RO 100 million projects to beef up Oman's food security
Muscat: Oman has given the green light to 111 new investment projects valued at more than RO 100 million, marking a major step forward in its drive to boost local food production and reduce reliance on imports. The approvals came at the conclusion of the 2026 Food Security Lab, which wrapped up today under the auspices of Abdulsalam bin Mohammed al Murshidi, President of Oman Investment Authority. Alongside the investment projects, officials endorsed 16 enabling initiatives and signed 10...
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