Muscat – Rusayl Industrial City, managed by Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn), attracted eight new projects in the first half of 2024 securing an investment of approximately RO8mn.

This takes the total number of investment contracts in Rusayl during this period to 488, with the total investment volume now exceeding RO766mn.

The workforce in Rusayl has reached 19,854 with Omanisation surpassing 33%.

Highlighting the significant developments Rusayl has undergone since its establishment in 1983, Mohsen bin Zahran al Hinai, CEO, informed that the industrial area has expanded from 3.5mn sqm to 10.5mn sqm.

In line with ongoing efforts to enhance infrastructure and promote sustainable development, Rusayl Industrial City recently completed several key projects. These include development of a 500,000sqm logistics area and a 2.4mn sqm industrial zone with a total investment of approximately RO37.8mn. These developments aim to meet the growing needs of the logistics and industrial sectors, thereby stimulating economic growth.

Hinai also informed about improvements in road infrastructure, which have reduced traffic accidents and alleviated congestion reflecting the city’s commitment to safety and accessibility. Additionally, installation of a fibre optic network throughout the industrial city has significantly upgraded its communication infrastructure.

Madayn is also exploring sustainable initiatives, including purification and reuse of treated water for industrial purposes and implementation of monitoring and surveillance technologies to enhance operational efficiency and environmental safety. Plans are also underway to beautify the city’s main entrance, further reinforcing Madayn’s vision of positioning Rusayl as a leading industrial hub in the region.