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6 new agricultural investment opportunities in Oman

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has launched six promising agricultural investment opportunities in Al Buraimi Governorate.

Oman News Agency

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

MUSCAT : The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, has announced six new agricultural investment opportunities in Al Buraimi Governorate through the “Tatweer” platform.

The newly launched opportunities focus on cultivating and producing a variety of crops using modern agricultural technologies. Of these six investments, five are specifically allocated for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), encouraging local businesses to engage in the agricultural sector and contribute to economic growth.

The investment opportunities are distributed across the Wilayats of Mahdha and Al Buraimi, including the cultivation of leafy vegetables, garlic, onions, and potatoes, as well as seasonal fodder. Each opportunity encompasses areas ranging from 4.6 to 5 acres, significantly boosting the agricultural potential of the governorate.

Eng. Nasser bin Ali Al Marshoudi, Director General of the General Directorate of Agricultural Wealth and Water Resources in Al Buraimi, revealed that the total number of investment opportunities available through the Ministry’s development platform in the agricultural and water sectors has surpassed 40. As of September 2024, the investment value of all signed and approved contracts has reached approximately RO 9.5 million.

Looking ahead, Al Marshoudi announced a comprehensive plan for 2025 aimed at enhancing agricultural investments in Al Buraimi, ensuring a continuous flow of new opportunities in the sector.


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