Sohar Investment Forum Showcases RO 300 Million in Investment Opportunities

Over 750 Participants to Attend Sohar Investment Forum 2026

Sohar: Deliberations of the Sohar Investment Forum 2026 will begin this Wednesday in the Wilayat of Sohar, North Al Batinah Governorate. The two-day forum will bring together participants from more than 30 countries, with over 750 attendees from inside and outside the Sultanate of Oman, representing governments, international organizations, major corporations, and economic and investment institutions.

The forum will open under the patronage of Qais Mohammed Al Yousef, Chairman of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ).

Mohammed Sulaiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah, said that the forum represents a significant milestone in the investment landscape, reflecting the growing regional and international standing of the governorate and the Wilayat of Sohar as an attractive investment destination.

He explained that the forum will present more than 50 investment-ready opportunities with an estimated total value exceeding RO 300 million. These opportunities, he noted, have been professionally prepared based on specialized feasibility studies, featuring clear data and financial indicators to enable investors to assess economic viability and make informed decisions regarding scalable and sustainable projects.

Al Kindi added that the opportunities are primarily concentrated in the industrial and logistics sectors, alongside several other economic sectors to be highlighted during the forum’s sessions. This diversity, he said, reflects the comprehensiveness of the investment portfolio and aligns with the Sultanate of Oman’s strategic direction toward economic diversification and increased value-added.

He affirmed that the Sohar Investment Forum constitutes an open invitation to investors and entrepreneurs from within and outside the Sultanate to engage with the forum’s activities, explore available opportunities, and establish effective partnerships that contribute to sustainable economic growth.

For her part, Ibtisam Ahmed Al Farooji, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion for Investment Promotion, stated that Sohar represents a successful model in attracting foreign direct investment. She noted that investment inflows into Sohar Port and Freezone over the past two years exceeded USD 4 billion, reflecting strong international confidence in the Sultanate’s economic and logistical infrastructure.

She added that the forum serves as a strategic platform bringing together investors, partners, and decision-makers, contributing to deeper economic dialogue, partnership-building, and shaping the future of investment in Sohar in line with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040.

Meanwhile, Eng. Said Abdullah Al Abri, Head of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) branch in North Al Batinah Governorate, highlighted that the forum places particular emphasis on the industrial sector as a key driver of economic growth, alongside the logistics sector, given their vital role in supporting supply chains and enhancing national competitiveness.

He noted that the forum seeks to strengthen integration between the public and private sectors and open new horizons for local and international investors by presenting clear, ready-to-implement opportunities supported by data and specialized studies.

Sohar Investment Forum 2026 features a comprehensive programme that includes specialized presentations, dialogue sessions, business-to-business (B2B) meetings, and an accompanying investment exhibition showcasing prominent projects, opportunities, and initiatives across targeted sectors.

The forum also benefits from the participation of numerous international institutions and economic and financial entities, reinforcing its global dimension and expanding opportunities for cooperation and cross-border partnerships.