Sur
Industrial City Attracts Chemical Industry Investment Worth RO 9.6 Million

Sur,
8 Jul (ONA) — Sur Industrial City, an affiliate of the Public Establishment
for Industrial Estates “Madayn”, signed an investment contract with Al Ghaith
Industries to establish a factory for the production of Trichlorosilane. The
facility will be built on an area of 20,000 sqm, with an investment size
exceeding RO 9.6 million (USD 25 million). This value-added project is set to
boost the growth of the chemical and energy sectors in the Sultanate of Oman.

Eng.
Nasser Hamoud Al Mabsali, Director General of Sur Industrial City, stated that
the project expands new horizons for the development of high-purity silicon
manufacturing, which is the cornerstone of renewable energy and electronics industries.
“This investment represents a significant value addition to South A’Sharqiyah
Governorate in general and Sur Industrial City in particular. The project will
support the localisation of advanced technology-based industries and provide
employment opportunities for Omani cadres,” Al Mabsali pointed out.

On
his part, Eng. Almamoon Al Baadani, CEO of Al Ghaith Industries, highlighted
that the Trichlorosilane plant represents a major milestone in the Sultanate of
Oman’s chemical sector. “This will be the first facility of its kind in the
Middle East, and several projects are planned over the coming years, thanks to
Oman’s attractive investment environment,” Al Baadani said.

He
noted that the factory’s commercial production is expected to commence by the
end of the first quarter of 2027, expressing gratitude to the management of
Madayn, represented by Sur Industrial City, for their efforts in facilitating
the investment process and advancing the industrial sector.

—Ends/AG