Overview
Al Wusta Governorate is Oman’s industrial development frontier — Oman’s largest governorate by area — home to Duqm SEZ, the new industrial city, and Oman’s most ambitious economic development project.
Population: Approximately 0.06mn
Key economic assets:
- Duqm SEZ
- Duqm Refinery
- Port of Duqm
- Oman Drydock
- green hydrogen development
Vision 2040 Role
Vision 2040’s well-being and regional balance priority targets ensuring that economic development benefits reach all governorates — not just the Muscat capital region. Al Wusta Governorate’s development is tracked as part of the ‘complete neighbourhood’ infrastructure programme and regional economic development initiatives.
Strategic Significance
Understanding Al Wusta Governorate’s economic geography is essential for investors targeting Oman’s Vision 2040 opportunities — particularly in sectors where the governorate has specific competitive advantages.
For detailed analysis, see the geographic deep dives and investment intelligence sections.