Muscat – Grape cultivation is widespread in a number of governorates of the Sultanate of Oman, especially in the mountainous areas characterized by moderate temperatures in the summer.
Dr Qais bin Saif al Maawali, Director of the Agricultural Development Department at the Directorate of Agriculture and Water Resources in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate, highlighted the extensive grape cultivation in various governorates, including Dhofar, Al Dhahirah, Al Dakhiliyah, and both North and South Al Batinah.
North and South Al Sharqiyah boast about 200 acres of grape fields, producing approximately 1,000 tons annually, contributing 4.2 percent to local consumption.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources is keen on enhancing grape cultivation. Projects include establishing 10 model farms in Ibra and supporting 25 economic grape fields across Oman.
The total grape cultivation area in North Al Sharqiyah has grown from 8 acres in 2012 to 27 acres in 2023, reflecting a 237 percent increase.
Several local grape varieties, such as white and black Omani grapes, Lebanese varieties, and others, are grown alongside imported ones.
In December last year, the Ministry signed an agreement to finance model grape farms, aiming to bolster food security and promote agricultural tourism.