Al
Ghaith Chemical Industries Complex Opens in Sur Industrial City

Sur,
24 Nov 2025 (ONA) — As part of the Sultanate of Oman’s celebrations of the glorious
National Day, the Sur Industrial City, an affiliate of Madayn, saw the opening
of the Al Ghaith Chemical Industries Complex with a total investment volume
exceeding USD 125 million.

the
largest private industrial investment Built on an area of 200,000 square meters,
it becomes one of the largest specialized chemical industrial complexes in the
Sultanate of Oman and in South A’Sharqiyah Governorate.

The
inauguration ceremony was held under the auspices of Qais Mohammed Al Yousef,
Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, in the presence of Sheikh
Dr. Ali bin Masoud Al Sunaidi, Chairman of the Public Authority for Special
Economic Zones and Free Zones, and a number of officials from the public and
private sectors.

Eng.
Nasser bin Hamoud Al Mabsali, Director General of Sur Industrial City, said
that the Al Ghaith Chemical Industries Complex represents a qualitative
addition to the industrial investment system in the Industrial City. It
contributes to enhancing Local Added Value through the production of
specialized chemical materials that support the supply chains for vital sectors
such as oil and gas and manufacturing industries. It also enhances employment
opportunities for Omanis and the transfer of knowledge, in addition to its role
in stimulating industrial innovation and achieving local self-sufficiency for
some basic materials and raw materials for industries.

He
added that Sur Industrial City has attracted investments in various sectors,
with the current total investment volume exceeding RO 2.3 billion, reflecting
investors’ confidence in the advanced infrastructure and attractive investment
environment. Sectors such as petrochemicals, chemical industries, food
industries, and logistics services stand out as the most promising fields,
alongside energy and oil derivatives projects.

He
pointed out that the master plan of the Industrial City is currently being
replanned to suit the promising investment opportunities within it. Sur
Industrial City is also preparing detailed designs for the infrastructure works
of the shipbuilding and maintenance facility, which will contribute to
providing investment opportunities in the shipbuilding and maintenance sector
and other associated businesses. Additionally, the Industrial City offers
promising investment opportunities in the mining and logistics sectors, supported
by incentives and facilities.

Fahad
Issa Al Salhi, Manager of Al Ghaith Chemical Industries Factory (Oman Branch)
said that the complex provides over 100 job opportunities in its first phase,
with the number of Omani employees expected to exceed 175 employees upon
completion of future expansions. The project was designed according to the
highest approved standards of safety and sustainability and is a model for
industrial integration between the Sultanate of Oman and the UAE, given that Al
Ghaith Company is one of the leading industrial companies in the region. The
complex’s opening is part of the company’s plans to expand its production
capacities in the coming years and target local, regional, and global markets
with high-quality products that meet the needs of many sectors.

Eng.
Khalid bin Salim Al Qasabi, Director General of Industry at the Ministry of
Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, said that this complex is
considered one of the major chemical industrial projects in the Sultanate of
Oman and a high-tech industry that translates the strategic industrial goals of
2040 and the Future Industries Initiative undertaken by the Ministry. The
Industrial Strategy 2040 seeks to enhance the integration of modern
technologies and harness innovation within a knowledge-based economy to create
knowledge-based industries.

He
added that the complex will pave the way for providing new, modern, and
advanced industries and is a step towards the domestication of chemical
industries. It will also work to train and qualify many Omani workers for
specialized jobs and contribute to the Omani economy by increasing the added value
of qualitative projects.

—Ends/AG