Ibri Industrial City is Madayn’s developing industrial location in Al Dhahirah Governorate. It is positioned around western Oman’s mineral resources, oil-and-gas supply chains and road connections toward Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
By the end of June 2026, Madayn reported approximately OMR 25 million in investment across 17 signed contracts. For a national comparison, see our Oman Industrial Cities guide.
Ibri Industrial City: Key Facts
- Operator: Madayn
- Location: Al Dhahirah Governorate
- Total area: 10 million m²
- Developed area: more than 2.6 million m² reported in 2026
- Signed contracts: 17
- Cumulative investment: about OMR 25 million by June 2026
- Main sectors: oil and gas, food, manufacturing, light industry, marble and chrome-related activity
Development Status
Ibri should be viewed as an operating but still expanding industrial city. Madayn has completed major Phase 1 infrastructure, while additional facilities and support projects are planned under the 2026–2030 development programme.
Location, Borders and Logistics
Madayn highlights Ibri’s position near key trade routes and border crossings with Saudi Arabia and the UAE. That makes the city relevant to companies serving western Oman, regional road freight and inland industrial customers.
Oil, Gas and Mineral Industries
Al Dhahirah has competitive advantages in marble and chrome, while the wider western interior includes oil-and-gas activity. Madayn’s 2026 update lists oil and gas, food, manufacturing and light industries among the sectors already represented in signed projects.
Investors should evaluate whether local raw materials, customers or border routes actually reduce total logistics cost. A cheap plot alone is not enough to justify an inland location.
Current and Planned Facilities
Madayn’s 2026–2030 plan for Ibri includes a security fence, administration building, an Entrepreneurial Complex for SMEs, service-area protection works and expansion of green spaces. Investors should distinguish these planned facilities from infrastructure already operating today.
Who Is Ibri Suitable For?
- Oil-and-gas suppliers serving western and interior Oman
- Marble, chrome and mineral-related manufacturing
- Food and light manufacturing
- Warehousing and regional road logistics
- Companies targeting Saudi and UAE overland routes
For another border-oriented mainland location, compare Al Buraimi Industrial City. For a mature interior oil-and-gas support ecosystem, compare Nizwa Industrial City.
Company Setup
Start with our Company Registration in Oman guide and confirm the exact industrial activities using the Business Activity Finder.
Frequently Asked Questions
How developed is Ibri Industrial City?
Madayn reported more than 2.6 million m² developed out of a 10 million m² total area in 2026.
How much investment is in Ibri?
Madayn reported approximately OMR 25 million in cumulative investment by the end of June 2026.
Is Ibri a free zone?
No. It is a Madayn mainland industrial city.
Official reference: Madayn – Ibri 2026 investment update.
