Monday 30 / March / 2026
Barka: The South Al Batinah branch of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), in cooperation with the Office of the Governor of South Al Batinah, will organise the Investment Opportunities Forum 2026 on 6 April in the Wilayat of Barka.
Eng. Masoud Said Al Hashmi, Governor of South Al Batinah, stated that the governorate is preparing for the launch of the Investment Opportunities Forum 2026 with the aim of strengthening partnerships, attracting qualitative investments, and stimulating economic growth. This will be achieved by presenting investment opportunities in vital sectors, organising discussion sessions, and holding an accompanying exhibition.
Furthermore, several agreements will be signed to help transform these opportunities into tangible projects, thereby supporting the business environment and enhancing the governorate’s competitiveness in alignment with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040.
For his part, Eng. Hamoud Salim Al Saadi, Second Deputy Chairman of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Chairman of the Chamber's branch in South Al Batinah, said that the Investment Opportunities Forum embodies the Chamber’s orientation toward supporting the private sector and enhancing its role in development.
He noted that this is achieved by creating a stimulating investment environment, empowering investors, and connecting them directly with relevant authorities to attract qualitative investments, stimulate partnerships, raise the efficiency of the business environment, and reinforce South Al Batinah’s position as a promising economic hub.
The forum is held under the slogan "Sustainable Development and Comprehensive Economic Partnership," aiming to review promising investment opportunities in various economic sectors within the governorate and expand the base of local and international investors. It serves as a strategic meeting point for decision-makers, government agencies, and investors to broaden the scope of cooperation and economic partnerships in service of sustainable development goals and the national vision to achieve Oman Vision 2040.
In the context of enhancing the investment environment and attracting economic partnerships, participating entities will showcase more than 100 investment opportunities and over 40 investment sites covering an area exceeding 6 million square meters.
These opportunities are distributed across several vital sectors, including the industrial and food processing sector (30 opportunities), the commercial sector (27 opportunities), the services sector (17 opportunities), eco, cultural, and adventure tourism (15 opportunities), the real estate sector (7 opportunities), and the agricultural and food security sector (4 opportunities).
These opportunities include several plots of land from the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs, as well as investment offers presented by the Ministry of Social Development, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, and the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism. Additional opportunities are provided by Khazaen Economic City and the Governor's Office, along with those presented by zakat committees and voluntary teams in the governorate.
The forum will also witness the signing of more than 10 investment agreements between government entities and local and international investors, which will enhance strategic partnerships in sustainable development projects and stimulate the governorate's economy. Additionally, the event will include a mini-exhibition for participating entities to showcase the most significant projects currently underway in the governorate across various sectors. The Investment Opportunities Guide will also be launched, featuring a comprehensive inventory of available opportunities and details regarding the lands offered for investment.
The forum's proceedings will include panel discussions with the participation of officials from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, Khazaen Economic City, and the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, alongside representatives from real estate companies and vital projects, providing an opportunity for direct interaction.
The sessions will discuss investment opportunities and their role in attracting projects, as well as how small and medium enterprises can benefit from major investment opportunities, while presenting successful experiences in the tourism and real estate sectors from projects that have achieved notable success in the governorate.
