Four industrial cities to come up under 11th Plan

MUSCAT: As part of the 11th Five-Year Development Plan (2026-2030), the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) is advancing the development of new industrial cities across Musandam, Al Batinah North, Al Sharqiyah North and Dhofar Governorates.
In developing these industrial hubs, Madayn is guided by its commitment to promoting balanced governorates’ growth, empowering the private sector to play an active role in driving the national economy, developing sectors that drive economic diversification alongside complementary industries, strengthening a labour market that attracts national talent and specialised skills; and promoting the sustainable use of natural resources while advancing the adoption of renewable energy.
Khalid al Salehi, Director General of Marketing and Commercial Affairs and Official Spokesperson for Madayn, stated that Madayn is executing a suite of strategic projects across several governorates as part of its efforts to elevate Oman’s investment environment and support sustainable economic development.
“The projects involve the development of fully integrated industrial cities equipped with advanced infrastructure and logistics services. Establishing new industrial cities in Al Suwaiq, Al Mudhaibi, Thamrait and Madha aims to strengthen Oman’s industrial infrastructure, support economic diversification, attract local and foreign investments, support SMEs; and generate job opportunities”.
Al Salehi highlighted Al Suwaiq Industrial City as one of Madayn’s promising development projects in Al Batinah North Governorate. The city covers a total area of approximately 12.2 million sq m, with around 1.3 million sq m to be developed during Phase 1. “The city will feature Madayn Entrepreneurial Complex, Madayn Agricultural Complex, facility building, water and sewage networks, firefighting networks, internal roads, solar-powered lighting and other integrated infrastructure and utility services. Al Suwaiq Industrial City aims to stimulate industrial, agricultural and service activities in Al Batinah North Governorate while providing an integrated investment environment that meets investor requirements”, he said.
Moreover, Al Mudhaibi Industrial City in Al Sharqiyah North Governorate spans nearly 9 million sq m, with approximately 1.3 million sq m allocated for Phase 1 development. Al Salehi stated that development works are already underway at an estimated cost of RO 17 million, with the project recording a 7 per cent completion rate. Upon completion, the project will feature dedicated entrepreneurial and agricultural complexes alongside fully integrated infrastructure and utility networks. The city is expected to support economic activity in Al Sharqiyah North Governorate and create new investment opportunities across the industrial, agricultural and logistics sectors.
“In Dhofar Governorate, Madayn is implementing Thamrait Industrial City across 4 million sq m area. The project includes Madayn Entrepreneurial Complex, facility building, internal roads, solar lighting systems and essential infrastructure and utility services designed to advance economic development in Dhofar Governorate, attract industrial and service investments, and strengthen commercial and logistics activities”, Al Salehi further noted.
Covering a total area of 360,000 sq m, Madha Industrial City in Musandam Governorate will comprise Madayn Entrepreneurial Complex backed by advanced infrastructure and utility networks such as water, sewage and firefighting networks, in addition to internal roads and solar-powered lighting, hence providing a competitive business environment tailored for investors and entrepreneurs.