Oman unveils $243M plan to boost food security
Investment pipeline targets agriculture and fisheries growth to strengthen self-sufficiency and supply chains
MUSCAT, Oman (MNTV) — Oman has announced a series of food security investment opportunities worth more than 93.8 million Omani rials ($243 million), aimed at expanding capacity across agriculture, fisheries, and related industries.
The initiative, coordinated by Invest Oman in partnership with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, is designed to enhance domestic production and improve supply chain resilience.
Officials said the program is aligned with a 2026–2030 cooperation framework signed with the Food and Agriculture Organization, focusing on building sustainable agrifood systems, promoting climate-adaptive farming and improving the management of natural resources. Rural development and institutional strengthening are also key priorities under the plan.
In the agriculture sector, several projects have been identified in the Al-Najd Agricultural Zone, including the cultivation of onions, garlic and melons, along with greenhouse farming and potato processing facilities. These efforts are expected to increase local output and support higher-value agricultural production.
Aquaculture development forms another major component, with planned projects including algae farming in Suwaiq, abalone production in Sharbithat, and shrimp farming in Ras Madrakah and Jaalan Bani Bu Ali.
Additional initiatives include tuna fattening operations in Qurayyat and fish feed manufacturing in Samail Industrial City.
Authorities said the investment opportunities, ranging from medium-sized ventures to large-scale strategic projects, reflect Oman’s ambition to position itself as a regional center for sustainable food production and integrated supply chains.
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