Sohar Investment Forum 2026 to Showcase Over RO 300 Million in Opportunities

Sohar: Deliberations of Sohar Investment Forum 2026 will begin this Wednesday in the Wilayat of Sohar, North Al Batinah Governorate. The two-day forum will convene participants from over 30 countries alongside more than 750 attendees from within and outside the Sultanate of Oman. These participants represent governments, international institutions, major corporations, and economic and investment entities. According to Oman News Agency, the opening of the event will be held 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, emphasized that the forum constitutes an investment milestone, reflecting the governorate's and Wilayat of Sohar's rising stature on the regional and international investment map. He stated that the forum will showcase over 50 investment-ready opportunities, with a total estimated value exceeding RO 300 million. He indicated that these opportunities ha ve been professionally prepared based on specialized feasibility studies, containing clear figures and data to enable investors to assess economic viability and make informed decisions for direct entry into feasible and scalable projects. He added that these opportunities are primarily concentrated in the industrial and logistical sectors, several alongside other economic sectors to be presented during the forum's proceedings. This, he said, reflects the diversity and comprehensiveness of the investment portfolio and aligns with the Sultanate of Oman's strategic approach toward enhancing economic diversification and increasing value-added. The Governor of North Al Batinah affirmed that Sohar Investment Forum represents an open invitation for investors and entrepreneurs from within and outside the Sultanate of Oman to participate in its activities, closely examine the presented opportunities, and establish substantive partnerships that contribute to sustainable economic growth. For her part, Ibtisam Ahmed A l Farooji, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion for Investment Promotion, affirmed that Sohar represents a successful model in attracting foreign direct investment. She noted that investment flows into Sohar Port and Freezone over the past two years exceeded 4 billion US dollars, reflecting international investors' confidence in the economic and logistical foundations provided by the Sultanate. She added that Sohar Investment Forum constitutes a strategic platform that brings together investors, partners, and decision-makers, and contributes to deepening economic dialogue, forging partnerships, and shaping the future of investment in Sohar, in alignment with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040. On his turn, Eng. Said Abdullah Al Abri, Head of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) branch in North Al Batinah Governorate, highlighted that Sohar Investment Forum 2026 places particular emphasis on the industrial sector as a primary driver of economic growth, alongsi de the logistics sector, given their pivotal role in supporting supply chains and enhancing the competitiveness of the national economy. He noted that the forum aims to foster greater integration between the public and private sectors and to open new precise horizons for local and international investors by presenting clear, ready-to-implement investment opportunities supported by data and specialized studies. Sohar Investment Forum 2026 features an integrated program comprising specialized presentations, dialogue sessions, business-to-business (B2B) meetings, and an accompanying investment exhibition showcasing the most prominent projects, opportunities, and initiatives in the targeted sectors. The forum also benefits from the participation of numerous international entities, institutions, economics, and financial, which enhances its international dimension and opens broader horizons for cooperation and cross-border partnership building.