Oman Industrial Cities Plan launches with Madayn’s RO245 million ($637 million) investment from 2026 to 2030. The Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) targets infrastructure upgrades and expansions across multiple sites to drive economic diversification. Eng Dawood bin Salim Al Hadabi announced the initiative, aligning it with Oman Vision 2040 and Madayn 2040 strategy.
Strategic Projects Overview
Madayn outlines 90 projects under the Oman Industrial Cities Plan, focusing on key developments in Suhar, Al Suwaiq, Al Wadi Al Kabir, Sur, Raysut, Al Mudhaibi, Thumrait, Nizwa, Al Rusayl, Ibri, and Madha industrial cities. Madayn upgrades infrastructure at Suhar Industrial City with comprehensive rehabilitation works. Al Suwaiq sees Phase 1 infrastructure and service enhancements. Al Wadi Al Kabir gets an integrated facility building and readiness improvements. Sur Industrial City builds marine facilities and boosts the mining and petrochemical sectors.
Programme Pillars in Detail
The programme rests on three pillars: development and operations, institutional excellence, and environmental protection. Madayn implements 24 institutional programmes, with 10 under development and operations. These cover infrastructure, investment attraction, industry localisation, and SME empowerment. Eleven programmes focus on institutional excellence, including organisational development, digital transformation, AI adoption, human capital, governance, and local content. Three programmes target environmental protection through renewable energy, the circular economy, and waste management.
Tech and Sustainability Push
Madayn integrates artificial intelligence and data analytics into operations, alongside public-private partnerships. The plan accelerates renewable energy initiatives at Sohar Industrial City and supports circular economy projects. Madayn advances the Central 7 building at Knowledge Oasis Muscat and the Uptown residential area at Al Rusayl. Other efforts include Phase 5 expansion and residential rehabilitation at Nizwa, Phase 4 at Raysut with commercial upgrades, and full infrastructure at Madha for an integrated industrial setup.
Economic Targets and Impact
These efforts improve investment climates, fortify industrial value chains, and promote a diversified economy. Madayn sets targets from a 2025 baseline: private investments rise from RO7.78 billion to RO8.6 billion by 2030. Occupied areas grow from 34.6 million sqm to 38 million sqm. Fully serviced land increases from 61.6 million sqm to 70 million sqm. Exports climb from RO3.79 billion to RO4.3 billion. Renewable energy use reaches 15% of the total in industrial cities. Omani employees rose from 38% to 44%, with technical roles from 42% to 50%.
Investor Opportunities Ahead
Madayn streamlines procedures and offers incentives to attract investors. The plan supports innovation in the industrial and tech sectors. It enhances ease of doing business and investor experience across all governorates. These steps position Oman as a key industrial hub in the region, creating jobs and sustainable growth.
