Wednesday 21 / January / 2026
Sohar: The organising committee for the Sohar Investment Forum 2026 has revealed details for the upcoming event, scheduled to take place from 4 to 5 February 2026.
The event was attended by Mohammed Sulaiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah, with delegations from 30 countries confirmed to participate.
The introductory meeting highlighted the importance of the forum as a continuation of the success achieved in its previous edition.
It aligns with Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (OCCI) objectives to support economic development across governorates and enhance the investment environment in North Al Batinah, in accordance with Oman Vision 2040, by providing a platform that introduces investment opportunities and supporting incentives.
Eng. Said Ali Al Abri, Chairman of OCCI branch in North Al Batinah, explained that the upcoming edition of the Sohar Investment Forum is launched with a more focused and profound vision.
He stated that the forum aims to showcase Sohar as an integrated industrial and investment city and a primary engine of the national economy, powered by its advanced industrial infrastructure, integrated logistics system, and strategic location connecting regional and global markets.
He added that the forum focuses on manufacturing and advanced industries linked to industrial value chains.
This includes metallurgical industries, building materials, plastics, chemicals, food, and pharmaceuticals, as well as supporting and complementary industries, manufacturing-related services, supply chains, and smart logistics.
The introductory meeting revealed that the second edition of the forum will present approximately 50 investment opportunities ready for implementation, with an estimated total investment value of OMR300 million. These opportunities have been prepared in cooperation with government entities and relevant institutions to cover value-added industrial and investment sectors.
The forum’s programme will feature specialised panel discussions on the future of industry and industrial investment, as well as working papers presented by officials and experts from both within and outside the Sultanate of Oman.
Additionally, it will host direct business-to-business (B2B) meetings aimed at building strategic partnerships and facilitating communication between project owners, financiers, and investors.
An accompanying exhibition will showcase the capabilities of government agencies, economic institutions, and industrial companies, highlighting available opportunities and the incentives and programs designed to empower investors and stimulate project growth.
