Oman opens 20 agri and livestock investment projects in Buraimi
The projects cover nearly 800 feddans and aim to strengthen food supply and private sector growth in the governorate.
OMAN – Buraimi has introduced 20 new investment opportunities in agriculture and livestock as Oman steps up efforts to grow local food production and support private investors.
The Ministry of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water Resources announced the projects through the Tatwir platform. Authorities have allocated about 798.3 feddans of land across several wilayats in Buraimi governorate for the initiative. Officials expect the projects to boost food supply, create jobs and support economic activity in the region.
The opportunities include onion, potato and garlic cultivation using modern farming methods. Investors can also develop date palm farms and date production projects. In the livestock segment, the ministry has listed sheep and goat breeding and fattening projects, fodder cultivation and processing, and the establishment of a veterinary clinic.
Dr Ahmed bin Saif Al Ameri, Director of the Directorate General of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water Resources in Buraimi, said the ministry wants investors to adopt modern technologies and improve water use in both crop and animal production.
“We are working to increase productivity while making better use of water resources,” Al Ameri said. “These projects will help raise the added value of the agricultural sector in Buraimi.”
He added that the range of activities would help expand the agricultural and livestock base in the governorate and improve overall efficiency.
Supporting food security and jobs
Al Ameri said the projects would strengthen sustainable food supply chains and open new job opportunities for local communities across Buraimi’s wilayats.
“We expect strong interest from investors, which will support agriculture as a key part of economic diversification,” he said. “This step also supports food security at both the governorate and national levels.”
He stressed that the ministry’s decision to offer these opportunities aligns with Oman’s wider plan to support the private sector and expand agricultural investment in areas with strong farming potential.
Oman continues to increase its focus on agriculture and livestock as part of its long term development plans.
By opening land for structured investment in Buraimi, the ministry aims to attract serious investors and build a stronger local food production base that can serve both domestic demand and future growth.
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