Oman has introduced a new set of manufacturing investment opportunities valued at up to 6.54 million Omani rials ($17 million) per project, supported by pre-arranged purchase commitments to make investments more secure and attractive. The initiative was announced by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion as part of efforts to strengthen local manufacturing and draw both domestic and international investors.

According to the Oman News Agency, the program allows investors to enter projects with confirmed demand for part or all of their future production. This approach is expected to lower business risks, improve access to funding, and encourage partnerships that can speed up project implementation.

The move supports the goals of Oman Vision 2040, which seeks to diversify the economy, expand private-sector involvement, and attract quality investments. Khalid Hamed Al-Kharusi, Director General of Investment Promotion at the ministry, said the initiative represents a move beyond conventional investment offerings by introducing projects supported by verified market demand.

He noted that the opportunities were designed in collaboration with government bodies and other stakeholders to ensure they meet market requirements and fit within existing supply chains. This, he said, improves their readiness for execution and future expansion.

Among the largest projects are a refrigerator manufacturing plant and a tire production facility, each requiring investments of 6.54 million rials and covering 10,000 square meters. The package also includes an air-conditioner manufacturing plant of the same value, focused on producing energy-efficient cooling systems for local and regional markets.

Additional opportunities include a computer and accessories factory valued at 6.15 million rials, a military uniform accessories plant worth 6 million rials, a textiles and fabrics factory requiring 4.60 million rials, and a stationery and office supplies manufacturing project valued at 2.5 million rials.

The ministry said the projects were identified through technical and economic assessments that examined local demand, export prospects, and operational feasibility. Under the pre-purchase model, buyers commit in advance to acquiring part or all of a project's future output, providing investors with greater revenue certainty and supporting long-term business sustainability.