Governorate Overview
Al Buraimi’s position adjacent to Al Ain in the UAE creates significant cross-border economic activity. The governorate serves as a gateway for trade flows between Oman and the UAE, with logistics and warehousing facilities expanding. Copper mining at Al Wasit and agricultural development in the Al Buraimi oasis provide additional economic anchors.
Key Investment Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 120,000 |
| Share of national GDP | 2.1% |
| Key sectors | cross-border trade, logistics, agriculture, mining |
| Investment zones | Al Buraimi Industrial Zone, border crossing facilities |
Infrastructure
The governorate’s infrastructure base includes UAE border crossing, Al Buraimi highway, industrial zone infrastructure. Government investment in transport connectivity and utilities continues to expand, with Vision 2040 infrastructure programmes prioritising underserved regions.
Priority Investment Opportunities
Key opportunities in Al Buraimi include Logistics warehousing, border trade facilitation, mining value-addition, agricultural modernisation. The governorate administration actively supports investor facilitation through the One-Stop-Shop service centres established under the Invest Oman initiative.
Regulatory Environment
Investment in Al Buraimi benefits from national-level regulatory frameworks including the Foreign Capital Investment Law, Commercial Companies Law, and sector-specific licensing through relevant ministries. Free zone establishments offer additional regulatory flexibility and incentive packages.
Vision 2040 Alignment
The Al Buraimi Governorate Development Plan aligns with Vision 2040’s balanced regional development objectives. Priority investment areas have been identified through governorate-level strategic planning processes, with dedicated budgetary allocations for enabling infrastructure and human capital development.