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Nafath Renewable Energy is an Omani private EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractor headquartered in Muscat that designs and constructs solar photovoltaic generation systems, founded in 2013 and operating with 11–50 employees. Its core technology is utility-scale and commercial-scale solar PV installation and integration, with a demonstrated specialization in integrating PV generation with existing industrial assets such as desalination infrastructure; the company is currently constructing a 6.3 MW solar PV facility at the Barka V Independent Water Desalination Plant targeted for March 2026, expected to supply approximately 11% of the plant's energy requirements through 2044 under a Nama Power and Water Procurement offtake framework.

The company generates revenue through two distinct motions. First, enterprise EPC contracting: large, project-based, one-time contracts with government-owned utilities and water producers for utility-scale solar installations. Second, channel-partner driven hardware sales: partnering with Oman's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources and the Development Bank to deliver the 'Solar Energy – Sustainable Harvest' farmer programme, where Nafath installs solar systems for full-time and part-time farmers who access interest-free or 3% financing up to RO 15,000 with one-year grace and seven-year repayment. The customer base spans enterprise water utilities, SMB farmers, and—more recently—household community solar through the APSR Imtidad Community Solar Power Stations Programme. No patents, certifications, regulatory actions, or M&A activity are evidenced; ownership is undisclosed; and the CEO listed is Musab AlFarsi.

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Nafath Renewable Energy is an Omani EPC contractor that designs and constructs utility-scale and commercial solar PV systems, serving government utilities, Omani farmers through a Ministry-financed programme, and household community solar in Oman.

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Operating
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11–50
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HeadquartersMuscat, Oman
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Muscat
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Oman
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Middle East
Markets served

Serves global market

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Keyword5 values
solar EPC services, photovoltaic installations, renewable energy construction, agricultural solar systems, utility-scale solar
Industry4 codes
1Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System)
CodeEUAMABABPrimaryYes
2Solar PV Power Plant EPC (Utility-Scale)
CodeEUAEAAAGPrimaryNo
3Solar Project Development & IPP (Utility-Scale & Rooftop)
CodeEUAMABAAPrimaryNo
4Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations)
CodeEUAEADAAPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Solar Electric Power Generation221114
  • Electric Power Generation22111
Product category
Solar EPC Services
GTM motion2 records

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1EPC Solar Construction
TypeOne Time License
Description

Engineering, procurement, and construction services for large-scale solar PV projects. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts for government and utility clients, including desalination plants and community solar installations.

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2Agricultural Solar Systems
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Installation of solar power systems for farms under government-sponsored financing programmes. The company provides complete solar solutions to farmers who access financing through the Development Bank.

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Distribution channels2 records

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Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Pricing details2 tiers
1Full-time farmer solar financing
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadenceMulti-year contract
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Interest-free loans up to RO 15,000; grace period of one year; repayment terms up to seven years

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2Part-time farmer solar financing
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadenceMulti-year contract
Notes

3% interest loans up to RO 15,000; grace period of one year; repayment terms up to seven years

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Nafath Renewable Energy is an Omani engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor that designs and installs solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for industrial, agricultural, and community applications. The company delivers utility-scale solar PV integration projects (e.g., a 6.3 MW facility at the Barka V Desalination Plant) and operates the 'Solar Energy – Sustainable Harvest' programme in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and a Development Bank to deploy solar systems for farmers.

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Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 3 values shown
  • Reduces electricity costs for farmers by up to 30%
+2 more records
Product and service3 records
1Solar Energy – Sustainable Harvest Programme
CategoryAgricultural Solar EPC
Description

A solar power system deployment programme delivered in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and a Development Bank, enabling farmers in Oman to install solar power systems (typically for irrigation and farm operations) with facilitated financing.

2Utility-Scale Solar PV EPC Services
CategoryUtility-Scale Solar EPC
Description

Engineering, procurement and construction of large-scale solar PV facilities for industrial and utility clients in Oman, including grid-connected installations at critical infrastructure such as desalination plants.

3Community Solar Station Installation
CategoryCommunity Solar EPC
Description

Deployment of community-scale solar stations intended to serve household electricity consumers and local residential demand in underserved areas.

Scale indicator2 records

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Partnership3 partners
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-06-24
Description

The APSR inaugurated the Imtidad Community Solar Power Stations Programme under which community solar projects will be developed, including projects with Omani SMEs like Nafath Renewable Energy.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-03-31
Description

Nafath Renewable Energy collaborates with Oman's Ministry of Agriculture and the Development Bank to deliver the 'Solar Energy – Sustainable Harvest' programme. Nafath provides solar power system installation services while the Ministry provides programme administration and farmer outreach. The initiative offers financing to farmers for solar installation to reduce agricultural electricity costs and enhance sustainability.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Nama Power and Water Procurement is the offtake counterparty for the Barka V Desalination Plant's water purchase agreement. The solar PV facility constructed by Nafath Renewable Energy will supply approximately 11% of the plant's energy requirements through 2044 under the agreement framework managed by Nama.

Recent move5 records

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Expansion highlight5 records

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Peers10 records
TypeRegional player
Description

Dubai-based renewable energy IPP and EPC developer with active utility-scale solar projects across the Middle East and Africa. Directly comparable to Nafath as a regional solar EPC competitor pursuing similar industrial and government-backed tenders in GCC markets.

TypeRegional player
Description

Dubai-based solar IPP and developer focused on emerging markets including MENA. Comparable as a regional solar developer pursuing utility-scale and C&I solar projects in the same GCC geographies as Nafath.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Saudi-listed developer, owner, and operator of power generation and desalinated water plants, including large-scale solar. Comparable as a much larger incumbent that dominates the same government-tendered, utility-scale solar + desalination pipeline that Nafath competes in.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Emerging-markets distributed solar provider focused on off-grid and PAYG solar for households and small businesses. Comparable as a distributed-solar peer operating in adjacent emerging-market segments where subsidised-finance and off-grid models matter.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global renewable energy developer and IPP with utility-scale solar projects across MENA. Comparable as a broad incumbent likely to compete with Nafath on larger Omani utility tenders.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global utility with significant renewable generation and desalination-related activities in MENA. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the integrated power + water + renewables space that Nafath's desalination PV work overlaps with.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Germany-headquartered solar EPC and project developer with a strong MENA project track record. Comparable as a utility-scale solar EPC peer competing in similar geographies and project profiles as Nafath.

TypeRegional player
Description

UAE-headquartered distributed solar developer serving commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers across the MENA region. Comparable to Nafath's distributed solar go-to-market and multi-segment (agricultural + industrial) customer approach.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Smaller Omani and GCC solar EPC contractors competing for the same agricultural and SME solar programmes. Comparable as direct local competitors for Nafath's government-channel and farmer-solar projects within Oman.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global energy major with utility-scale solar and integrated power activities across MENA. Comparable as a deep-pocketed incumbent able to underbid smaller Omani EPCs on larger Vision 2040 tenders.

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Weaknesses4 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights5 records

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Named customers2 records

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Segment3 records

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Ideal customer profile3 records

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Nafath Renewable Energy

Solar EPC Servicesnafath.com

Nafath Renewable Energy is an Omani EPC contractor that designs and constructs utility-scale and commercial solar PV systems, serving government utilities, Omani farmers through a Ministry-financed programme, and household community solar in Oman.

What Nafath Renewable Energy does

Nafath Renewable Energy is an Omani private EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractor headquartered in Muscat that designs and constructs solar photovoltaic generation systems, founded in 2013 and operating with 11–50 employees. Its core technology is utility-scale and commercial-scale solar PV installation and integration, with a demonstrated specialization in integrating PV generation with existing industrial assets such as desalination infrastructure; the company is currently constructing a 6.3 MW solar PV facility at the Barka V Independent Water Desalination Plant targeted for March 2026, expected to supply approximately 11% of the plant's energy requirements through 2044 under a Nama Power and Water Procurement offtake framework.

The company generates revenue through two distinct motions. First, enterprise EPC contracting: large, project-based, one-time contracts with government-owned utilities and water producers for utility-scale solar installations. Second, channel-partner driven hardware sales: partnering with Oman's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources and the Development Bank to deliver the 'Solar Energy – Sustainable Harvest' farmer programme, where Nafath installs solar systems for full-time and part-time farmers who access interest-free or 3% financing up to RO 15,000 with one-year grace and seven-year repayment. The customer base spans enterprise water utilities, SMB farmers, and—more recently—household community solar through the APSR Imtidad Community Solar Power Stations Programme. No patents, certifications, regulatory actions, or M&A activity are evidenced; ownership is undisclosed; and the CEO listed is Musab AlFarsi.

Nafath Renewable Energy firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Nafath Renewable Energy
Legal name
Nafath Renewable Energy
Website
https://nafath.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2013
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Nafath Renewable Energy is an Omani EPC contractor that designs and constructs utility-scale and commercial solar PV systems, serving government utilities, Omani farmers through a Ministry-financed programme, and household community solar in Oman.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Nafath Renewable Energy industry classification

Industry
Product category
Solar EPC Services
NAICS
Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Generation (22111)
akta.pro primary industry
Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)
akta.pro secondary industries
Solar PV Power Plant EPC (Utility-Scale) (EUAEAAAG), Solar Project Development & IPP (Utility-Scale & Rooftop) (EUAMABAA), Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations) (EUAEADAA)

Keywords

  • Solar EPC services
  • Photovoltaic installations
  • Renewable energy construction
  • Agricultural solar systems
  • Utility-scale solar

Where Nafath Renewable Energy is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Muscat
HQ country
Oman
HQ region
Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

Nafath Renewable Energy business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

  1. EPC Solar Construction: Engineering, procurement, and construction services for large-scale solar PV projects. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts for government and utility clients, including desalination plants and community solar installations.
  2. Agricultural Solar Systems: Installation of solar power systems for farms under government-sponsored financing programmes. The company provides complete solar solutions to farmers who access financing through the Development Bank.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
Unit PricingMulti-year contractFull-time farmer solar financing
Unit PricingMulti-year contractPart-time farmer solar financing

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Nafath Renewable Energy product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Nafath Renewable Energy is an Omani engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor that designs and installs solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for industrial, agricultural, and community applications. The company delivers utility-scale solar PV integration projects (e.g., a 6.3 MW facility at the Barka V Desalination Plant) and operates the 'Solar Energy – Sustainable Harvest' programme in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and a Development Bank to deploy solar systems for farmers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Solar Energy – Sustainable Harvest Programme A solar power system deployment programme delivered in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and a Development Bank, enabling farmers in Oman to install solar power systems (typically for irrigation and farm operations) with facilitated financing.
  • Utility-Scale Solar PV EPC Services Engineering, procurement and construction of large-scale solar PV facilities for industrial and utility clients in Oman, including grid-connected installations at critical infrastructure such as desalination plants.
  • Community Solar Station Installation Deployment of community-scale solar stations intended to serve household electricity consumers and local residential demand in underserved areas.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Reduces electricity costs for farmers by up to 30%
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use Nafath Renewable Energy

Customer profile

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Nafath Renewable Energy technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Nafath Renewable Energy partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

  • Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026The APSR inaugurated the Imtidad Community Solar Power Stations Programme under which community solar projects will be developed, including projects with Omani SMEs like Nafath Renewable Energy.
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources (Oman)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026Nafath Renewable Energy collaborates with Oman's Ministry of Agriculture and the Development Bank to deliver the 'Solar Energy – Sustainable Harvest' programme. Nafath provides solar power system installation services while the Ministry provides programme administration and farmer outreach. The initiative offers financing to farmers for solar installation to reduce agricultural electricity costs and enhance sustainability.
  • Nama Power and Water ProcurementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNama Power and Water Procurement is the offtake counterparty for the Barka V Desalination Plant's water purchase agreement. The solar PV facility constructed by Nafath Renewable Energy will supply approximately 11% of the plant's energy requirements through 2044 under the agreement framework managed by Nama.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Nafath Renewable Energy competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Regional players

  • AMEA Power: Dubai-based renewable energy IPP and EPC developer with active utility-scale solar projects across the Middle East and Africa. Directly comparable to Nafath as a regional solar EPC competitor pursuing similar industrial and government-backed tenders in GCC markets.
  • Phanes Energy: Dubai-based solar IPP and developer focused on emerging markets including MENA. Comparable as a regional solar developer pursuing utility-scale and C&I solar projects in the same GCC geographies as Nafath.
  • Yellow Door Energy: UAE-headquartered distributed solar developer serving commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers across the MENA region. Comparable to Nafath's distributed solar go-to-market and multi-segment (agricultural + industrial) customer approach.

Broad incumbents

  • ACWA Power: Saudi-listed developer, owner, and operator of power generation and desalinated water plants, including large-scale solar. Comparable as a much larger incumbent that dominates the same government-tendered, utility-scale solar + desalination pipeline that Nafath competes in.
  • EDF Renewables: Global renewable energy developer and IPP with utility-scale solar projects across MENA. Comparable as a broad incumbent likely to compete with Nafath on larger Omani utility tenders.
  • ENGIE: Global utility with significant renewable generation and desalination-related activities in MENA. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the integrated power + water + renewables space that Nafath's desalination PV work overlaps with.
  • TotalEnergies Renewables: Global energy major with utility-scale solar and integrated power activities across MENA. Comparable as a deep-pocketed incumbent able to underbid smaller Omani EPCs on larger Vision 2040 tenders.

Emerging players

  • Sun King: Emerging-markets distributed solar provider focused on off-grid and PAYG solar for households and small businesses. Comparable as a distributed-solar peer operating in adjacent emerging-market segments where subsidised-finance and off-grid models matter.
  • ib vogt: Germany-headquartered solar EPC and project developer with a strong MENA project track record. Comparable as a utility-scale solar EPC peer competing in similar geographies and project profiles as Nafath.
  • Al Jouf Agriculture & Renewable Energy initiatives (local Omani EPCs): Smaller Omani and GCC solar EPC contractors competing for the same agricultural and SME solar programmes. Comparable as direct local competitors for Nafath's government-channel and farmer-solar projects within Oman.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Nafath Renewable Energy social profiles

Digital presence

Nafath Renewable Energy financial estimates

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Nafath Renewable Energy leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Nafath Renewable Energy funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Nafath Renewable Energy M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Nafath Renewable Energy

What does Nafath Renewable Energy do?

Nafath Renewable Energy is an Omani engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor that designs and installs solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for industrial, agricultural, and community applications. The company delivers utility-scale solar PV integration projects (e.g., a 6.3 MW facility at the Barka V Desalination Plant) and operates the 'Solar Energy – Sustainable Harvest' programme in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and a Development Bank to deploy solar systems for farmers.

Is Nafath Renewable Energy a public or private company?

Nafath Renewable Energy is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Nafath Renewable Energy founded?

Nafath Renewable Energy was founded in 2013. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Nafath Renewable Energy based?

Nafath Renewable Energy is headquartered in Muscat, Oman, in the Middle East region.

How does Nafath Renewable Energy make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. EPC Solar Construction is the primary driver. The others are agricultural Solar Systems.

Who are Nafath Renewable Energy's main competitors?

Regional players on record are AMEA Power, Phanes Energy and Yellow Door Energy. Broad incumbents are ACWA Power, EDF Renewables, ENGIE and TotalEnergies Renewables. Emerging players are Sun King, ib vogt and Al Jouf Agriculture & Renewable Energy initiatives (local Omani EPCs).

Does Nafath Renewable Energy have an API?

No public API is recorded for Nafath Renewable Energy.

What industry is Nafath Renewable Energy in?

Nafath Renewable Energy's product category is Solar EPC Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAMABAB, Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System), with a secondary code of EUAEAAAG, Solar PV Power Plant EPC (Utility-Scale). Its NAICS code is 221114.

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Oman ObserverImtidad opens new opportunities for Omani renewable companiesOman's Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR), in partnership with Nama Group and licensed electricity companies, launched the Imtidad community solar programme last week, allowing households and businesses to purchase shares in grid-connected solar stations and receive electricity bill credits. Local Omani companies including Green Universe Enterprise (GUE), which won the competitive tender to deliver the first phase, Voltamp Energy, which supplied inverter-duty transformers, and Nafath Renewable Energy are actively participating in the programme's rollout. The initiative aligns with Oman Vision 2040's clean energy transition goals and aims to maximise underutilised land while broadening renewable energy participation for consumers without requiring them to own or maintain solar infrastructure.SolarQuarterOman Launches RO 5 Million Community Solar Program To Cut Power Bills And Expand Clean EnergyThe Government of Oman has launched the Imtidad Community Solar Power Stations Program, a RO 5 million initiative to expand renewable energy use and reduce household electricity costs by up to 40% for eligible citizens. The program, implemented by the Authority for Public Services Regulation in partnership with regional electricity distribution companies, aims to establish community solar power stations with a combined capacity of around 20 MW. The first pilot station, Imtidad 1, was inaugurated in Al Wadi Al Kabir, Muscat Governorate, with a 1.46 MW capacity built by Omani SMEs Green Universe Enterprise and Nafath Renewables.ZawyaOman: Nafath named implementing contractor for community solar plantNafath Renewable Energy was appointed implementing contractor for a 1.5 MW community solar plant in Al Wadi Al Kabir, Muscat, under Oman's Imtidad programme. The programme lets households and businesses buy into grid-connected solar stations and receive bill credits. Nafath has completed work for government bodies and private clients.ZawyaOman expands solar use in water desalinationNafath Renewable Energy commissioned a 6.5 MW on-grid solar PV facility to support the Barka 5 desalination plant. The facility will supply up to 11% of the plant's energy needs until 2044, and is the second such project in Oman after Veolia's 17 MWp farm.Oman ObserverOman expands solar use in water desalinationGS Inima Barka-5 Desalination Co commissioned a 6.5 MW on-grid solar PV plant in Oman, implemented by Nafath Renewable Energy. The facility will supply up to 11% of the plant's energy needs until 2044, and is the second such project in the country.Fast Company Middle EastOman rolls out solar energy programme to cut farming costs and boost food securityOman's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources has launched a 'Solar Energy – Sustainable Harvest' programme to help farmers install solar power systems, in collaboration with Nafath Renewable Energy and the Development Bank. The scheme offers financing of up to RO15,000 with zero interest for full-time farmers and 3% for part-time farmers, along with a grace period of up to one year and repayment terms of up to seven years. Priority is given to farms producing key fruits and vegetables under the national food security programme that use greenhouses or advanced irrigation systems.ZawyaOman: New solar scheme to support farmers, reduce carbon emissionsOman's Ministry of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water Resources launched the 'Solar Energy – Sustainable Harvest' initiative with Nafath Renewable Energy and Development Bank. It offers up to RO15,000 in financing for solar systems on farms, with zero interest for full-time farmers and a seven-year repayment period. The move aims to lower electricity costs and cut carbon emissions.Smart Water MagazineOman's Barka V Desalination Plant plans solar integration to reduce energy footprintThe Barka V Independent Water Project in Oman, a desalination plant with 100,000 m³ per day capacity that began commercial operations in June 2024, is integrating a 6.3 MW solar PV facility to supply approximately 11% of its energy requirements through 2044 under a water purchase agreement with Nama Power and Water Procurement. The solar plant, with construction underway by Omani EPC contractor Nafath Renewable Energy and completion targeted for March 2026, will make Barka V the second desalination facility in Oman to incorporate solar energy, following the 17 MWp installation at the Sharqiyah Desalination Plant in 2023. The project reflects Oman's broader energy transition objectives under Oman Vision 2040 and increasing efforts by public and private stakeholders to reduce emissions from water infrastructure.Oman ObserverNew market to unlock investment pathwaysThe Sultanate of Oman, through the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX), launched its first Alternative Investment Market on November 3, 2025, in collaboration with multiple government entities and the Estidamah programme, as part of a capital-market incentive programme aligned with Oman Vision 2040. The new platform is designed to unlock financing and investment pathways for SMEs and family-owned businesses through simplified listing requirements and tax, marketing, and operational incentives, with Bawarq Nizwa International Investment listed directly in the initial phase and Nafath Renewable Energy, Mays Cars, and Oman Pesticides & Air Fresheners Company preparing for indirect listings. The programme will be implemented over a five-year period across three tracks aimed at deepening Oman's capital markets, improving governance, and supporting private-sector expansion.