Raysut Fishing Port Project Nears Completion: What It Means for Oman’s Fisheries and Investment Opportunities
The development project for the fishing port in Raysut, Wilayat of Salalah, has reached approximately 81 percent completion, with a total investment nearing RO 3 million. This initiative forms part of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources’ wider efforts to improve the efficiency and infrastructure of fishing ports.
Abdul Nasser bin Aubad Ghawas, Director of the Fisheries Department in Dhofar Governorate, confirmed that construction is progressing on schedule, with the project expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2026. He emphasized that the port’s development is designed to support local fishermen and enhance fishing activities in Salalah.
The rehabilitation work includes the construction of a 610-metre breakwater and a 60-metre fixed wharf, as well as a 250-metre rock groyne to protect the port from sand and silt accumulation. Additional measures involve building a boat ramp, paving a one-kilometre internal road linking the existing road to the fixed wharf, installing lighting systems, implementing rainwater drainage, dredging around 100,000 cubic metres of sand from the port basin, and reclaiming 30,000 square metres of land adjacent to the fixed wharf.
Looking ahead, Ghawas mentioned that four future projects are planned for Dhofar Governorate as part of the ministry’s project framework, prioritized to further develop the fishing sector in the region.
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The near completion of the Raysut fishing port development, with an investment of RO 3 million, signals a strategic boost to Oman’s fisheries sector, enhancing infrastructure to support local fishermen and fishing activities in Salalah. For businesses, this creates new opportunities in related industries such as seafood processing, logistics, and maritime services, while smart investors should monitor upcoming projects in Dhofar to capitalize on the expanding marine economy. However, entrepreneurs must also consider environmental and operational risks linked to coastal infrastructure and resource management to ensure sustainable growth.
