Oman Launches Six Major Industrial Projects as National Day Celebrations Begin

As Oman marks its National Day, the country has inaugurated six major industrial projects across its industrial cities, free zones, and economic areas, with total investments reaching 906 million Omani rials. The new projects are part of government efforts to boost the industrial sector’s contribution to the national economy and attract high-value investments in priority sectors.

Officials say the projects are expected to add nearly 225 million rials to industrial output by the end of 2026, create hundreds of jobs for Omani nationals, and strengthen the country’s export capacity.

Last week, Sur Industrial City opened the Al-Ghaith Chemical Industries Complex, a 50-million-rial facility supporting silicon-based industries and solar-energy technologies. Later this month, Sohar Free Zone will launch a 615-million-rial polysilicon plant, reinforcing Oman’s move into renewable-energy manufacturing. Sohar Port will also witness the opening of a 141.5-million-rial sugar refinery.

In Khazaen Economic City, a 36-million-rial animal and fish feed plant and a 25-million-rial industrial bakery will further strengthen food-production capabilities and supply chains.