Muscat – New investments in food security projects in the first quarter of 2026 totalled RO29.042mn, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources.

Khaled bin Salem Al Amri, Head of Contracts Management and Investor Relations at the ministry, informed that 138 investment opportunities were offered through the Tatweer platform till the end of March, out of which 85 have been implemented. The overall completion rate of implementation of opportunities stands at 21% of the target of 400 this year.

Dhofar recorded the highest value of implemented investments at RO20.559mn, followed by North Sharqiyah at RO4.643mn.

In terms of completion rate, Buraimi led with 70%, having offered 28 out of 40 planned opportunities. South Batinah followed at 62% with 31 opportunities out of 50. Completion rates in other governorates ranged between 6% and 28%.

Al Amri added that 33 investment projects have been implemented across farming, livestock and aquatic sectors. The farming segment accounted for the largest share of opportunities with 56, followed by the livestock sector with 23, and three each in the fisheries and water sectors.

However, the livestock sector attracted the highest value of implemented investments at RO21.33mn, followed by the farming sector at RO5.82mn and the water sector at RO1.89mn.

Al Amri emphasised the need to accelerate project implementation and convert announced opportunities into operational ventures by incentivising investors, facilitating procedures and addressing challenges to enhance economic and developmental returns.