InvestOman

What InvestOman does

InvestOman is the official investment promotion gateway of the Sultanate of Oman, operated under the Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) and headquartered in Muscat. Established in 2024 under Oman Vision 2040, the platform functions as a free public service that consolidates more than 22 government and private entities into a single front door for foreign investors, providing transaction facilitation, licensing assistance, and approval guidance across 12 priority sectors and 22 strategic investment zones.

The platform is built on the Odoo technology stack and centers on an Investment Map for browsing opportunities by sector and governorate, a Business Simulator and Licenses Simulator (hosted on the Oman Business Platform at business.gov.om) for planning business setup, and a Dedicated Relationship Manager Service that guides investors from initial inquiry through company registration, licensing, approvals, and post-setup expansion. The portal supports six languages — English, Arabic, Russian, Chinese, Persian, and Turkish — and is reinforced by an investor helpline, email support channels, and participation in international forums and exhibitions.

As a government agency, InvestOman does not generate commercial revenue. Its operating model is publicly funded and service-oriented, offering all facilitation at no cost to investors. Target segments span multinational corporations, institutional investment funds, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals pursuing Oman's Golden Residency program. Marketing and distribution are executed through the multilingual portal, direct enterprise-style relationship management, and physical presence at global investment events.

Name

InvestOman

Legal name

Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion (MoCIIP)

Website

https://investoman.om

Company type

Public

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

InvestOman is the official government investment promotion platform of Oman, operated under the Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion. It provides free facilitation services connecting international investors, funds, and family offices to opportunities across 22 strategic sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Investment Promotion Services

NAICS

Miscellaneous Intermediation (52391), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282), Finance Services (6199)

akta.pro primary industry

Institutional Capital Introduction (LP/Family Office/Endowment Matching) (FSAEALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Investment & Wealth Introducers (RIA/Private Wealth Referrals) (FSAEAMAC), Capital Raising Advisory (Debt/Equity/Private Capital) (BPAHADAG), Infrastructure & Energy Fundraising Placement (FSAEALAF)

Keywords

• Investment promotion services
• Foreign direct investment facilitation
• Government investment gateway
• Business licensing assistance
• Investor relationship management

Headquarters

HQ city

Muscat

HQ country

Oman

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Investment Facilitation Services: InvestOman is a government agency under the Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) that provides free investment facilitation services. The organization does not generate commercial revenue but operates as a public service to attract foreign direct investment to Oman.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

InvestOman operates the official government investment promotion portal of the Sultanate of Oman under MoCIIP, providing a unified digital gateway where international investors can discover opportunities, access market insights, simulate business and license setups, and receive dedicated relationship management support from inquiry through company registration, licensing, approvals, and post-setup expansion. The platform covers 22 strategic investment zones and 13 priority sectors, integrating 22+ government and private entities to streamline the foreign direct investment journey.

Product overview

Invest Oman is the government's official, unified investment promotion portal operated by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion (MoCIIP). It does not offer a commercial SaaS product in the traditional sense; rather it functions as an investment facilitation platform connecting international investors with Oman's investment ecosystem. The core offering is the Invest Oman Investment Gateway Portal, which is supported by the Investment Map for browsing sector-specific projects, the Business Simulator and Licenses Simulator (both hosted on the Oman Business Platform at business.gov.om) for planning business setup, and a Dedicated Relationship Manager Service that provides personalized guidance throughout the investor journey from inquiry through execution. The platform covers 22 strategic investment zones and multiple priority sectors including manufacturing, fisheries, mining, renewable energy, agriculture, circular economy, education, ICT, healthcare, tourism, sport, and petrochemicals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Invest Oman Investment Gateway Portal The official government investment promotion portal under the Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion (MoCIIP), providing a unified gateway for international investors to discover opportunities, receive relationship management support, and navigate licensing and approvals across 22 strategic investment zones and 13 priority sectors in Oman.
• Investment Map

Quantifiable outcome

• FDI reached 78.78 billion USD (NCSI 2025)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Oman Business Platform (business.gov.om)coreOthersIntegrated government platform for business registration, licensing, and permits - key channel for investor procedures facilitated by InvestOman
• Oman Free Zones (OPAZ)coreOthersFree trade zones authority managing special economic zones including Duqm SEZ - primary destination for foreign investors seeking tax incentives
• Madayn (Industrial Cities)coreOthersManaging industrial cities including Sohar, Sur, and Rusayl - provides land and facilities for manufacturing investors
• Omran Group (Oman Tourism Development Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-owned tourism development company developing major tourism projects including integrated tourism complexes, eco-friendly resorts, and heritage hotels across Oman
• SABICflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner in OQ8 Duqm Refinery project - one of the largest projects in the region with $9 billion investment and 230,000 barrels/day capacity
• Kuwait Petroleum International (KPI)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner in OQ8 Duqm Refinery project - major petrochemical and refining complex in Duqm
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for Oman Data Park providing cloud solutions and data center infrastructure
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud partnership for Oman Data Park enabling scalable cloud solutions and enterprise services
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Oman Government Cloud and National Data Center for secure cloud services
• IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOman joined IRENA in 2023, gaining access to $200 million in technical assistance and financing for renewable energy projects
• European Union Green PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU-Oman Green Partnership providing 50 million euro grant for solar desalination and hydrogen R&D
• Lycopodium (Canada)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEPCM partnership for Mazoun Mine copper processing plant - providing engineering and project management expertise
• Tannas EndusilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for chromite exploration in North Sharqiyah region
• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership through Knowledge Oasis Muscat (KOM) technology hub for ERP and AI adoption acceleration
• Knowledge Oasis Muscat (KOM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology hub supporting SME and startup growth with partnerships including SAP, Microsoft, and Cisco for ERP and AI adoption
• MDO (Minerals Development Oman)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOman's national mining champion leading exploration through subsidiaries (e.g., Mazoun Mining) and presenting joint projects for high-potential ventures - $260 million allocated for copper, gypsum, and chromite projects
• Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion (MoCIIP)flagshipOthersParent ministry overseeing InvestOman - represents the government's investment promotion mandate
• TajawobminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner platform for business services and investor resources in Oman

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Invest in Canada: Canada's national investment promotion agency under the federal government. Comparable in its mandate to attract FDI through sector-based targeting, concierge support for investors, and integration with provincial/territorial economic development partners.
• JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization): Japan's government-affiliated investment promotion and trade facilitation body. Comparable as a state-backed, multilingual investment promotion platform targeting foreign companies, though focused on inbound FDI into Japan rather than outbound promotion of a single economy.
• IDA Ireland: Ireland's foreign direct investment agency, a long-established global leader in investment promotion. Comparable in operating model (single-window facilitation, sector targeting, dedicated relationship management) and serves as a benchmark for what a mature, well-resourced IPA can achieve.
• UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT): UK government department responsible for trade promotion, investment attraction, and business support. Comparable in offering a government-backed unified gateway for investors, with a free advisory and facilitation model analogous to InvestOman's.
• Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB): Singapore's lead government agency for investment promotion and economic development. Comparable in its integrated, government-mandated approach to attracting multinational investment in priority sectors, but with far greater scale, brand, and execution track record.

Direct peers

• Ministry of Economy – UAE (Invest UAE): UAE's federal authority for investment promotion and FDI attraction. Directly comparable as a Gulf government gateway offering sector-specific promotion, free-zone coordination, and investor facilitation — but with a much larger economy and deal pipeline.
• MISA (Ministry of Investment Saudi Arabia): Saudi Arabia's national investment promotion agency, the closest regional counterpart to InvestOman. Both serve as unified government gateways for FDI into their respective Gulf economies, offering licensing support, sector promotion, and dedicated relationship management.
• Invest Qatar (Qatar Investment Promotion Agency): Qatar's national FDI promotion agency under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Comparable in function — single-window investor facilitation, sector targeting, and relationship management — though focused on a smaller economy with similar resource-driven structure.
• Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA): Kuwait's national authority for promoting foreign direct investment. Functionally analogous to InvestOman — government-backed investment promotion, licensing support, and sector-based targeting of international investors in a Gulf petro-economy.
• Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB): Bahrain's investment promotion authority responsible for attracting FDI and supporting business setup. Comparable as a smaller Gulf economy's investment gateway with a similar high-touch facilitation model targeting multinationals and regional HQs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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