Al Dhahirah Governorate has outlined major development priorities for the 2026–2030 period, highlighting strategic investments worth more than OMR770 million alongside new projects aimed at strengthening infrastructure, economic growth and public services.
The plans were presented during a press briefing attended by government officials and media representatives. The meeting reviewed the governorate’s vision under Oman’s Eleventh Five-Year Plan, progress made during the Tenth Five-Year Plan and the status of municipal projects.
Taher Mabkhout Al Junaibi, Governor of Al Dhahirah, said the governorate intends to build on its competitive strengths by expanding investment in food and water security, tourism, archaeological sites, logistics, renewable energy, mining and industry. He added that digital transformation would also support economic activity, encourage investment and create opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises as well as job seekers.
Al Junaibi said strategic projects completed or under implementation during the Tenth Five-Year Plan are valued at more than OMR770 million. These include OMR235 million for water, electricity and telecommunications networks, OMR270 million for solar energy projects in Ibri, OMR25 million for Ibri Industrial City, OMR122 million for the first phase of the Integrated Economic Zone at the Empty Quarter border crossing, OMR115 million for the Mazoon Copper Project in Yanqul and OMR40 million for food security initiatives.
He also outlined projects approved for 2026 under the Eleventh Five-Year Plan, including the second phase of Ibri Public Park, a Science and Innovation Center, upgrades to the commercial district in Al Dariz, additional road paving, energy-efficient lighting, the development of Ibri Waterfront, beautification projects across the governorate and the construction of the Ibri Central Slaughterhouse.
Eng. Nuseir Ali Al Siyabi, Director General of Al Dhahirah Municipality, said 182 projects were included under the Tenth Five-Year Plan, with 159 completed and 23 still under implementation. He said the projects have reached an overall completion rate of 89% and are valued at OMR40 million, with the private sector contributing more than OMR3 million.
Infrastructure accounted for the largest share, with 88 projects worth more than OMR23 million covering internal roads, industrial areas, road maintenance and energy-saving lighting. Development projects, including parks and public walkways, totalled 22 projects valued at more than OMR11 million, while 75 service projects worth over OMR1.5 million included flood protection works, rainwater drainage systems, upgrades to the Friday Market in Yanqul and a new events square in Ibri.
