MUSCAT : Affiliated with the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn), Raysut Industrial City has witnessed steady growth, with newly established projects spanning more than 151,000 square metres. These investments are largely concentrated in high-potential sectors such as manufacturing, food production, and pharmaceuticals.

In addition to attracting new investments, the industrial city successfully addressed eight stalled projects during the year, replacing them with higher-quality ventures aligned with targeted sectors.

Engineer Abdul Qadir bin Salem Al Balushi, Director General of Raysut Industrial City, revealed that cumulative investments in the city exceeded RO 641 million by the end of 2025, reflecting a 4 per cent increase compared to 2024.

The workforce within the industrial city has also grown, reaching 3,283 employees, including 1,281 Omani nationals and 2,002 expats. Notably, 180 new job opportunities were created for Omanis in the past year.

Spanning over 4 million square metres, Raysut Industrial City has achieved an occupancy rate of 97 per cent in developed areas, with expansion plans set to extend its footprint to 5 million square metres in the coming years.

Looking ahead, the city has outlined ambitious targets under the Eleventh Five-Year Development Plan (2026–2030). These include attracting and localising 100 new projects, generating investments worth RO 100 million, and creating around 2,000 job opportunities for Omani citizens. The plan also focuses on strengthening the city’s role as a regional centre for food and pharmaceutical industries while enhancing infrastructure across new expansion zones.

To support this growth, Madayn is currently implementing several infrastructure projects, including water and sewage networks for the second and third phases, alongside studies and master planning for future expansions.

Upcoming approved projects include expanding infrastructure in new zones, establishing the Madayn pioneering complex, and upgrading security systems to accommodate increasing investment demand and boost competitiveness.

Located in the Wilayat of Salalah in Dhofar Governorate, Raysut Industrial City offers direct access to key markets in the Horn of Africa and Asia, as well as proximity to Yemen.

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