Four
Industrial Cities Being Developed During 11th Five-Year Plan

Muscat,
12 Aug 2026 (ONA) — As part of the 11th Five-Year Development Plan (2026-2030),
the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates “Madayn” is advancing the
development of new industrial cities across Musandam, North Al Batinah, North
A’Sharqiyah and Dhofar Governorates. The projects align with the priorities of
Oman Vision 2040 related to ‘Economy and Development’, including Development of
Governorates and Sustainable Cities; The Private Sector, Investment and
International Cooperation; Economic Diversification and Fiscal Sustainability;
Labour Market and Employment; and Economic Leadership and Management.

In
developing these industrial hubs, Madayn is guided by its commitment to
promoting balanced governorates’ growth, empowering the private sector to play
an active role in driving the national economy, developing sectors that drive
economic diversification alongside complementary industries, strengthening a
labour market that attracts national talent and specialised skills, and
promoting the sustainable use of natural resources while advancing the adoption
of renewable energy.

Khalid
Sulaiman Al Salehi, Director General of Marketing and Commercial Affairs and
Official Spokesperson for Madayn, stated that Madayn is executing a suite of
strategic projects across several governorates as part of its efforts to
elevate Oman’s investment environment and support sustainable economic
development.

“The
projects involve the development of fully integrated industrial cities equipped
with advanced infrastructure and logistics services. Establishing new
industrial cities in A’Suwaiq, Al Mudhaibi, Thumrait and Madha aims to
strengthen Oman’s industrial infrastructure, support economic diversification,
attract local and foreign investments, support SMEs, and generate job
opportunities.”

Al
Salehi highlighted A’Suwaiq Industrial City as one of Madayn’s promising
development projects in North Al Batinah Governorate. The city covers a total
area of approximately 12.2 million sqm, with around 1.3 million sqm to be
developed during Phase 1. “The city will feature Madayn Entrepreneurial
Complex, Madayn Agricultural Complex, facility building, water and sewage
networks, firefighting networks, internal roads, solar-powered lighting, and
other integrated infrastructure and utility services. A’Suwaiq Industrial City
aims to stimulate industrial, agricultural and service activities in North Al
Batinah Governorate while providing an integrated investment environment that
meets investor requirements,” he said.

Moreover,
Al Mudhaibi Industrial City in North A’Sharqiyah Governorate spans nearly 9
million sqm, with approximately 1.3 million sqm allocated for Phase 1
development. Al Salehi stated that development works are already underway at an
estimated cost of RO 17 million, with the project recording a 7% completion
rate. Upon completion, the project will feature dedicated entrepreneurial and
agricultural complexes alongside fully integrated infrastructure and utility
networks. The city is expected to support economic activity in North
A’Sharqiyah Governorate and create new investment opportunities across the
industrial, agricultural and logistics sectors.

“In
Dhofar Governorate, Madayn is implementing Thumrait Industrial City across 4
million sqm area. The project includes Madayn Entrepreneurial Complex, facility
building, internal roads, solar lighting systems, and essential infrastructure
and utility services designed to advance economic development in Dhofar
Governorate, attract industrial and service investments, and strengthen
commercial and logistics activities,” Al Salehi further noted.

Covering
a total area of 360,000 sqm, Madha Industrial City in Musandam Governorate will
comprise Madayn Entrepreneurial Complex backed by advanced infrastructure and
utility networkssuch as water, sewage and firefighting networks, in addition to
internal roads and solar-powered lighting, hence providing a competitive
business environment tailored for investors and entrepreneurs.

Al
Salehi affirmed that these projects reflect Madayn’s commitment to developing
modern industrial cities supported by integrated and sustainable
infrastructure, including solar-powered lighting systems and advanced utility
networks that enhance operational efficiency and environmental sustainability.
He added that the projects demonstrate Madayn’s strategic direction towards
expanding the network of its industrial cities across the Sultanate of Oman to
achieve balanced governorate development, boost the manufacturing sector’s
contribution to the GDP, and support the objectives of Oman Vision 2040.

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