Muscat: Oman’s industrial sector hit record highs in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows during the first quarter of 2025, surging 27.5% year-on-year to reach OMR 2.749 billion.

According to Qatar News Agency, the industrial sector led all non-oil sectors in targeted investment volume, with capital primarily concentrated in promising industries including renewable energy technologies, metals, and food and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

On the foreign trade front, Oman’s non-oil exports grew 7.2% from January to May 2025, hitting OMR 2.701 billion.