Oman is developing four new industrial cities across its governorates under the 11th Five-Year Development Plan (2026–2030), the Oman News Agency reported. The projects are being executed by Madayn, the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates, in line with Oman Vision 2040.
The planned cities span four locations: A’Suwaiq in North Al Batinah (12.2 million sqm), Al Mudhaibi in North A’Sharqiyah (nearly 9 million sqm), Thumrait in Dhofar (4 million sqm), and Madha in Musandam (360,000 sqm).
Khalid Sulaiman Al Salehi, Director General of Marketing and Commercial Affairs and Official Spokesperson for the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates “Madayn”, stated that Madayn is executing a suite of strategic projects across several governorates as part of its efforts to elevate Oman’s investment environment and support sustainable economic development.
“The projects involve the development of fully integrated industrial cities equipped with advanced infrastructure and logistics services. Establishing new industrial cities in A’Suwaiq (12.2 million sqm), Al Mudhaibi (nearly 9 million sqm), Thumrait (4 million sqm area) and Madha (360,000 sqm) aims to strengthen Oman’s industrial infrastructure, support economic diversification, attract local and foreign investments, support SMEs, and generate job opportunities.”
The plan also reflects Oman’s stated priorities around private sector participation, renewable energy adoption, and developing a labour market capable of retaining national talent.
