Suhar Investment Forum 2026 – Investment Opportunities & Incentives
Investment Opportunities & Incentives
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik
Under the wise leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik – may Allah protect and preserve him – the Sultanate of Oman continues to move confidently toward achieving the goals of Oman Vision 2040, which has established the foundations of a diversified and sustainable economy led by the private sector within an enabling and attractive business environment.
In this context, the Governorate of North Al Batinah — particularly the Wilayat of Sohar — represents a key pillar in Oman’s economic development journey. Sohar enjoys a uniquely strategic location: along global maritime routes and possesses an integrated infrastructure that includes a world-class port, a free zone, and a modern industrial estate — forming together a comprehensive economic ecosystem that supports industrialization, logistics, and sustainable investment. This Investment Opportunities Guide, issued by the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry – North Al Batinah Branch, is presented on the sidelines of the Sohar Investment Forum 2026, reaffirming the Chamber’s role in promoting the investment environment and highlighting the promising opportunities available across the governorate.
The guide serves as a reliable reference for local and international investors, featuring a wide range of ready-to-implement projects across vital sectors such as manufacturing, energy, mining, logistics, and advanced technologies, as well as opportunities in supporting service sectors. Sohar stands out with a comprehensive set of investment incentives and enablers that make it a highly competitive destination at both regional and global levels, including:
• 100% foreign ownership
• Tax and customs exemptions of up to ten years
• Flexible Omanization requirements and low operating costs
• Full repatriation of profits and capital
• Availability of industrial lands and advanced logistics services
In addition to its strategic geographic position, Sohar serves as a vital link connecting the markets of Asia, the Gulf, and Africa, opening broad prospects for investors seeking growth and expansion. The Sohar Investment Forum 2026 embodies this vision, serving as an interactive platform that brings together decision-makers, investors, and experts to showcase the most promising industrial, technological, and logistics investment opportunities in the governorate.
It also provides a venue for exchanging expertise and best practices in attracting high-quality investments and strengthening partnerships between the public and private sectors. At the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, we reaffirm our continued commitment to supporting investors, facilitating business procedures, and fostering a transparent and enabling environment for investment. These efforts aim to transform opportunities into tangible projects that enhance national economic competitiveness and advance the goals of sustainable development. We invite all esteemed investors to explore the vast potential of Sohar and the Governorate of North Al Batinah and to take part in Oman’s ongoing journey of growth toward a promising future and a more diversified and innovative economy.
Summary of Investment Opportunities
This guide presents a collection of high-value investment opportunities across various industrial and service sectors in the Governorate of North Al Batinah, with a total estimated investment volume of approximately OMR 275 million. These projects represent a portfolio of ready-to-implement opportunities developed in collaboration with government entities and strategic partners to enhance industrial growth and attract quality investments to the region.
Ali Al Abri Chairman of the Board
Investment Advantages
and Enablers in Suhar
Suhar possesses a comprehensive set of advantages and enablers that position it as a pivotal hub for industrial and commercial investment in the Sultanate of Oman. Its strategic location: , advanced infrastructure, and attractive business environment make it a preferred destination for investors from both within the Sultanate and around the world.
Strategic Location:
• Overlooks the Sea of Oman and lies at the crossroads of Gulf and Asian trade routes
• 200 km from Muscat and 220 km from Dubai
Robust Economy and Advanced Infrastructure
Sohar Port and Freezone
• Over OMR 11 billion in total investments
• Contributes 2.1% to Oman’s GDP
• Total area of 45 million m²
• Sohar Industrial Estate:
• 395 projects
• OMR 2.36 billion in investments
• 72% occupancy rate
• Sohar International Airport + modern road networks
• Three main ports: Sohar, Al Suwaiq (Fisheries), and Shinas (Bulk Materials)
Competitive Investment Environment
• 100% foreign ownership
• 10-year tax exemption
• 0% customs duties and personal income tax
• Land lease starting from OMR 1 per m²
• Flexible Omanization rate (15%)
• Full repatriation of profits and capital
Integration and Connectivity Projects
• Hafeet Rail Project linking Oman and the UAE
• Boosts trade, creates jobs, and strengthens transport and tourism sectors
Global Trade Openness
• Member of the World Trade Organization (WTO)
• Free trade agreements with the United States, Singapore, Arab countries, and EFTA
• Direct access to Gulf, Asian, and European markets
Human Capital
• Population: 928,000 — including over 480,000 workers
• Growing number of bachelor’s and master’s degree holders
• Availability of skilled local talent for industrial and service sectors
Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing Unit
Description:
An investment opportunity to establish a specialized unit for producing various types of breakfast cereals to meet local and regional demand in the food sector.
Food Technology Training, Testing and Development Center
Description:
An investment opportunity to establish a specialized laboratory center for food testing and analysis, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with health standards. Capacity:Industrial Sector: Food Industries
Payback period: 6 years location: Sohar Industrial City Land Size: 20000 SQM Manpower: 59
Evaporated and Condensed Milk Plant
Description:
Oman’s food sector offers diverse production opportunities in products such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, canned foods, cooking oils, poultry, meat, and fish. The growing food consumption in neighboring countries and the high volume of imported food products highlight the strategic importance of this sector.
Investment Size: 2,950,000
Manpower: 35
Industrial Sector: Food Industries Strategic partner Madayn location: Sohar Industrial City Land Size: 8000 SQM Capacity: 6500 tons per Annum
Manufacturing of High Absorbency Incontinence Medical Pads
Description:
This manufacturing operation focuses on the production of highabsorbency materials for managing urinary incontinence. It includes a wide range of products such as pads, liners, covers, and other related items, designed to meet the needs of all age groups experiencing varying degrees of incontinence. These products are essential components in healthcare and patient care settings, offering comfort, hygiene, and dignity to users while reducing the burden on caregiver.
Investment Size: 2,700,000
$7,020,000
Manufacturing of Paraffin-Soaked Gauze
Description:
An opportunity to expand the current production lines of local manufacturers in the Sultanate of Oman to include the manufacturing of paraffin-soaked gauze used in medical dressing and wound care.
Investment Size: 577,500
Capacity: 1 Million units
Industrial Sector: Pharmaceutical Industries Strategic partner Ministry of Health, OPAZ location: OPAZ Land Size: 10,000 SQM Manpower -
Bitumen (Waterproofing Membrane) Plant
Description:
An investment opportunity to establish a new plant for producing asphalt, the most common type of bitumen, widely used for waterproofing and adhesive applications, as well as in the construction sector, particularly in highways and public roads.
Glass Wool unit
Description:
Mineral wool is a non-metallic, inorganic product made from a carefully controlled blend of raw materials, primarily stone or silica, which are heated to high temperatures until molten. The molten glass or stone is then spun and formed into flexible fibrous mats, which are subsequently processed into final products.
Manpower:
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning A/C Plant
Description:
A split system is an air-conditioning or heat pump system that uses a refrigerant as a heat transfer fluid. It consists of separate components, including the evaporator, compressor, and condenser.
Fiber Glass Boat Building
Description:
An investment opportunity to establish a new facility for producing various types of ships and boats for the commercial fishing and recreational boating sectors.
Polymer Coating of Rebars Unit
Description:
Epoxy coating of Rebars is a process by which the Steel re-bars are coated with polymers to provide barrier protection and prevent them from corrosion.
Investment Size: 918,000 $2,386,800
Manpower: 75 Industrial Sector: Construction Materials Industry Strategic partner Madayn location: Sohar Industrial City Land Size: 6100 SQM Capacity: 25,590 tons per Annum
Polypropylene Co-Polymer (PP-R) Pipe & Fitting
Description:
An investment opportunity to establish a new facility for producing PP-R pipes and fittings, widely used in plumbing, mechanical, and industrial applications. Investment Size:
Manufacturing Polymer Additives
Description:
Additives are substances added to the polymers to modify or enhance their properties. They help improve processing, extend product lifespan, and achieve desired performance characteristics.
location: Sohar Industrial City Land Size:Capacity:
An investment opportunity to establish a new production facility for manufacturing heavy-duty polyethylene (PE) bags, used across various industries for multiple applications, such as food packaging (salt, sugar, pasta), construction (chalk, plaster), and agriculture (soil), among others. Investment Size:
Manpower: 29 Industrial Sector: Plastic Industries Strategic partner Madayn location: Sohar Industrial City Land Size: 10000 SQM Capacity: 3250 tons per Annum
Woven Bags and Sacks of PP
Description:
An investment opportunity to establish a new production facility for manufacturing plastic materials used in packaging food products, including flour, as well as animal feed and other related products.
Investment Size: 3,288,000 $8,548,800
Manpower: 101 Industrial Sector: Plastic Industries Strategic partner Madayn location: Sohar Industrial City Land Size: 10000 SQM Capacity: 4500 tons per Annum
Pet Preforms Unit
Description: An investment opportunity to establish a new production facility for manufacturing polyethylene terephthalate (PET) preforms, used for packaging bottled drinking water, soft drinks, and other beverages.
Calcium Carbonate Manufacturing Unit
Description:
Oman possesses a diverse range of non-metallic mineral resources, including limestone, dolomite, gypsum, clay, silica, and decorative stones. The mining sector in Oman is expected to continue growing over the next five years, driven by ongoing investments from local, regional, and international companies.
Manpower: 26 Industrial Sector: Plastic Industries Strategic partner Madayn location: Sohar Industrial City Land Size: 43000 SQM Capacity: 77,000 tons per Annum
Extruded Polystyrene Sheets Plant
Description:
An investment opportunity to establish a new plant for producing extruded polystyrene (XPS), an insulation material characterized by fine, closed cells containing a mix of air and blowing gas, commercially known as “Styrofoam.”
Manufacturing of Geosynthetic Materials in Oman
Description:
The project proposes establishing a local manufacturing facility for geosynthetic materials—Geotextile, HDPE membrane, and Geonet—driven by steadily rising demand across landfill, oil & gas, mining, and infrastructure sectors. With no domestic producers currently in place, and demand from entities like be’ah, PDO, and MDO, the opportunity addresses a critical market gap. Sourcing raw materials locally from OQ and aligning with be’ah’s technical standards, the project enhances supply chain resilience, supports In-Country Value (ICV), and contributes to Oman’s Vision 2040 goals of industrialization, economic diversification, and environmental sustainability.
Cement Polypropylene Bags Plant
Description:
An investment opportunity to establish a facility for producing polypropylene bags for cement and other construction materials. While widely used globally due to their cost-effectiveness and enhanced protective properties, paper bags are still the primary option in Oman. The project aims to replace paper bags with polypropylene cement bags in the Omani market.
Investment Size: 2,624,000
$6,822,400
Manpower: 74 Industrial Sector: Plastic Industries Strategic partner Madayn location: Sohar Industrial City Land Size: 10000 SQM Capacity: 33 Million bags per Annum
Recycling Plant
Description:
Establishing a factory for recycling Aluminium scrap to be reused in other industries.
Manpower:Industrial Sector: Recycling Industries Strategic partner Sohar Aluminium, Oman Aluminium Rolling, Madayn location: Sohar Industrial City Land Size:
Production of Polyester Fiber from PET Bottles
Description:
Polyethylene terephthalate bottle waste is abundant in the Sultanate of Oman, but there are no manufacturers producing fiber flakes, so it is exported to the international market.
Setting up a Galvanizing Unit
Description:
Opportunity to set up a galvanizing plant Galvanizing is the process of applying a protective zinc coating to steel or iron to prevent rust.
Small Scale Forging Unit
Description:
Forging is a metal shaping process that uses localized compressive forces, typically applied with a hammer or die. It is classified by temperature into cold, warm, or hot forging. Forged pieces can range in weight from less than a kilogram to several hundred metric tons. Forged components are widely used in machinery and equipment where high strength is required and usually undergo further processing to achieve their final shape. Forging produces parts stronger than those made by any other metal forming process.”
Investment Size: 234,000
$608,400
Manpower: 22 Industrial Sector: Iron Industries
Steel Plant
Description:
An investment opportunity to establish a new plant for producing mild steel billets, used in long steel products and the construction sector. Investment
location: Sohar Industrial City Land
Manpower: 207
Industrial Sector: Iron Industries Strategic partner Madayn
Steel Casting Plant
Description:
An investment opportunity to establish a new plant for producing steel castings, used in industrial machinery, automobiles, alloy molds, agricultural equipment, pipes, construction, and other sectors.
Investment Size: 3,718,000 $9,666,800
Payback period: 6 years
Manpower: 88 Industrial Sector: Iron Industries Strategic partner Madayn location: Sohar Industrial City Land Size: 30000 SQM Capacity: 3,960 tons per Annum
Stainless Steel Pipes unit
Description:
An investment opportunity to establish a new plant for producing LMSS welded pipes, primarily used for fluid transport and processing under harsh conditions, including low temperatures, high pressure, and corrosion resistance, supporting the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector.
Guardrail Manufacturing Unit
Description:
The metal barrier, also known as the corrugated steel girder safety barrier, is manufactured from high-quality hot-rolled steel sheets with a thickness of 3.48 mm, according to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards.
Steel Wire Drawing Unit (Binding Wires)
Description:
Opportunity in a new manufacturing unit for wire drawing production, a metalworking process used to reduce the cross-section of a wire by drawing it through a single drawing die or a series of drawing dies.
Wire Nail Manufacturing Unit
Description:
Opportunity to establish a manufacturing unit to produce steel nails used primarily in the construction sector and specifically in trade and related woodworking.
Nuts & Bolts Manufacturing Unit
Description:
Opportunity in the manufacturing unit to produce nuts and bolts, which are the main fastening equipment in the triaxial industries. They are a metal piece that holds one end and the other end in a screw shape.
Transformer Tank Fabrication Unit
Description:
An industrial investment opportunity to meet local and regional demand for transformer tanks, aiming to reduce imports, enhance added value, and enable exports to Gulf markets.
Street lighting poles manufacturing unit
Description:
A unit specialized in producing metal poles for street lighting, serving roads, pathways, squares, and urban infrastructure. These poles are essential for traffic safety and urban comfort, improving night visibility, reducing accidents, and enhancing public security.
Setting up a forging unit for manufacture of automobile and other spare parts
Description: Manufacturing of automobile and other spare parts.
period: 5
location: Sohar Industrial City Land Size: 1000 SQM Capacity: 1,000 tons per Annum
Manpower: 22 Industrial Sector: Iron Industries Strategic partner
Semi-Rigid Aluminium Container Manufacturing
Description:
An investment opportunity to establish a new facility specialized in producing ready-to-form Aluminium sheets, trays, and containers with food-grade quality, catering to the retail and catering sectors.
Setting up Aluminium composite panels (ACP) manufacturing unit in Oman
Description:
An investment opportunity to establish a new plant for producing various structural metal products from composite Aluminium panels, used in exterior cladding, roofing, partitions, false ceilings, signage, interior decorations, insulation, and advertising.
Foil Aluminium
Description:
Establishing a factory for the production of Aluminium foil sheets that meet specific standards of thickness, width, and quality for various applications. These applications range from household use, such as food packaging, to industrial uses, such as insulation and wrapping. The opportunity targets both local and international markets.
Investment Size: 2,000,000
$5,200,000
Payback period: 6 years location: Sohar Industrial City Land Size:Capacity: -
Manpower:Industrial Sector: Aluminium Industries
Strategic partner Sohar Aluminium, Oman Aluminium Rolling, Madayn
Beverage Cans/Food Containers Factory
Description:
Establishing a specialized factory for the production of Aluminium cans used in beverage packaging, such as soft drinks. The factory aims to produce high-quality Aluminium cans and meet the needs of both local and international markets. The opportunity targets local as well as global markets. Investment
Aluminium Utensils Factory
Description:
A factory for manufacturing Aluminium cookware, specializing in producing cooking utensils such as frying pans and Aluminium baking trays. The investment opportunity targets both local and international markets. Investment
Panels/Sheets
Aluminium Factory
Description:
A factory for producing high-quality Aluminium sheets and plates that meet market demands. The investment opportunity targets both local and international markets.
Aluminium Rod Production Factory
Description:
Establishing a factory to produce high-quality Aluminium rods used in various downstream industries. The investment opportunity targets both local and international markets.
Investment Size: 3,800,000 $9,880,000
Payback period: 5 years location: Sohar Industrial City Land Size:Capacity:Manpower:Industrial Sector: Aluminium Industries Strategic partner Sohar Aluminium, Oman Aluminium Rolling, Madayn
Aluminium Casting Industry
Description:
Establishing a factory that produces products through the Aluminium casting process. It manufactures various products depending on the type of mold used, such as household and electrical tools and equipment. The investor has the flexibility to choose the final product based on the mold used in the process. Investment
Building Structures Factory
Description:
Establishing a factory for manufacturing building frames, doors, and windows to serve the construction sector in the Sultanate of Oman. Investment Size: 43,000,000
Payback period: 4 Years location: Sohar Industrial City Land Size:Capacity:Manpower:Industrial Sector: Aluminium Industries Strategic partner Sohar Aluminium Oman Aluminium Rolling, Madayn
Heat Exchangers for Electronic Devices Factory
Description:
Establishing a factory to manufacture heat exchangers used in electronic devices such as phones and computers. The investment opportunity targets both local and international markets.
