North Al Sharqiyah posted robust growth in new business set up in Oman in 2025, with commercial registrations rising 25.2%. The exact number reached 1,665 – up from 1,330 in 2024.
Authorities Streamling ProceduresTo Improve Business Set Up In Oman
The Department of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion in North Al Sharqiyah revealed that the latest indicators reflect growing confidence among entrepreneurs and investors. The increase in registrations and the construction sector`s improving performance has been key to accelerating development momentum across various wilayats. In order to simplify business setup in Oman, authorities are streamlining procedures, expanding digital services and strengthening support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). As a result, this has led to the Governate attracting higher-quality investments while advancing its sustainable economic development goals.
At the wilayat level, Bidiyah led new registrations with 531 in 2025, followed by Ibra (298) and Al Mudhaibi (289). Further new company registrations totalled 286 in Al Qabil, Sinaw (179), Wadi Bani Khalid (47) and Wadi Dima Wa’tayeen (35). The distribution highlights broad-based growth across the Governorate, with activity concentrated in key population and commercial centres.
Construction Sector Emerging As Key Growth Driver
The construction sector emerged as a key growth driver for the increase in business setup in Oman. Licences for “general construction of residential and non-residential buildings” surged to 1,169 in 2025 – an increase of 184%. Total number of licences reached 2,162 – reflecting an increase in urban development and infrastructure projects across the Governate. Additionally, industrial activity also remained steady, with 1,780 industrial licences recorded during the year, bringing the cumulative total to 7,726. The sector continues to support a range of productive activities, including building materials, handicrafts and SME-led manufacturing initiatives. Last year, North Al Sharqiyah’s economic performance reflected strengthening business environment, supported by rising registrations and business setup in Oman. Furthermore, sectoral expansion and ongoing policy measures aimed at enhancing competitiveness and investment appeal have also contributed.
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