MUSCAT, MAY 18
Oman Investment Authority (OIA) posted historic profits of RO 2.9 billion in 2025, underlining the strong performance of the Sultanate of Oman’s sovereign wealth fund amidst continued efforts to diversify investments and strengthen financial sustainability. During the media summit held at The St Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort on Monday, OIA outlined its financial performance, investment expansion and economic contributions during the year.
OIA achieved a return on investment of 10.4 per cent over five years, securing third place globally among sovereign wealth funds, according to Global SWF. The authority also ranked first worldwide in returns generated from private market investments during 2025.
Total assets reached approximately RO 23 billion by the end of the year, while OIA exceeded its approved annual key performance indicator targets by 105 per cent.
The authority contributed RO 800 million to the State’s General Budget, with half allocated to Future Fund Oman. OIA also deployed nearly RO 2.4 billion into local projects aimed at supporting economic growth and stimulating strategic sectors aligned with Oman Vision 2040.
Sultan bin Salim al Habsi, Minister of Finance and Chairman of OIA’s Board, said OIA continued supporting the national economy with efficiency and sustainability while advancing economic diversification and strengthening partnerships with the private sector.
He noted that the authority continued improving the operational performance and efficiency of its companies while balancing economic and strategic objectives through stronger governance and resource management practices.
Abdulsalam bin Mohammed al Murshidi, Chairman of Oman Investment Authority (OIA), said the strong results reflected the institutional strength of OIA and the competence of Omani talent managing the authority and its subsidiaries.
OIA maintained a diversified investment footprint across 52 countries during 2025. Nearly two-thirds of investments remain concentrated in Oman, followed by North America at 19 per cent, Europe at 9 per cent and Asia-Pacific markets at 4 per cent.
The authority said the diversification strategy supports risk management, sustainable financial reserves and the transfer of advanced technologies and expertise to the national economy.
At the funds level, the National Development Fund (NDF), which oversees investments in state-owned enterprises and national assets, recorded assets worth around RO 13.09 billion by the end of 2025. The fund generated profits of RO 1.8 billion and achieved a return on investment of 15.87 per cent.
NDF also contributed to the implementation of 14 national projects across several sectors with investments exceeding RO 450 million. These projects are expected to create more than 1,300 jobs upon completion.
Meanwhile, the Future Generations Fund (FGF), which manages OIA’s international investments, reached approximately RO 8.57 billion in value and generated profits of RO 1.041 billion during the year. The fund expanded its investment portfolio to 210 funds across diversified sectors and global markets.
OIA also continued strengthening financial sustainability through the repayment of RO 912 million in debt obligations across its companies.
In the area of employment and human capital, OIA’s workforce reached 438 employees with an Omanisation rate of 91 per cent, while total employment across its companies exceeded 41,000 workers with Omanisation standing at 79.4 per cent.
More than 1,146 jobs were created during 2025, surpassing the target of 800 jobs. OIA also directed around RO 278 million towards SMEs and local content initiatives during the year.
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