Energy, Minerals Ministry Unveils Investment
Opportunities in Marble Sector in North A’Sharqiyah

Muscat, 28 Dec 2025 (ONA) — As
part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the attractiveness of the mining sector,
the Ministry of Energy and Minerals has offered some public minerals areas for
investment by local and international companies, in North A’Sharqiyah
Governorate, from 28 December 2025 to 28 April 2026.

The step was in implementation of plans
to provide quality investment based on geological and economic resources/principles.

The offering covers two public sites
in North A’Sharqiyah Governorate. The first covers approximately 1.33 square kilometres
and the second area covers approximately 1.22 square kilometres.

Initial geological indicators of the
two zones show the presence of dark marble deposits with investment potential. This
reflects promising opportunities to develop mining projects that contribute to
supporting economic activity in the minerals sector.

Omani marble exports mainly go
to GCC states, India and South Korea, while at the same time adhering to the
policy of restricting the export of raw materials.

Within the context of promoting quality
investment opportunities, the Ministry continues to offer a number of mining
sites through “Taqah” digital platform which is dedicated to showcasing
building materials, targeting Omani companies and local and international
investors. These include the black marble ore site in the Wilayat of Dima W’Attayeen
in North A’Sharqiyah Governorate.

— Ends/Bishara