QURAYAT: The fishing port in the Wilayat of Qurayat in Muscat Governorate is undergoing a series of development and investment projects aimed at strengthening infrastructure and enhancing services for fishermen and investors, in a move expected to support the local economy and stimulate maritime-related commercial and tourism activities.
Eng Abdullah bin Khalfan al Hinai, Project Manager, said Qurayat fishing port is among the oldest and most significant fishing ports in the Sultanate of Oman due to its strategic location and role in supporting a range of maritime activities.
Al Hinai said the ongoing projects are part of wider efforts to modernise fishing ports and reinforce their developmental and economic role.
He noted that the project involving the addition of a fixed pier to the breakwater at Qurayat fishing port has reached a completion rate of 100 per cent, with investments exceeding RO 2.9 million. The project includes the construction of a 185-metre-long fixed marine pier, designed to facilitate docking for fishing vessels and boats while enhancing marine operations and service efficiency at the port.
Al Hinai added that the project also includes the creation of a new investment area spanning 33,000 square metres, designated for commercial and service activities linked to the fisheries sector. The initiative is expected to attract quality investments and generate direct and indirect employment opportunities for local residents.
He further explained that the project incorporates a dedicated site for a marine crane to support the maintenance and repair of vessels and fishing boats, helping improve technical services for fishermen while reducing time and operational costs.
Qurayat Port is also home to several fisheries-related investment ventures, including a fish processing and packaging facility operated by Blue Waters Company, a fish farming site run by Taj Al Bahr Company, as well as workshops specialising in the repair of fishing engines, boats and marine equipment.
Additional facilities include shops selling fishing gear and marine supplies, an ice factory, a fuel station, a fish market, fish grilling and sales outlets, and a tuna preservation warehouse.
Al Hinai stressed that these projects contribute significantly to enhancing the added value of the fisheries sector, stimulating economic activity within the port and supporting supply chains and logistics services associated with marine fishing.
According to official figures, fish landings at Qurayat port’s fish market reached approximately 7,849 tonnes in 2025, with a total value exceeding RO 8.6 million, underscoring the port’s economic importance and role in strengthening food security and fisheries-linked commerce.
Al Hinai emphasised that the development of marine fishing ports extends beyond service improvements to encompass broader social and economic goals, including improving working conditions for fishermen, promoting local investments, creating jobs, supporting coastal communities and boosting tourism through the sustainable use of marine resources.
He added that these projects represent an important step towards ensuring the sustainability of the fisheries sector and upgrading port infrastructure in line with Oman’s efforts to diversify sources of income and strengthen the national economy. — ONA
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