioners and refrigerators, computer manufacturing and accessories, office supplies, and tire production.
The list also features projects in the metal and building materials sectors, such as manufacturing aluminum semi-rigid containers, aluminum composite panels, steel units, stainless steel pipes, as well as bitumen, insulation materials, glass wool, and extruded polystyrene sheets.
Investment values range from medium-sized projects starting at approximately US$2.4 million to major industrial ventures exceeding US$90 million. This wide range offers flexibility for investors and strengthens opportunities for strategic partnerships and long-term investments.
Among the highlighted opportunities are environmentally focused and circular economy projects, including a plant to produce polyester fibers from recycled plastic bottles, aligning with Oman’s sustainability goals and green industry initiatives.
These opportunities are supported by Oman’s competitive advantages, including the availability of raw materials, integrated infrastructure within industrial cities, and a supportive regulatory and legislative framework for the manufacturing sector. These factors help streamline establishment and operational procedures and enhance supply chain efficiency.
Khalid Hamad Al Kharousi, Director General of Investment Promotion at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, stated that the ministry plays a central role in developing and structuring investment opportunities through its Investment Opportunities Department, in coordination with relevant entities. This ensures that projects are technically and economically viable, ready for implementation, and effectively promoted in target markets to generate sustainable economic impact.
He noted that in 2025, the ministry developed and published 30 well-studied investment opportunities via the “Invest in Oman” platform, covering priority sectors with a focus on high-quality investment content, clear business models, and strong investment appeal, in collaboration with sectoral authorities.
Al-Kharousi added that efforts also focused on achieving balanced sectoral diversification and comprehensive geographical coverage across governorates, highlighting each region’s competitive strengths and enhancing Oman’s capacity to attract long-term, high-quality investments.
The “Invest in Oman” system enables investors to access detailed project information, including technical specifications, investment values, and operational models, thereby accelerating decision-making.
The launch of these opportunities underscores the strategic importance of the manufacturing sector as a key driver of economic diversification, strengthening local content, creating employment opportunities, boosting exports, and further integrating the national economy with regional and global markets.
