Invest Oman secured eight projects valued at RO 460.74 million during the first half of 2026, marking a continuation of efforts by the Sultanate to attract foreign investment across key sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, energy, food, and healthcare. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP), which highlighted the platform’s role in facilitating and promoting investment opportunities throughout the period.
Between January and June, Invest Oman developed and marketed 22 investment opportunities and engaged with 150 international companies. These activities were part of a broader government strategy to draw foreign capital and enhance Oman's economic diversification away from reliance on hydrocarbon revenues.
According to data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information, Oman’s foreign direct investment (FDI) stock increased by 8.7% year-on-year to RO 32.20 billion by the end of the first quarter of 2026. In addition, new FDI inflows reached RO 2.50 billion during this timeframe.
Invest Oman functions as a central gateway for investors exploring opportunities in Oman, facilitating interactions with government agencies and assisting with licensing and regulatory procedures. Eng Nasser bin Khalifa al Kindi, Chief Executive Officer of Invest Oman, attributed the strong first-half performance to enhanced collaboration among the investment platform, government entities, and strategic partners. He stated that this improved coordination has enabled a more responsive approach to investor needs and contributed to positioning Oman as a competitive regional hub for business and investment.
Since its launch in 2023, Invest Oman has facilitated 45 projects totaling RO 4.00 billion. These include 37 new localised ventures, seven existing projects that received targeted support to overcome operational or administrative obstacles, and one strategic project advanced through the platform. Al Kindi noted that Invest Oman’s role has evolved beyond marketing opportunities to include guiding investors throughout the project lifecycle—from initial identification and coordination to addressing challenges and aiding in implementation.
The Sultanate is concentrating its promotional efforts on sectors deemed vital to its economic diversification agenda, namely manufacturing, food security, logistics, healthcare, and energy. The government aims to attract investments that enhance domestic value addition, strengthen supply chains, increase local content, and introduce advanced technologies and expertise.
Aligned with Oman Vision 2040, policymakers have implemented economic and regulatory reforms to boost private sector involvement, expand non-oil industries, and reduce dependence on oil revenues. Part of this strategy involves promoting industrial estates, free zones, special economic zones, and sector-specific opportunities to global companies interested in accessing markets across the Gulf, Asia, and Africa.