Buraimi – Buraimi governorate has offered 153 investment opportunities in the food security sector through the Tatweer platform as of the first half of 2026, covering a total area of 4,900.58 acres.

Dr Ahmed bin Saif Al Amri, Director General of Agriculture and Water Resources in Buraimi, said the opportunities were developed in cooperation with the Directorate General of Housing and Urban Planning to strengthen the contribution of agriculture and livestock to the national economy and support the objectives of Oman Vision 2040.

The investment portfolio includes projects for cultivating date palms, potatoes and garlic, establishing a plant tissue culture laboratory, and setting up centres for collecting, sorting and packing agricultural produce. It also includes livestock projects covering camel, cattle and sheep fattening, fodder production and specialised veterinary clinics.

Al Amri said the governorate had 69 active investment projects in the agriculture and water resources sector by mid-2026, spanning more than 5,832 acres with a combined investment value of RO38mn.

The plant sector accounts for 42 projects covering 2,655.3 acres, with investments exceeding RO9.13mn. These include 11 local wheat cultivation projects spread over 1,246.9 acres, with investments worth nearly RO2.89mn.

The livestock sector comprises 15 investment projects covering 1,775.6 acres, with investments of RO25.87mn. The projects focus on the production of red and white meat, eggs, animal feed, nutritional supplements and veterinary medicines.

Officials said the initiatives are aimed at attracting private investment, increasing domestic food production and enhancing the sustainability of Oman’s agricultural sector.