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Zawya
27-02-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
Oman attracts global investments in semiconductors, electric vehicles
Muscat: Qais Mohammed Al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, on Wednesday conferred with representatives of Taiwanese tech giant EONH Private Holdings—a company specialized in semiconductors—and China's Jetour Global—a leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer—to discuss opportunities for localizing future industries and enhancing the Sultanate of Oman's position as an advanced industrial hub. The overall goal is to meet the objectives of Oman Industrial Strategy 2040. During the meeting, Al Yousef affirmed the ministry's commitment to attract quality investments in promising sectors and provide incentives to support relevant projects. This approach, he said, calls for joint cooperation between government and private establishments to ensure the success of such investments and consolidate Oman's regional and international status. For his part, Steve Chao, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Taiwanese company EONH Private Holdings, said that the company chose the Sultanate of Oman as the first investment destination in the region. EONH Private Holdings seeks to establish a factory specialized in semiconductor chips, the core component for the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and artificial intelligence (AI). Chao added that the initiative aims to transfer knowledge and expertise and train local cadres by establishing a specialized centre for the promotion of the converting industries sector. This, he explained, will enhance chances for the competitiveness of the Sultanate of Oman as an industrial hub. The representative of Jetour Global outlined the company's plans to invest in the EV sector in the Sultanate of Oman, noting that initial studies indicate that the volume of the company's expected investment will be about RO 6.9 billion (18 billion US dollars), along with chances of generating 10,000 employment opportunities. The project is scheduled to be carried out within two years of the official announcement. Meanwhile, Dr. Saleh Said Masan, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion for Commerce and Industry, said that the abovementioned projects are in line with the priorities of the Industrial Strategy 2040. The strategy, he added, focuses on capital-intensive industries and knowledge-based industries like semiconductors, EVs and batteries. In this context, Masan stressed the need to provide quality incentives for such investments. He called for the formation of a technical team to develop an executive plan to localize industrial projects and ensure the realization of the desired objectives. By endorsing initiatives to introduce investment opportunities, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion aims to consolidate economic diversification, enable the private sector to contribute to raise in-country value (ICV) and expand the diversification of industrial facilities across the governorates of the Sultanate of Oman. This will in turn boost the industrial sector's contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). © Muscat Media Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Observer
26-02-2025
- Automotive
- Observer
Oman attracts major investments in semiconductors, electric vehicles
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman is set to become a key player in the semiconductor and electric vehicle (EV) industries, following high-level discussions between the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion and two global companies—Taiwan's EONH Private Holdings and China's Jetour. Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, met with representatives from both companies to explore investment opportunities aimed at positioning Oman as an advanced industrial hub. These discussions align with the country's Industrial Strategy 2040, which focuses on attracting high-value industries that drive economic diversification and technological advancement. During the meeting, Al Yousef reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to providing incentives and streamlining regulations to support these strategic investments. He emphasized that collaboration between government agencies and private sector stakeholders is essential to ensuring the success of such projects. SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING IN OMAN Taiwan's EONH Private Holdings, a leader in semiconductor technology, announced its decision to establish a semiconductor chip manufacturing plant in Oman—its first investment of this scale in the region. Ali Steve Chao, Chairman of EONH, stated that the project aims to transfer technical expertise and develop local talent through a dedicated training and research center. The facility will support Oman's ambitions in Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced computing. $18 BILLION EV INVESTMENT China's Jetour, a key player in the electric vehicle sector, presented its investment plan for Oman, focusing on EV production and battery technology. The company's innovative approach includes advanced battery charging and replacement systems, currently deployed in China. Preliminary assessments indicate an investment of RO 6.9 billion ($18 billion), with the potential to generate 10,000 job opportunities. The project is expected to commence within two years following its official announcement. STRATEGIC ECONOMIC IMPACT Dr Saleh bin Saeed Masan, Under-Secretary for Commerce and Industry, highlighted the strategic alignment of these projects with Oman's Industrial Strategy 2040, which prioritizes capital-intensive and knowledge-based industries. He also directed the formation of a technical team to develop an implementation roadmap for localizing these projects and ensuring they deliver maximum economic benefits. The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion continues to spearhead efforts to diversify Oman's economy, enhance local manufacturing capabilities, and attract cutting-edge industries. These investments are expected to increase the industrial sector's contribution to Oman's GDP, boost private sector participation, and strengthen the country's position as a global industrial hub. — ONA
