Oman’s foreign direct investment grows 8.1% to reach OMR31.38 billion

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman recorded an 8.1 percent increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) by the end of the fourth quarter of 2025, reaching a total of OMR 31.38 billion, according to preliminary data issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information.

FDI inflows stood at OMR2.36 billion, compared to OMR3.56 billion during the same period in 2024, when total investments amounted to OMR29.02 billion.

The oil and gas extraction sector continued to dominate, accounting for 80.9 percent of total FDI, valued at OMR 25.41 billion, with inflows of OMR2.53 billion.

The manufacturing sector ranked second, with investments totaling OMR 2.67 billion, despite recording a decline in inflows of OMR 127 million. The financial intermediation sector came third, with total investments of OMR 1.50 billion, also witnessing a decrease in inflows of OMR 69.1 million.

Other sectors showed mixed performance. Investments in real estate, rental, and commercial activities reached OMR 584.3 million, while transport, storage, and communications totaled OMR 312.5 million. The electricity and water sector recorded OMR 318.7 million in investments, registering an increase in inflows of OMR 25.8 million.

Meanwhile, the trade sector saw investments of OMR 281 million, with inflows rising by OMR 4 million. The hotels and restaurants sector reached OMR 112.8 million, while construction recorded OMR 99.1 million. Other activities accounted for OMR 85.7 million, with modest growth in inflows.

In terms of source countries, the United Kingdom topped the list, contributing 52.3 percent of total FDI, valued at OMR 16.42 billion. It was followed by the United States with OMR 8.45 billion, and Kuwait with OMR 1.36 billion.

Other key investors included China (OMR 887.3 million), Qatar (OMR 763 million), United Arab Emirates (OMR 626.2 million), Bahrain (OMR 528.5 million), Netherlands (OMR 525.1 million), Switzerland (OMR 329.7 million), and India (OMR 275.2 million). Other countries collectively accounted for OMR 1.21 billion.

The data reflects continued investor confidence in Oman’s economy, supported by ongoing reforms and diversification efforts.