Muscat: Future Fund Oman, owned by Oman Investment Authority (OIA), is set to sign a new package of investments and strategic projects this Tuesday, 9 June 2026, in several priority economic sectors, including renewable energy, industry and technology, healthcare, tourism and adventures, and food security. The total value of these projects exceeds RO 570 million. According to Oman News Agency, the new investment package includes seven direct projects and investments within the Fund's portfolio dedicated to local strategic projects. This portfolio represents 90 percent of the Fund's capital, covering a range of priority economic sectors. In an effort to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups, the Fund's investment managers will showcase four investments in this category, which account for 10 percent of the Fund's capital. This initiative aims to enhance the entrepreneurship ecosystem and support the growth of promising companies in the Sultanate of Oman. These projects are designed to enha nce economic growth, stimulate investment, and attract foreign capital to the Sultanate of Oman, aligning with the Fund's role as a key enabler and catalyst for investments in targeted economic sectors. Since its establishment in early 2024 with a capital of RO 2 billion, the Fund has achieved its targets by approving a total of 186 projects by the end of 2025, with an estimated total value of approximately RO 1.7 billion. These projects include major projects and direct investments, alongside initiatives directed toward SMEs and startups. The Fund's contributions to these projects have amounted to approximately RO 640 million, successfully attracting foreign investments estimated at around RO 743 million. Additionally, the Fund has received 986 investment requests since its launch until the end of 2025.
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