MUSCAT: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion has unveiled a new package of investment opportunities backed by guaranteed purchase agreements, a move designed to reduce investor risk and improve the bankability of projects across key sectors.
Under the initiative, local and international investors will have access to projects supported by pre-arranged commitments from buyers to purchase part or all of the output. The mechanism provides greater certainty over future revenues, strengthens financing prospects and enhances the attractiveness of investment opportunities.
The ministry said the initiative forms part of a broader strategy to develop investment-ready projects that are closely aligned with market demand and local supply chains. By linking production directly to confirmed customers, the model is expected to accelerate investment returns, improve operational efficiency and support long-term business sustainability.
The investment package spans a range of industrial and healthcare sectors and is based on detailed technical and economic studies assessing domestic demand, export potential and commercial viability.
Among the featured projects is a refrigerator manufacturing plant covering 10,000 square metres with an estimated investment of RO 6.545 million. The facility will produce refrigeration units for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Other opportunities include a textiles and fabrics factory valued at RO 4.608 million, a computer and accessories manufacturing plant worth RO 6.152 million, and an office supplies and stationery factory requiring investment of RO 2.5 million.
The package also includes plans for a tyre manufacturing plant valued at RO 6.545 million, a military uniform accessories factory worth RO 6 million and an air-conditioning manufacturing facility with an investment value of RO 6.545 million. All three projects are designed to support domestic demand while targeting regional markets.
Khaled bin Hamad al Kharousi, Director-General of Investment Promotion at the ministry, said the initiative represents a shift from traditional investment promotion towards opportunities anchored in verified market demand.
He said the projects were developed in coordination with relevant government entities to ensure alignment with actual market requirements and supply chain needs. This approach, he noted, improves project viability, facilitates expansion and strengthens investor confidence from the earliest stages.
Al Kharousi added that pre-purchase agreements offer a more mature investment framework by reducing operational risks and enhancing access to financing and strategic partnerships. This, in turn, accelerates project implementation and increases their contribution to economic diversification.
The initiative supports the objectives of Oman Vision 2040, which seeks to expand private sector participation, increase the contribution of quality investments to GDP, promote innovation and sustainability, and generate employment opportunities for Omani citizens. — ONA
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