Oman has unveiled a portfolio of food security investment opportunities valued at more than $243 million, spanning agriculture, fisheries, and related industries.

The opportunities were announced by Invest Oman, under the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources. According to the Oman News Agency, the initiative is designed to enhance self-sufficiency and strengthen production sectors across food supply chains.

The move aligns with broader international cooperation efforts, including the 2026 to 2030 Country Programming Framework signed with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The framework aims to support the development of resilient and sustainable agrifood systems across the sultanate.

The program prioritizes climate-resilient agriculture, sustainable land and water management, and the empowerment of rural and coastal communities. It also focuses on strengthening institutional and policy frameworks to support long-term sector growth.

According to the Oman News Agency, the initiative forms part of Oman’s wider strategy to improve food self-sufficiency, ensure resource sustainability, and increase the contribution of productive sectors to the national economy. The investment pipeline reflects the country’s diverse natural resources and its ability to attract value-added investments across food supply chains.

In agriculture, five projects are planned in the Al Najd Agricultural Zone, including onion cultivation and processing ($12.5 million), garlic farming ($6 million), and melon cultivation ($5.5 million).

Additional projects include greenhouse-based leafy vegetable production valued at $4.2 million and potato farming and processing at around $14.3 million, aimed at expanding high-value agricultural output.

In the fisheries sector, five projects have been identified. These include algae farming in Suwaiq at around $5.2 million, abalone farming in Sharbithat, Dhofar Governorate, at $26 million, and large-scale shrimp farming in Ras Madrakah valued at $83 million.

Other projects include white-leg shrimp farming in Jaalan Bani Bu Ali at $65 million and tuna fattening using floating cages in Qurayyat at around $12.2 million. These projects are designed to expand aquaculture and high-value marine production.

The portfolio also includes supporting industries, such as a sustainable fish feed manufacturing facility in Samail Industrial City valued at approximately $9.9 million, aimed at strengthening value chain integration within the fisheries sector.

Investment sizes range from mid-scale projects starting at around $4.2 million to major strategic ventures exceeding $83 million, offering a range of entry points and partnership opportunities for investors.

According to the Oman News Agency, the opportunities are built on Oman’s competitive advantages, including fertile agricultural land, abundant marine resources, strategic geographic positioning, and established infrastructure, supported by a regulatory environment conducive to investment.

Khalid bin Hamed Al Kharusi, Director General of Investment Promotion at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, said the projects were developed in coordination with priority sectors to transform potential into investment-ready opportunities, supported by clear technical and economic frameworks.

He added that the initiative reflects a shift toward attracting quality investments driven by advanced technologies and sustainable practices, while strengthening related industries and enhancing Oman’s position as a regional hub for food security and aquaculture.