OIA posts record RO2.9bn profit in 2025

Oman Investment Authority posted a record profit of RO2.9 billion in 2025, marking one of the strongest performances since its establishment and reinforcing the growing global standing of Oman’s sovereign wealth fund. 

OIA said its total assets reached around RO23 billion by the end of 2025, while the authority achieved a return on investment that placed it third globally among sovereign wealth funds, according to Global SWF rankings. It also ranked first worldwide in returns generated from public market investments during the year.

The authority said every rial held by OIA in 2020 had grown to RO1.73 by the end of 2025, reflecting what it described as the strength of its long-term investment strategy and portfolio management.

OIA contributed RO800 million to the state budget during the year, with half allocated to Future Fund Oman, while deploying nearly RO2.4 billion into domestic projects aimed at supporting economic growth and diversification. 

Sultan al Habsi, Minister of Finance and Chairman of OIA’s Board, said the authority continued supporting the national economy while advancing economic diversification and strengthening private sector partnerships through Future Fund Oman and strategic projects linked to Oman Vision 2040. 

Abdulsalam al Murshidi, President of OIA, said the results reflected the institutional performance of OIA and its companies, as well as the capabilities of Omani talent managing the portfolio. 

The authority said nearly two-thirds of its investments remain concentrated in Oman, while North America accounted for 19 per cent of the portfolio, Europe 9 per cent, and Asia-Pacific markets 4 per cent. 

OIA’s National Development Fund, which manages domestic state-owned assets, generated profits of RO1.8 billion and achieved a return on investment of 15.87 per cent in 2025. 

The Future Generations Fund, which manages overseas investments, recorded profits of RO1.041 billion with total assets reaching RO8.57 billion across 210 investment funds globally. 

The authority also continued its divestment programme launched in 2022, completing 24 divestments by the end of 2025 with total returns exceeding RO2.8 billion. During 2025 alone, OIA exited six assets, including stakes in Asyad Shipping, Oman Tower Company, and Sohar Sulphur Fertilizer Company. 

In employment and local content, OIA said Omanisation reached 91 per cent within the authority and 79.4 per cent across its companies. More than 1,100 jobs were created during 2025, while spending directed to SMEs reached around RO278 million.