Tuesday 28 / April / 2026
Ibra: North Al Sharqiyah Governorate is undergoing comprehensive and sustainable development across all sectors under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik.
The governorate’s seven wilayats—Ibra, Al Mudhaibi, Bidiya, Al Qabil, Wadi Bani Khalid, Dima W’attayyin, and Sinaw—boast significant tourism and historical potential, driving strategic investment in infrastructure and services.
Mahmoud Yahya Al Dhuli, Governor of North Al Sharqiyah, stated that the development plan focuses on increasing investment opportunities through major developmental and service projects.
Last year, strategic projects totaling OMR183.9 million were implemented. Key highlights include the Al Namaa Hospital project valued at OMR56.05 million, the Mawarid Market in Sinaw at OMR9.7 million, and the Al Mudhaibi Industrial City, funded with over OMR15 million.
The governorate is also prioritising modern infrastructure. The municipality completed 145 kilometers of roads costing OMR25.5 million last year, with ongoing developmental projects currently valued at OMR54.2 million. These include the Bidiya Entertainment Center, multi-purpose halls, and various parks and water pond developments in Wadi Bani Khalid.
In the realm of technology and innovation, plans are underway for the Future Center for Artificial Intelligence, the first project of its kind in the Sultanate of Oman. Additionally, the governorate launched the North Al Sharqiyah Award for Innovative Economy to stimulate creativity in architectural development, institutional excellence, and community contribution.
The tourism sector remains a cornerstone of the local economy, with winter season occupancy rates reaching 100% during peak periods.
The governorate offers unique desert and mountain adventures, supported by over 97 accommodation facilities providing nearly 1,295 hotel rooms. In the industrial and mining sector, 35 mining licenses are active, including the Al Washhi copper mine in Al Mudhaibi, which aims to produce 50,000 tons of copper ore monthly.
Economic indicators reflect this robust growth, with commercial registers reaching 19,328 by mid-2025. Agriculture also thrives, with an average annual production of 250,000 tons. The social and educational sectors continue to expand, with 104 government schools serving over 62,000 students, alongside the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, A'Sharqiyah University, and Oman College of Health Sciences.
