Muscat — October 12, 2025: Oman’s Authority for Projects, Tenders and Local Content has announced major progress in advancing national self-reliance, with its Rabt platform now linking more than 300 local companies to over 5,000 industrial products, creating a robust ecosystem for domestic supply chains and import substitution.
According to the authority’s National Office for Local Content, over 100 development opportunities have already been identified, including 58 major investment projects spanning key sectors such as energy, health, minerals, construction, water, and defence. These initiatives are expected to generate thousands of jobs while reinforcing the government’s drive toward economic diversification and sustainable employment.
“The local content policy is a cornerstone of economic competitiveness,” said Badr bin Salem Al Maamari, Chairman of the Authority. “It strengthens national industries, empowers Omani talent, and ensures more efficient government spending while aligning with directives to diversify income sources.”
The policy focuses on building strong local supply chains, reducing dependency on imports, and positioning Oman as a regional hub for industrial production and investment. An integrated national system has been established to monitor implementation, supported by sectoral programmes, regulatory frameworks, and unified data systems that track local participation and performance.
A key milestone has been the introduction of the local content certificate in the energy sector — a measure designed to standardize and reward national contributions. Expansion to other sectors is already underway, reflecting growing demand for locally sourced products and services.
Ghaleb bin Amer Al Hinai, Chairman of the National Office for Local Content, emphasized that the policy promotes innovation, national talent development, and sustainable growth, adding that “the value retained within the national economy now amounts to hundreds of millions of rials.”
Developed in partnership with the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn), the Rabt platform serves as a unified marketplace for local suppliers, enabling national firms to connect with buyers and participate in public and private tenders.
As Oman accelerates the localization of industrial supply chains, the authority continues to coordinate with various agencies to expand the share of local content in major projects — a move that reinforces the sultanate’s long-term vision for economic self-sufficiency, competitiveness, and sustainable development.
