Oman Completes RO 408 Million Water Projects: What It Means for Business Growth and Investment Opportunities
MUSCAT: HH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham al Said presided over a national ceremony celebrating the completion of over RO 408 million in strategic water projects executed by Nama Water Services Company. This event, part of Oman’s National Day festivities, showcased one of the nation’s most significant recent infrastructure accomplishments.
The projects, spread across the governorates of Al Dakhiliyah, Al Batinah North and South, Al Sharqiyah North and South, and the Wilayat of Al Mudhaibi, provide a comprehensive upgrade to Oman’s water transmission and distribution networks. These developments are designed to meet increasing demand from rapidly growing residential areas, expanding industrial zones, tourism centers, and government services in line with Oman Vision 2040.
Qais bin Saud al Zakwani, CEO of Nama Water Services, emphasized that the new infrastructure will play a crucial role in enhancing national water security by boosting efficiency, expanding storage capacity, and supporting future economic growth. He highlighted that the projects have generated over RO 112 million in local added value, including RO 44 million awarded to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), reflecting Nama’s dedication to fostering local industries and national talent.
The completed works include the installation of more than 620 km of main transmission pipelines and the construction of 27 strategic reservoirs with a total storage capacity exceeding 615,000 cubic meters. In addition, advanced civil and mechanical works, alongside modern monitoring and control systems, smart metering, and digital solutions, have collectively reduced water loss by 15%. The projects have also created employment for over 1,700 Omanis across support companies affiliated with Nama Water Services.
Key projects include the RO 126 million enhancement of water transmission in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, which supports residential areas, Madayn industrial zones, tourism, and government sectors. This upgrade involved laying 174 km of pipelines and building a major strategic reservoir with a 350,000 m³ capacity in Samayil, plus five additional reservoirs and newly constructed pumping stations.
Another significant initiative is the RO 129 million project improving the water system across Al Sharqiyah North and South Governorates. Starting at the Asilah desalination plant, it features 312 km of large-diameter pipelines, four new pumping stations, three upgraded stations, and 17 reservoirs with a total capacity of 265,000 m³. Advanced monitoring and operational systems ensure the system’s high reliability.
In Al Batinah North and South Governorates, a strategic RO 88 million pipeline project links the Wilayats of Barka and Suhar, connecting key desalination plants in Qurayat, Al Ghubra, Barka, and Suhar with 140 km of pipelines, five pumping stations, and reservoirs with a combined capacity of 88,000 m³. This ensures a stable water supply across all wilayats in the region.
The ceremony also marked the completion of Phase One of the RO 65 million Al Mudhaibi water network project. Covering villages including Al Rawdah, Al Akhdar, Samad Al Shan, and Khadra Bani Difa, this initiative includes 820 km of distribution networks, household connections, and booster pumps. It is expected to benefit 130,000 people by 2025, growing to over 154,000 by 2040.
Collectively, these projects represent a major advancement in Oman’s water infrastructure, significantly strengthening the country’s long-term water security and supporting sustainable development across the Sultanate. — ONA
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The completion of over RO 408 million in strategic water infrastructure projects marks a transformative leap for Oman’s water security, directly supporting the nation’s ambitious Vision 2040 goals. For businesses, this translates into enhanced reliability and capacity to support industrial growth and tourism expansion, creating fertile ground for investment opportunities in water-dependent sectors. Meanwhile, investors and entrepreneurs should consider leveraging the modernization wave by exploring ventures in smart water management technologies and local SME partnerships, anticipating rising demand amid urban and economic development.
