Oman’s Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) has unveiled an ambitious programme to implement 90 infrastructure projects across its industrial cities over the next five years, while advancing what is set to become the largest solar energy project within the Sultanate’s industrial zones as part of its updated Vision 2040 strategy.
The plans were revealed during a partners' meeting hosted by Suhar Industrial City, where Madayn officials outlined its revised Vision 2040 and strategic roadmap for 2026-2030 aimed at strengthening industrial competitiveness, accelerating sustainability initiatives and enhancing Oman’s investment environment.
The five-year plan is built around three strategic pillars covering development and operations, institutional excellence and environmental protection. The programme includes 90 projects designed to upgrade and expand infrastructure across Madayn's industrial cities, supporting the next phase of industrial growth and investment attraction.
A key highlight is the Madayn Energy Project in Suhar Industrial City, which will be the largest solar energy development within Oman’s industrial cities. Spread across approximately 1.45 million square metres, the project is expected to provide clean energy to more than 200 industrial units, reducing carbon emissions and supporting the sustainability objectives of Oman Vision 2040.
Speaking at the event, Eng Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Mayasi, Director General of Suhar Industrial City, said Madayn continues to focus on creating an integrated investment ecosystem through infrastructure development, investor support services, innovation initiatives and human capital development programmes.
He said the organisation is also expanding digital services to improve the investor experience. Madayn currently offers 117 digital services, with 80 per cent available through electronic payment channels as part of its wider digital transformation strategy.
The industrial city operator is simultaneously undertaking a series of development projects in Suhar Industrial City, including a consultancy study to rehabilitate infrastructure and supporting services across Phases 1 to 6 and the completion of infrastructure works for Phase 7. The rehabilitation study is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2026.
The announcement comes as Suhar Industrial City continues to record strong growth. During 2025, the city attracted 48 new projects with investments exceeding RO105 million across more than two million square metres. Total cumulative investments in the industrial city have now reached RO2.3 billion, while employment in operating projects has risen to 13,299 workers.
Madayn said the new development programme and renewable energy investments are intended to enhance the competitiveness of Oman’s industrial sector, attract new investment and support the country's long-term economic diversification agenda. -TradeArabia News Service