Three New Salalah Free Zone Industrial Projects Launch: What This Means for Investors and Businesses in Oman
Muscat: Three new industrial projects at the Salalah Free Zone have officially commenced commercial production, bringing over RO 5 million in new investments to the industrial sector following successful trial operations throughout 2025.
This development coincides with the celebration of Omani Industry Day, highlighting the nation’s commitment to accelerating industrial investments from planning to operational stages. These initiatives aim to create value, support manufacturing growth, and bolster the national economy.
At the forefront is a tissue paper manufacturing plant located in a ready-built industrial facility covering more than 11,000 square meters, supported by investments exceeding RO 3.8 million. The plant is designed to fulfill rising demand in both local and regional markets while fostering downstream manufacturing activities.
Additionally, a facility dedicated to recycling industrial oils and lubricants has begun full production. Situated on a site of over 10,000 square meters, this project represents an investment of nearly RO 770,000 and promotes sustainable industrial practices aligned with circular economy principles.
Enhancing efforts in environmental industries, a waste tyre recycling plant has also started commercial operations on a site exceeding 8,000 square meters, backed by investments close to RO 500,000. This facility aims to reduce industrial waste and mitigate its environmental impact.
Dr. Ali bin Mohammed Tabook, CEO of the Salalah Free Zone, emphasized that the commencement of these commercial operations demonstrates significant progress in transforming industrial investments into productive assets that contribute to the national economy and support Oman Vision 2040.
He reaffirmed the Salalah Free Zone’s dedication to attracting high-quality industrial investments and maintaining a competitive business environment that strengthens supply chains and positions Oman as a prominent regional and international industrial hub.
By the end of 2025, cumulative investments in the Salalah Free Zone had surpassed RO 5.5 billion, involving investors from 20 countries. This growth reflects rising confidence in Dhofar’s business environment and solidifies its status as a leading industrial and logistics center in the region.
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The launch of three industrial projects in Salalah Free Zone, including tissue manufacturing and recycling facilities, signals strong momentum in Oman’s industrial diversification and sustainability efforts aligned with Oman Vision 2040. For businesses, this opens opportunities in downstream manufacturing and eco-friendly industries, while investors should consider the zone’s robust infrastructure, multinational investor confidence, and commitment to circular economy principles as key advantages for future ventures.
