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21-23 September 2026

WHY OMAN?
DEMAND DRIVERS

Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat
CO-LOCATED WITH IMPEX

What's Driving Demand in the Sultanate

What's Driving Demand in Oman?

Construction

Residential, commercial, hospitality, industrial sectors all accelerating

Renewable Energy

30% renewable target by 2030 & Billions of investments in sustainable infrastructure

Healthcare

New medical facilities & pharmaceutical manufacturing requiring specialized glass

Tourism

Resort and hospitality expansion requiring premium architectural glass

Sustainability

Building codes increasingly mandating energy-efficient solutions

Re-Export Market

1.Free zones & industrial cities export over RO 4.5bn a year, linking Oman to the world

Availability of Manpower

Young, expanding workforce with around 700,000 new jobs targeted for 2026–2030 to support private-sector and industrial growth

Investor-Friendly Setup

Young, expanding workforce with around 700,000 new jobs targeted for 2026–2030 to support private-sector and industrial growth

The Oman Import Gap

Oman is at a point where domestic demand far outpaces local production.

  • • Import Volume: Oman's glass imports are valued at USD 112.36 million annually
  • • Trade Deficit: With exports at USD 64 million, the country faces a USD 52 million trade deficit
  • • Urbanization: A projected 80% population increase by 2040 will require 20,000+ new residential units annually

Major Infrastructure Projects (2024-2030)

$2.6B
Sultan Haitham City
20,000 residential units; estimated 1.6–2.4 million sq.m of glass
$2.4B
AIDA by Dar Global
High-end luxury mixed-use development requiring specialized facades
$1.3B
Al Khuwair Waterfront
Premium urban retail and office spaces
$1B
Sustainable City Yiti
Green architecture focusing on high-performance glass
$1.5B+
Duqm Refinery & Port
Industrial facilities, specialized glass

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