OQ commissions the Ladayn Polymer Programme at Suhar Industrial City with nine manufacturing plants and Omr 40 million in investments

 OQ, Oman’s global integrated energy group, has officially commissioned the Ladayn Polymer Programme at Suhar Industrial City, marking a major milestone in the Sultanate’s downstream industrial development. The inauguration ceremony was held under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Dr. Ali bin Masoud Al Sunaidy, Chairman of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones.

The commissioning transitions nine manufacturing plants into full commercial operations, positioning Suhar as a growing national manufacturing hub aligned with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040. Ladayn is the first programme of its kind in Oman, designed as a national industrial framework that links locally produced polymers from OQ’s industrial complexes with downstream manufacturing across industrial cities, economic zones and free zones.

With total investments of approximately OMR 40 million—comprising OMR 21 million in local investment and OMR 19 million in foreign direct investment—the programme reflects strong confidence from both domestic and international investors. Once fully operational, Ladayn is expected to create around 435 direct jobs, in addition to hundreds of indirect employment opportunities across supporting supply chains, while enabling meaningful participation by small and medium-sized enterprises.

Ashraf Hamed Al Mamari, Group CEO of OQ, said the programme represents a tangible step toward building a value-driven industrial economy. “Ladayn translates Oman Vision 2040 into action by connecting our polymer resources with a downstream manufacturing ecosystem capable of generating sustainable employment, empowering SMEs and attracting long-term investment,” he said.

He added that the programme reflects a successful public-private partnership involving OQ, the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones, Madayn, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, and industrial partners, establishing competitive and export-ready national value chains.

Ladayn leverages Suhar’s integrated industrial ecosystem, including Sohar Port, the Sohar Freezone and advanced infrastructure. OQ plays a central role by supplying polymer feedstock under competitive commercial terms and supporting select projects through long-term offtake agreements, creating commercial stability and enhancing project bankability.

The current portfolio spans nine diversified manufacturing projects backed by Omani, regional and international investors from China, India, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and Turkey. Facilities cover applications ranging from advanced engineering polymers and industrial packaging to healthcare, food packaging and woven polypropylene products, serving sectors such as logistics, healthcare, food production and automotive manufacturing.

With the start of commercial operations, the Ladayn Polymer Programme strengthens Oman’s position as an emerging downstream manufacturing platform, maximizing value from locally produced polymers while supporting national self-sufficiency and expanding export opportunities.