Muscat: Al Dakhiliyah’s 2026–2030 strategy, titled “Horizons”, sets out a holistic framework to translate national ambitions into local action. It emphasizes five key pillars, smart infrastructure, a productive local economy, environmental sustainability, cultural development, and digital governance, all designed to ensure efficiency, transparency, and community participation.

His Excellency Sheikh Hilal bin Saeed Al Hajri, Governor of Al Dakhiliyah, said the governorate is “moving confidently towards integrated development that contributes to improving quality of life,” with projects offering direct economic and social returns. He highlighted that Al Dakhiliyah today stands as “an integrated model of balanced development and exemplary partnership,” aligning human progress with place-based value.

As of October 2025, the governorate has implemented 137 projects worth RO 79.4 million, achieving an implementation rate exceeding 82%. These include key infrastructure initiatives such as the dualization of the Izki–Nizwa and Jebel Shams roads, new road links in Samail and Izki, and multiple public park and market projects in Bahla, Manah, and Izki.

The focus on economic empowerment is evident in the SME sector, project allocation to local enterprises rose from 34.5% in 2024 to 51.7% in 2025, exceeding RO 6 million in value. Industrial growth stood at 6.3%, supported by over 23,000 SME licenses and strengthened by partnerships with academic and private entities.

In health and education, transformative projects are underway. Samail Hospital, with 170 beds and an investment exceeding RO 45 million, is 73% complete. Seven new schools are being built across wilayats, while specialized programs such as “Travel and Tourism” are being introduced at the secondary level to align with Oman’s diversification goals.

Heritage and tourism also remain cornerstones of Al Dakhiliyah’s growth. Restoration efforts across Bahla, Manah, and Nizwa are reviving historical landmarks, while the governorate recorded over 302,000 visitors to its castles and forts in the first half of 2025.

Major water infrastructure projects, including the RO 128 million Al Khoudh–Al Dakhiliyah pipeline and multiple local water networks, are strengthening sustainability and resilience. Agriculture, meanwhile, grew by 9% in 2024, driven by 36 new investment opportunities worth RO 30 million.

The governorate’s social and youth empowerment programs are equally robust, with more than 205,000 beneficiaries under social protection and initiatives like “Future Pioneers” and “Our Safe Home” nurturing entrepreneurship and well-being.