Suhar Forum Unveils RO 300M Projects: Key Investment Opportunities for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners in Oman
Suhar Investment Forum 2026 Launches with Over RO 300 Million in Opportunities and Strategic Agreements
Suhar: The Suhar Investment Forum 2026 officially commenced on Wednesday at the Radisson Blu Sohar, presenting more than 50 investment opportunities valued at approximately RO 300 million. The two-day event also saw the signing of five agreements worth nearly RO 12 million.
Organised by the Al Batinah North branch of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), the forum opened under the patronage of Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Chairman of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ). It brought together senior government officials, global investors, and private sector leaders.
Eng. Said al Abri, Chairman of OCCI Al Batinah North and Head of the Organising Committee, highlighted Suhar’s comprehensive economic ecosystem, anchored by Sohar Port, the free zone, industrial cities, and advanced infrastructure. He noted that companies representing around 50 nationalities currently operate in Suhar, reflecting growing international confidence in the governorate’s investment climate.
Al Abri emphasized Sohar Port’s connectivity to over 500 ports worldwide, supported by modern road networks and the forthcoming railway link with the UAE, positioning Suhar as a competitive regional logistics hub. He explained that the forum focuses on investment-ready projects, while the accompanying exhibition features more than 21 public and private entities, creating a direct link between investors and opportunity owners.
International investors underscored the forum’s strategic significance. Nabil Mohamed, Senior Advisor for the Middle East and Africa at Business Finland, described the event as “a valuable platform to understand Oman’s industrial and innovation landscape.” He added that Suhar’s integrated model and openness to international partnerships make it “particularly attractive for Finnish companies seeking reliable partners and long-term opportunities in manufacturing, clean technologies, and digital solutions.”
Nitin Kalara, Founder and CEO of Blu Parrot Venture for Data Sciences and Agentic AI, highlighted growing global interest in Oman’s emerging technology ecosystem through his participation. He stated that the forum “provides direct access to decision-makers and potential partners,” and praised Oman as “a promising gateway for AI-driven solutions, data sciences, and regional expansion,” especially through collaboration with local institutions and industries.
The forum featured keynote speeches from senior officials, focusing on enhancing Oman’s investment competitiveness via regulatory reforms, digital transformation, and strengthened public-private partnerships.
Two high-level panel discussions examined Suhar’s development into a smart industrial city and explored the pillars of investment competitiveness, including finance, logistics, sustainability, and clean energy.
The first day concluded with the signing of five agreements across the steel, plastics, food industries, metal processing, and recycling sectors, further cementing Suhar’s role as a leading industrial and investment gateway aligned with Oman Vision 2040.
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The Suhar Investment Forum 2026 highlights Oman’s strategic push to position Suhar as a regional industrial and logistics hub, leveraging advanced infrastructure, global connectivity, and a diverse international business presence. For businesses and investors, this creates significant opportunities in manufacturing, clean technology, AI-driven solutions, and sustainability sectors, while presenting the chance to benefit from Oman’s regulatory reforms and growing public-private partnerships. Smart investors should now prioritize aligning with innovation-driven projects and forming local partnerships to capitalize on Suhar’s integrated economic ecosystem and Oman Vision 2040 ambitions.
