Al Dakhiliyah Governorate Attracts OMR158 Million in Food Security Investments

The Al Dakhiliyah Governorate in Oman is emerging as a leader in attracting food security investments, securing approximately OMR158 million in projects by the end of May 2026. This significant influx of capital underscores the region's growing appeal to investors in the agricultural, livestock, fisheries, and food sectors.

During the period, the governorate successfully offered 45 investment opportunities, surpassing its annual target by achieving a 113% completion rate. This performance highlights the accelerating pace of productive project execution and the attractiveness of Al Dakhiliyah's investment environment.

Eng. Omar Ahmed Al Busaidi, Head of Marketing at the Directorate General of Agriculture and Water Resources in Al Dakhiliyah, noted that the governorate is effectively utilizing its agricultural and natural resources. These are being transformed into valuable investment opportunities that enhance food security, add economic value, and boost the agricultural and food sector's contribution to the national economy.

Al Busaidi highlighted Al Dakhiliyah's substantial production base, which includes over 61,000 farmers and more than 1.17 million date palm trees. The region also boasts diverse production of fruits, vegetables, fodder crops, livestock, and poultry. Furthermore, specialized agricultural environments in Jabal Akhdar and Jabal Shams present unique investment prospects across the entire food value chain, from production to processing and marketing.

The governorate's commitment to fostering investment is evident in its continuous expansion of opportunities. Until May 2026, 17 opportunities were offered in agriculture, 22 in livestock, three in fisheries, and three in water. Additionally, six investment projects were awarded through the "Propose Your Project" initiative, demonstrating a broadening scope for private sector partnerships.

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Indicators demonstrate the governorate’s success in utilising its agricultural and natural potentials, transforming them into qualitative investment opportunities that contribute to enhancing food security, raising added value, and increasing the contribution of the agricultural and food sector to the national economy.