The Sultanate of Oman is making a significant push to bolster its industrial sector, with Invest Oman unveiling a comprehensive portfolio of high-value investment opportunities aimed at attracting both local and international capital into manufacturing. This initiative is a core component of the nation’s strategy to accelerate industrialisation and enhance the manufacturing sector’s contribution to the national economy.
A Diversified Portfolio Spanning Key Industries
The newly announced portfolio covers a wide range of priority industrial segments, reflecting the depth of Oman’s ecosystem. Opportunities are available in metals, advanced building materials, electrical and electronic industries, and textile manufacturing. The initiative also targets the production of industrial inputs and consumer goods.
Specific projects highlighted are located within the Madayn industrial cities of Samayil and Suhar. These include facilities for manufacturing military textiles, air conditioning units, computer hardware, office supplies, and tires. The portfolio extends to specialised ventures such as aluminium processing, steel manufacturing units, stainless steel pipe production, and plants for bitumen and insulation materials like glass wool.
From Mid-Scale Operations to Major Industrial Ventures
Catering to a broad spectrum of investors, the investment values for these opportunities range from medium-scale projects starting at approximately $2.4 million to capital-intensive industrial ventures exceeding $90 million. This diversity is designed to offer flexibility and encourage strategic partnerships that can drive long-term growth and innovation within the Sultanate.
Spotlight on Sustainability and the Circular Economy
Aligning with global trends and national environmental priorities, the portfolio features sustainability-driven ventures. A notable example is a planned polyester fiber production facility that will utilise recycled PET plastic bottles. Such projects aim to advance Oman’s circular economy objectives while positioning the country within emerging green manufacturing value chains.
A Strategic Push for Economic Diversification
These opportunities are bolstered by Oman’s structural advantages, which include competitive access to raw materials, integrated infrastructure, and a supportive regulatory framework designed to streamline growth in the manufacturing sector.
Khalid bin Hamad al Kharousi, Director General of Investment Promotion at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP), stated that the department meticulously develops and structures these opportunities to ensure their technical and economic readiness.
“In 2025, the Ministry successfully developed and published 30 well-structured investment opportunities through the Invest Oman platform, covering sectors of national priority, with a focus on the quality of investment content, clarity of business models and integration of value propositions,” he noted.
He added that these efforts are part of a broader commitment to achieve balanced sectoral diversification and comprehensive geographic coverage, enhancing Oman’s ability to attract high-quality, long-term investments.
About Invest Oman
Invest Oman is the Sultanate of Oman’s national investment promotion and facilitation platform, operating under the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion. It is dedicated to showcasing commercially viable investment opportunities across various sectors to the global investment community. The platform provides detailed project information, including technical data and operating models, to support faster and more informed investment decision-making.
Source: Zawya
