Duqm – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has opened 16 agricultural and livestock investment opportunities in Al Wusta through the Tatwir platform, offering investors access to a diverse portfolio of projects aimed at boosting food security, increasing local production and creating new economic opportunities in one of the sultanate’s most promising regions.

Announced by the Directorate General of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources in Al Wusta in cooperation with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, the projects are spread across the wilayats of Duqm, Mahout and Haima.

The investment package includes livestock farms, date plantations, vegetable cultivation projects, fodder production ventures and water treatment and bottling facilities.

Duqm accounts for the largest share of opportunities, with eight projects covering nearly 52 acres. Among the key projects are a local cattle breeding and production farm on 4.8 acres, a date palm cultivation and date production project covering 9.9 acres, and a water purification andbottling plant on 4.8acres

Other opportunities include cultivation of zucchini (6.9 acres), cauliflower(7.6 acres) and okra (6.9 acres), as well as a local goat breeding project on 4.9 acres and a vegetable farming project on 4.8 acres. Officials said the projects have been designed to take advantage of Al Wusta’s agricultural potential while supporting the government’s efforts to diversify the economy and strengthen domestic food production.

Mahout features a 10,000sqm water purification and bottling plant and a 6,500sqm veterinary hospital aimed at supporting livestock development in the region.

Agricultural projects in Mahout include cultivation of potatoes (10 acres) and eggplant (10 acres), alongside a 20 acres farming project.

The wilayat also offers a local goat and sheep breeding project on 5acres, in addition to a fodder cultivationproject spanning 11.4acres.

In Haima, investors can bid for a 2.3 acres nursery project, which is expected to support landscaping, afforestation and agricultural development initiatives across the governorate.

The investment opportunities are part of broader national efforts to attract private sector participation in agriculture, livestock and food-related industries.

By encouraging investment in strategic sectors such as livestock production, vegetable cultivation, date farming and water processing, the projects are expected to contribute to Oman’s food security objectives, generate employment opportunities and stimulate economic activity in Al Wusta.

Interested investors can submit applications through the Tatwir platform, which serves as the government’s digital gateway for investment opportunities in state-owned land and development projects.