Monday 05 / January / 2026
Sohar: The Main Committee of the Sohar Investment Forum 2026 has announced the launch of a wide-ranging package of qualitative investment opportunities for local and international investors. This move reflects a strategic direction to enhance North Al Batinah Governorate’s position as a central economic and industrial hub in the Sultanate of Oman and supports efforts to attract value-added investments aligned with the goals of Oman Vision 2040.
The committee explained that the official investment brochure, launched as part of the forum's marketing campaign, aims to enable interested investors to review and familiarize themselves with the available opportunities prior to the event. The brochure includes approximately 50 ready-to-implement opportunities with an estimated total investment of about RO 300 million, covering vital industrial and logistical sectors such as food and pharmaceuticals, iron, aluminum, plastics, and recycling projects, alongside opportunities supporting heavy industries and advanced supply chains.
This package underscores the vast potential of the Wilayat of Sohar as one of Oman’s most prominent economic drivers, supported by advanced infrastructure including a world-class port, a free zone, an advanced industrial city, and a modern road network, as well as its strategic location connecting regional and global markets.
The diversity of the offered opportunities reflects the governorate’s capacity to attract multi-level industrial projects ranging from light and medium industries to major industrial ventures based on advanced technology and integrated value chains.
In this context, Engineer Said Ali Al Abri, Chairman of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry branch in North Al Batinah, affirmed that the governorate represents a fundamental pillar in Oman's economic development path due to its integrated industrial and logistical components.
He noted that the Chamber continues its commitment to supporting investors and providing a stimulating business environment based on partnership and transparency to transform these opportunities into realistic projects that enhance national competitiveness and sustainable development.
The Sohar Investment Forum 2026 represents a qualitative leap in its new session in terms of the comprehensiveness of its themes, the diversity of its programs, and the wide participation of strategic entities. The current edition includes high-level keynote sessions featuring government officials, private sector leaders, and economic experts, alongside the organization of direct business-to-business (B2B) meetings and a large-scale investment exhibition focusing on existing projects and new opportunities in North Al Batinah.
The forum also focuses on future sectors, primarily advanced industries, the circular economy, smart supply chains, and clean energy, enhancing its role as an effective platform for attracting qualitative investments. Scheduled for February 4 and 5, 2026, the forum will serve as an interactive platform for decision-makers, investors, and experts to review opportunities, discuss future partnerships, and strengthen Sohar’s status as a leading economic destination capable of attracting advanced industrial projects and sustainable investments.
