Muscat: Three new industrial projects at the Salalah Free Zone have officially entered commercial production, injecting more than RO 5 million in fresh investments into the industrial sector after completing their trial operations during 2025.
The move comes as the Sultanate of Oman marks Omani Industry Day, underscoring national efforts to fast-track industrial investments from planning stages into operating facilities that create value, support manufacturing growth and strengthen the national economy.
Leading the projects is a tissue paper manufacturing plant, launched within a ready-built industrial unit spanning over 11,000 square metres and backed by investments exceeding RO 3.8 million. The factory is designed to meet growing demand in local and regional markets while supporting downstream manufacturing activities.
Also entering full production is an industrial oils and lubricants recycling facility, developed on a site covering more than 10,000 square metres with investments of nearly RO 770,000. The project supports sustainable industrial practices and advances the principles of the circular economy.
In a further boost to environmental industries, a waste tyre recycling plant has begun commercial operations on a site exceeding 8,000 square metres, with investments approaching RO 500,000. The facility contributes to reducing industrial waste and limiting its environmental impact.
Dr Ali bin Mohammed Tabook, CEO of the Salalah Free Zone, said the start of commercial production at these projects reflects tangible progress in translating industrial investments into productive assets that add value to the national economy and align with Oman Vision 2040.
He stressed that the Salalah Free Zone remains committed to attracting quality industrial investments and providing a competitive business environment that strengthens supply chains and enhances the Sultanate’s position as a regional and international industrial hub.
By the end of 2025, cumulative investments in the Salalah Free Zone had surpassed RO 5.5 billion, with investors from 20 countries, reflecting growing confidence in Dhofar’s business environment and reinforcing its role as one of the region’s leading industrial and logistics centres.
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