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Oman awards $1bn marine salt mining contracts to SMEs

June 26, 2026·AGBI

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GCC CONTEXT

Oman's expansion of salt mining through small and medium enterprise contracts reflects a strategic diversification effort beyond traditional oil and gas sectors, aligning with broader GCC initiatives to develop non-hydrocarbon industries and strengthen domestic supply chains. Marine salt production carries significance for regional chemical, food processing, and industrial sectors that depend on domestic feedstock, while also generating employment in coastal zones—a pattern observed across GCC economies seeking to reduce import dependency and activate underutilized natural resources. SME-focused contract awards represent a structural shift in how Gulf governments are channeling development capital, potentially influencing sectoral dynamics in industrial services, logistics, and materials i

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