France in Oman
THE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP: HIS MAJESTY'S HISTORIC STATE VISIT, MULTI-SECTOR GREEN ENERGY DEALS, AND THE MUSCAT METRO LOGISTICS CORRIDOR
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EMBASSY OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC IN MUSCAT
Introduction: The relationship between the French Republic and the Sultanate of Oman entered a historic new era of strategic alignment following the official State Visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to Paris on June 28–29, 2026. Invited by President Emmanuel Macron, this visit marked the first official travel of an Omani ruler to France since 1989. The landmark summit culminated in the signing of 12 bilateral agreements, memoranda of understanding (MoUs), and declarations of intent. Managed through the French Embassy in Muscat, this modern partnership focuses on industrial transitions, green energy infrastructure (solar and hydro), public water governance, space tech cooperation, and high-level transport systems like the Muscat Metro project.
📂 MISSION DETAILS
Ambassador: H.E. Nabil Hajlaoui
2026 Strategic Milestone: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s historic State Visit to France (June 28–29, 2026) and the signing of 12 bilateral agreements covering renewable energy, ports, Muscat Metro, and water governance.
Key Projects: Al-Kamil & Al-Wafi 500 MW Solar Power Plant (Nama & EDF Renewables); Wadi Dayqah Dam Pumped-Storage Hydro Project (EDF Group); 15-Year Water & Wastewater Management Concession (Suez International); Muscat Metro & Port Logistics MoU; Space Tech Exchange.
Address: Diplomatic Area, Al Khuwair, Jami'at Al-Dowal Al Arabiya Street, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. (P.O. Box 208, Madinat Al Sultan Qabous, Muscat).
Phone Number: +968 24 681 800
Official Email: contact@ambafrance-om.org
Opening Hours: 08:00 - 13:00 (Sunday - Thursday, By Appointment Only)
🏗️ THE ECONOMIC BRIDGE: 2026 STRATEGIC INTELLIGENCE
I. Renewable Energy & Water Governance Contracts
Al-Kamil and Al-Wafi Solar Project (EDF Renewables): Nama Power and Water Procurement signed a contract with France’s EDF Renewables for the first phase of this landmark 500 MW solar plant, expanding Oman's carbon-free power grid.
Wadi Dayqah Dam Pumped-Storage Hydro (EDF Group): Partnering with EDF Group to develop pumped-storage hydroelectric energy using the Wadi Dayqah Dam reservoir, creating a major clean energy buffer.
15-Year Water Concession (Suez International): A consortium led by Suez International was awarded a 15-year contract to operate, maintain, and modernize water and wastewater services across the Muscat, Al Sharqiyah North, and Al Sharqiyah South governorates.
II. Transport, Logistics & The Muscat Metro
Muscat Metro Integration: A primary MoU was established between the transport ministries of both nations to leverage French engineering and operational expertise for the development of the Muscat Metro system.
Maritime Port Logistics (CMA CGM): Agreements with French shipping giant CMA CGM to collaborate on digital terminal logistics and transit infrastructure at Oman’s major ports.
III. Space, Healthcare & Cultural Exchanges
Space Cooperation: A declaration of intent signed with the French National Center for Space Studies (CNES) to collaborate on satellite applications, space research, and data analysis.
Medical Specialization: An agreement between ministries to expand training cycles for Omani specialist doctors within leading French university hospitals.
Educational Initiatives & "House of France": Decrees to promote French language education in Omani public schools and establish a dedicated "House of France" cultural center in Muscat.
