Madha is a geographically unique Omani wilayat in Musandam Governorate, entirely surrounded by UAE territory. We review what distinguishes its industrial location.
Overview of Madha Industrial City
Madha Industrial City is located in Musandam Governorate and was officially inaugurated in 2024. The city covers a total area of 1.5 million m². According to official data published on the Madayn website, it is a newly established city, and investments are currently in the initial reception phase, as stated by Madayn.
Key Sectors and Industries
According to Madayn data, Madha Industrial City attracts activities including: light and medium industries, logistics services, warehousing, technical services, as well as commercial and residential zones.
Investment Incentives and Advantages in Madha
The base industrial rental price in Madha city, according to the Madayn portal as of September 2026, is determined through direct agreement with Madayn (a newly established city). The general incentives provided by Madayn to all investors in this city, as listed on the official investment portal (invest.madayn.om) as of September 2026 and subject to change, include:
- A five-year exemption from tax on net profit for qualifying manufacturing projects, then 15% (conditions are set by the authorities)
- Full customs exemption (0%) on the import of production inputs, machinery, equipment, spare parts, raw materials, and packaging materials
- 100% foreign ownership with the ability to sell, mortgage, or lease buildings constructed on the land
- No restrictions on foreign exchange, import, export, or sales
- Renewable land lease contract for 30 years
- Support for employing trained professionals, with up to 65% of non-Omani workforce
- Full provision of water, electricity, natural gas, wastewater treatment, and high-speed internet
- All approvals processed within Madayn itself through a single service center ("Masar") with professional support five days a week and land delivery within a timeframe specified by Madayn
Strategic Location and Infrastructure
A unique strategic location as an Omani exclave within UAE territory, near UAE border crossings, the Sea of Oman, and Gulf markets, with tax and customs incentives for investors.
The above incentives are intended for those planning a direct industrial project within Madha: a factory, a major workshop, or a warehousing and logistics facility. If this matches your project, NGIOM begins by assessing your decision before commitment (market, location, and key requirements), then coordinates the setup, licensing, and liaison with Madayn once your decision is clear. The incentives themselves are granted by Madayn according to their terms, not by us.
However, there is another opportunity alongside direct industrial investment that investors often overlook:
The Opportunity Is Not Only Inside the Industrial City—But Around It As Well
Investing within the industrial city itself is a relatively large-scale industrial project, suitable for those planning a factory or facility. However, around every active industrial city, workers, employees, and companies operate daily, all with daily needs: Where do workers have lunch? Where do they pray? Where do companies buy spare parts for their equipment? The size of this demand around Madha, who currently meets it, and at what quality, is a hypothesis to be tested with data, not assumed figures. If validated, this represents an opportunity for medium and small investors with lower capital, with demand tied to an existing city rather than a hypothetical market.
The city is in its early stages, and the number of operating establishments and the scale of demand around it change at each phase; therefore, this demand should be measured with data during project study, not assumed.
How NGIOM Supports You—No Matter the Size of Your Project
NGIOM provides analysis based on official data and updated maps: Madayn’s published data on its fourteen industrial cities (year of establishment, area, actual industrial sectors, industrial rent, and incentives), in addition to feasibility studies and direct coordination with Madayn for those planning a major industrial project within Madha, and precise definition of the research scope—from one kilometer to ten kilometers—for those planning a service project around it.
For small and medium investors: two separate, precise analyses, not a vague general one—what workers actually need (restaurants, pharmacies, mosques, banks, etc.), and what company owners actually need (maintenance, spare parts, insurance, etc.)—with a clear numerical gap for completely absent services within your area, and knowledge of your actual competitors there now by name and evaluation, all delivered and reviewed with you in a dedicated report.
Whether your project is a large factory inside Madha Industrial City or a service activity around it, start by assessing your decision with us, and we will provide you with accurate data from the very first step.
Contact Us NowSource: The official website of the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) and the investment portal invest.madayn.om, as of September 2026. Figures, incentives, and rental rates are subject to change; please check the portal before making any decisions.