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Al Batinah North Governorate
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Al Batinah North Governorate

Gateway of the East and the West

Strategic Direction

Vision

Al Batinah North: a destination for economic prosperity and sustainable development

Mission

Partnership and integration to achieve economic prosperity, and effective governance to raise the efficiency of services in a manner that enhances quality of life

Values

  • Integration
  • Responsibility
  • Empowerment
  • Communication
  • Governance
  • Leadership
  • Partnership
  • Quality
  • Sustainability
  • Innovation

Comparative Advantages of the Governorate

Interconnected strengths that make Al Batinah North a maritime and land gateway for production, trade and investment, combining the strength of place, people and resources.

Location and Connectivity

  1. Strategic Location

    A coastal location on the Sea of Oman, with land connections to the governorates of Al Buraimi, Al Dhahirah and Al Batinah South, and to the United Arab Emirates.

  2. Logistics Readiness

    Three commercial ports, Sohar Airport and a main road network, alongside the Sohar–Abu Dhabi railway project.

  3. Multiple Gateways

    The ports of Sohar, Al-Suwaiq and Shinas, Sohar Airport, and land corridors linking the Governorate's Wilayats to regional markets.

People and Economy

  • Population Density

    A large population base, predominantly of working age and youth, supporting an active market and a promising workforce.

  • Economic Activities

    Sohar Port and Freezone, the industrial cities, and small and medium enterprises form a diverse economic base.

Resources and Production

  • Natural Resources

    Environmental diversity extending from the Western Hajar Mountains to the coast of the Sea of Oman, opening multiple avenues for development and investment.

  • Agricultural and Fisheries Wealth

    An extensive coastline and supportive agricultural environments sustaining fisheries and agricultural production and strengthening the food security system.

Tourist Sites in the Wilayats of Al Batinah North Governorate