Oman recorded more than USD 3.6 billion in new investment across its free zones, industrial cities and special economic zones in 2025, according to the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones. The inflows raised total committed capital to OMR 22.4 billion, marking a 6.8% year-on-year increase.
Authorities signed 325 new investment agreements during the year, with 97% of added capital concentrated in the industrial sector. The zones generated 4,467 new jobs for Omani citizens, lifting workforce localisation rates to 36%.
Major cluster developments in Duqm and Sohar, alongside new legislative reforms and digital platforms, are reinforcing Oman’s strategy to position its economic zones as competitive regional hubs aligned with Vision 2040 objectives.
Gulf Economist Staff Writer