Oman Offers 375 Investment Opportunities in Agriculture and Food Security

Oman's Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has actively promoted investment, offering 375 opportunities through its "Tatweer" electronic platform during the first four months of 2026. This marks an increase from the 337 opportunities presented during the same period in 2025, indicating a growing focus on attracting investors and entrepreneurs.

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Tatweer platform lends support to investors and entrepreneurs by enabling them to reach out to promising projects linked to food security and agricultural development through easy access to the platform’s digital website.

The "Tatweer" platform plays a crucial role in supporting promising projects, particularly those linked to food security and agricultural development. Haban bin Mohammed Al Balushi, Director General of Lands at the Ministry, highlighted that the platform provides significant incentives, such as grace periods of up to five years for food security projects. This initiative aims to enhance the economic viability of these ventures and stimulate investment in this vital sector.

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key incentives provided by the platform to investors is granting food security projects grace periods of up to 5 years.

Investment site selection is guided by stringent criteria, including soil quality, water availability, and suitability for specific agricultural or food-related activities. These measures ensure the readiness, economic feasibility, and long-term sustainability of the projects. The platform's reach extends beyond agriculture, encompassing opportunities for fuel stations, private schools, fish farming, aquaculture, livestock projects, and residential developments under the "Surooh" initiative.

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The criteria include soil quality, availability of water resources and the suitability of the sites for the target agricultural or food activity.

Al Balushi noted the platform's substantial user base, with 12,386 subscribers, including 25 international participants. Recently, 70 usufruct contracts for agricultural projects were signed across various governorates, covering 1,719 acres and representing an investment exceeding RO 14 million. This progress aligns with the government's strategy to bolster agricultural development and accelerate investment in food security initiatives.

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such investment opportunities pave the way for the establishment of fuel filling stations, private schools and units for food security, fish farming, aquaculture and livestock projects, in addition to integrated residential neighbourhoods and residential plans within the “Surooh” initiative.