Thumrait Industrial City is Madayn’s new inland industrial development in Dhofar Governorate. It is being positioned around the natural-resource and agricultural economy of inland Dhofar rather than the port-led model of coastal Salalah.
The city is especially relevant to mining, mineral processing, building materials, food and agricultural industries. For a national comparison, see our Oman Industrial Cities guide.
Thumrait Industrial City: Key Facts
- Operator: Madayn
- Location: Dhofar Governorate
- Total area: about 4 million m²
- Phase 1 development: about 120,000 m²
- Industrial rent: Contact Madayn for current details
- Main sectors: mining, mineral processing and agricultural products
- Current status: infrastructure development/tender stage
Development Status
Thumrait is not yet a mature industrial estate. Madayn’s current city profile gives a total area of 4 million m², while the Phase 1 infrastructure package tendered in September 2026 covers approximately 120,000 m².
The Phase 1 scope includes internal roads, lighting, stormwater channels and culverts, water and sewerage networks, landscaping, plug-and-play industrial units and a facility building. The wider development is intended to prepare the city for industrial investment over subsequent phases.
Mining and Mineral Processing
Mining is the clearest strategic focus. Thumrait is close to quarry and concession areas in inland Dhofar, and Madayn specifically identifies mining and mineral processing as core activities. This can make the city relevant to gypsum, cement, building materials and other mineral-based value chains where proximity to raw material matters.
Agriculture and Food Processing
Thumrait also sits near the Najd agricultural area, giving the city a potential role in food processing, agricultural products, storage and related industrial services. Investors should evaluate water, utility and cold-chain requirements carefully for each project rather than assuming all infrastructure is already operational.
Connection to Salalah
Madayn highlights Thumrait’s proximity to Salalah, Port of Salalah and Salalah International Airport. This creates a useful inland-to-coast model: raw materials and agricultural output can be processed inland and then moved toward Salalah for domestic distribution or export.
Thumrait is not the same as Raysut Industrial City or Salalah Free Zone. Those locations serve different operating models and have different regulatory and logistics characteristics.
Who Is Thumrait Industrial City Suitable For?
- Mining and mineral-processing projects
- Gypsum, cement and building-material manufacturers
- Agricultural and food-processing projects
- Industrial service companies supporting inland Dhofar
- Investors willing to enter during the infrastructure-development stage
For export-oriented businesses that need an established free-zone environment next to a major port, compare Salalah Free Zone. For mainland industry closer to Salalah’s coastal industrial cluster, compare Raysut Industrial City.
Company Setup
Because Thumrait is still being developed, investors should confirm activity acceptance, plot availability, infrastructure timing and utility requirements before committing capital. See our Company Registration in Oman guide and Business Activity Finder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thumrait Industrial City operational?
The city is under active development. Phase 1 infrastructure has been tendered, so investors should verify current plot and utility readiness directly with Madayn.
What industries is Thumrait targeting?
Madayn identifies mining, mineral processing and agricultural products as the core sectors.
What is the current industrial rent?
Madayn currently asks investors to contact the city for current rent details.
Official reference: Madayn – Thumrait Industrial City.
