Muscat, Oman – Madayn Industrial Investments reached 7.8 billion Rial by mid-2025, marking a 2% increase from last year. Consequently, the expansion highlights the country’s industrial growth.
Engineer Dawood bin Salem Al-Hadabi, CEO of Madayn, said industrial projects grew to 2,095, reflecting a 3% rise. Additionally, contracts increased to 2,385.
The organization reported that investors leased 34.6 million square meters of land across industrial cities, Knowledge Oasis Muscat, and Al-Mazyunah Free Zone. Therefore, occupancy now reaches 68% of developed land.
During the first half of 2025, investors submitted 215 new applications. As a result, Madayn signed 124 contracts worth over 80 million Rial, covering 895,000 square meters.
Madayn completed the first phase of Ibri Industrial City, spanning 3 million square meters. Moreover, it developed infrastructure in Mahes Industrial City over 1.4 million square meters.
Consultants designed and supervised major industrial complexes in Rusail, Nizwa, Mahes, Al-Suwaiq, and Madha. Meanwhile, Madayn finished phase seven in Sohar Industrial City, covering 8.5 million square meters.
Furthermore, the organization used advanced drones to map and survey infrastructure, ensuring accurate planning and efficient project execution.
Looking ahead, Madayn plans 98 major projects for 2026-2030, focusing on industrial growth, institutional excellence, and environmental sustainability.
Future initiatives include expanding Al-Mudheibi Industrial City to 2.5 million square meters, Al-Suwaiq to 5 million, Madha to 348,000, and Al-Wadi Al-Kabir Industrial City. Additionally, rehabilitation projects in Sohar Industrial City are underway.
Madayn also prioritizes digital transformation with 105 projects, including AI, IoT, big data, renewable energy, smart operations, and a unified investment portal. Consequently, the organization aims to enhance efficiency and investor satisfaction.
Economic clusters remain strategic. Investors develop an integrated mining cluster in Shaleem and Halaniyat Islands over 30 million square meters. Simultaneously, aluminum and plastics clusters in Sohar expand with 33.7 million Rial investments.
The Industrial Innovation Academy supports SMEs, technology adoption, and workforce development. Similarly, Omanization programs created over 3,000 jobs.
Madayn improved SME access to government tenders through the RAPT platform. In addition, the institution launched a corporate culture program to empower employees and encourage innovation.
Al-Hadabi emphasized that modern infrastructure, advanced regulations, and enhanced connectivity drive Oman’s industrial sector forward. Therefore, Madayn industrial investments strengthen the national economy.
