Madayn Begins Developing Four New Industrial Cities in Oman

As part of the 11th Five-Year Development Plan (2026-2030), the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates “Madayn” is advancing the development of new industrial cities across Musandam, North Al Batinah, North Al Sharqiyah and Dhofar Governorates.

The projects align with the priorities of Oman Vision 2040 related to ‘Economy and Development’, including Development of Governorates and Sustainable Cities; The Private Sector, Investment and International Cooperation; Economic Diversification and Fiscal Sustainability; Labour Market and Employment; and Economic Leadership and Management.

In developing these industrial hubs, Madayn is guided by its commitment to promoting balanced governorates’ growth, empowering the private sector to play an active role in driving the national economy, developing sectors that drive economic diversification alongside complementary industries, strengthening a labour market that attracts national talent and specialised skills, and promoting the sustainable use of natural resources while advancing the adoption of renewable energy.

Khalid Al Salehi, Director General of Marketing and Commercial Affairs and Official Spokesperson for 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 Al Suwaiq, Al Mudhaibi, Thumrait and Madha aims to strengthen Oman’s industrial infrastructure, support economic diversification, attract local and foreign investments, support SMEs, and generate job opportunities.”

Al Salehi highlighted Al Suwaiq Industrial City as one of Madayn’s promising development projects in North Al Batinah Governorate. The city covers a total area of approximately 12.2 million sqm, with around 1.3 million sqm to be developed during Phase 1. “The city will feature Madayn Entrepreneurial Complex, Madayn Agricultural Complex, facility building, water and sewage networks, firefighting networks, internal roads, solar-powered lighting, and other integrated infrastructure and utility services. Al Suwaiq Industrial City aims to stimulate industrial, agricultural and service activities in North Al Batinah Governorate while providing an integrated investment environment that meets investor requirements,” he said.

Moreover, Al Mudhaibi Industrial City in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate spans nearly 9 million sqm, with approximately 1.3 million sqm allocated for Phase 1 development. Al Salehi stated that development works are already underway at an estimated cost of RO 17 million, with the project recording a 7% completion rate. Upon completion, the project will feature dedicated entrepreneurial and agricultural complexes along alongside fully integrated infrastructure and utility networks. The city is expected to support economic activity in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate and create new investment opportunities across the industrial, agricultural and logistics sectors.

“In Dhofar Governorate, Madayn is implementing Thumrait Industrial City across 4 million sqm area. The project includes Madayn Entrepreneurial Complex, facility building, internal roads, solar lighting systems, and essential infrastructure and utility services designed to advance economic development in Dhofar Governorate, attract industrial and service investments, and strengthen commercial and logistics activities,” Al Salehi further noted.

Covering a total area of 360,000 sqm, Madha Industrial City in Musandam Governorate will comprise Madayn Entrepreneurial Complex backed by advanced infrastructure and utility networks such as water, sewage and firefighting networks, in addition to internal roads and solar-powered lighting, hence providing a competitive business environment tailored for investors and entrepreneurs.

Al Salehi affirmed that these projects reflect Madayn’s commitment to developing modern industrial cities supported by integrated and sustainable infrastructure, including solar-powered lighting systems and advanced utility networks that enhance operational efficiency and environmental sustainability. He added that the projects demonstrate Madayn’s strategic direction towards expanding the network of its industrial cities across the Sultanate of Oman to achieve balanced governorate development, boost the manufacturing sector’s contribution to the GDP, and support the objectives of Oman Vision 2040.