Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman will observe Oman Industry Day tomorrow (Monday), an annual occasion held on the ninth of February. This year's celebrations will be held under the theme "From Oman to the World: Competitive Industry, Global Vision," aimed at showcasing the competitive geographic and economic advantages of the nation's industrial zones and their vital role in advancing export performance. The event further highlights the strategic efforts to provide the enablers, incentives, and facilitative measures that underpin the sustained expansion of the industrial sector.
According to Oman News Agency, Oman Industry Day serves as a platform to present the international achievements of Omani industrial exports, while encouraging national manufacturers to enhance product development and elevate quality standards to meet globally recognized specifications. The occasion also focuses on attracting and stimulating export-oriented industrial investments and sharing the success narratives of Omani enterprises that have attained global market access and international competitiveness.
This year's commemoration reaffirms the central role of industrial exports in amplifying Oman's economic stature worldwide and underscores the quality and competitive strength of Omani products in regional and international arenas. Furthermore, it seeks to strengthen coordination and synergy among government bodies, manufacturers, and exporters to address prevailing challenges, refine export frameworks, and leverage the findings and recommendations from the 2025 Industry Day proceedings to shape future policies and initiatives. These efforts align with the strategic aims of Oman Vision 2040 in fostering economic diversification and augmenting value addition.
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion will host the signature event, "From Oman to the World: Competitive Industry, Global Vision," on 15 February 2026, under the patronage of Abdulsalam bin Mohammed Al Murshidi, Chairman of Oman Investment Authority (OIA).
The Oman's industrial sector continues to solidify its role as a cornerstone of the national economy, with industrial exports valued at approximately RO 1.618 billion in the first quarter of 2025-accounting for nearly 28 percent of total exports. The sector has posted growth in key areas such as electrical equipment and metal products manufacturing. It contributes an estimated 9.5 percent to the nation's Gross Domestic Product, with non-oil industrial exports continuing an upward trajectory, reaching around RO 6.2 billion in 2024.