Mashroo3k Company offers a feasibility study for a wet wipes manufacturing project, ensuring the highest profit margins and the best payback period, through a series of precise studies on the industrial sector in the Sultanate of Oman, analysis of local and foreign competitors’ strategies, and the ability to provide competitive pricing proposals.
Wet wipes are used for personal hygiene and for cleaning furniture. Wet wipes are produced using non-woven fiber papers, which are moistened with water or other liquids, and treated with moisturizers and various fragrances. The wet wipes are packaged and wrapped in containers that contain preservatives such as methylisothiazolinone to prevent the growth of bacteria or mold, which helps preserve the product for long periods. The wet wipes factory project is one of the projects that draws the interest of the Omani government and funding agencies in the Sultanate of Oman, due to the increasing demand for wet wipe products according to studies by Mashroo3k Company regarding the needs of customers in various sectors in the Sultanate of Oman. The factory targets hotels, furnished apartments, companies, restaurants, individuals, wholesale and retail shops, and wedding halls.
<Consultants from Mashroo3k consulting company point out that the diversity of sectors in which the wet wipes factory contributes makes it an attractive option for Omani investors looking to invest in the Sultanate of Oman, given the state’s policies to revitalize the industrial sector, in line with the 2040 vision. There is also the potential to develop production lines in the factory according to the latest international standards, which enhances its export opportunities and contributes to other important sectors. … </p>
Using industrial technology.
Using high-quality raw materials.
Increasing the domestic production of disinfectant wipes.
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The Industrial Sector in the GCC Countries
The industrial sector is considered the cornerstone of the development of global economies, with its indicators being a measure of a country’s progress and development. The strength of the industrial sector in some Western countries today has made them a reference point for the Arab world. Given the importance of this vital sector, “Mashro’ik” Consultancy is pleased to present the key insights of the industrial sector in the GCC countries:
Saudi Arabia:
Number of active factories: 8,258 factories.
Number of licensed workers: 968,121 workers.
Capital of these factories is estimated at around 1,256,616 million Riyals.
The largest industrial activities by number of factories are non-metallic minerals (1,641 factories), followed by rubber and plastics (1,122 factories).
The Riyadh region accounts for the largest share of factories (3,332 factories), followed by the Eastern Province (1,877 factories), then Makkah Province (1,741 factories).
Small factories represent 43.7% of the total number of factories (3,671 factories), with 111,354 workers.
Medium factories represent 46.6% of the total number of factories (3,907 factories), with 379,342 workers.
Large factories represent 9.7% of the total number of factories (813 factories), with 477,425 workers.
There are 1,801 factories under construction, employing approximately 78,650 workers, with a capital of 68,481 million Riyals.
The Riyadh region accounts for 40.4% of factories under construction (728 factories).
United Arab Emirates:
According to the latest census, there are 6,481 factories.
Number of workers: 737,126 workers.
Number of establishments in the manufacturing sector: 32,654 establishments.
Value of production in the UAE manufacturing sector: 448,127 million AED.
The largest industrial activity by production value is the coke and refined petroleum products industry, with a production value of 119,787 million AED.
Industrial exports currently exceed 240 billion AED.
The UAE aims to rank 25th in the global industrial competitiveness index, up from 38th place in previous years.
The state strategy supports the establishment of 13,500 small and medium enterprises.
Oman:
There are 61,217 establishments in the manufacturing sector in Oman.
The workforce in the manufacturing sector is 237,000 workers.
The manufacturing sector contributes 9.6% to Oman’s GDP.
31.4% of Oman’s total exports come from manufactured goods.
The manufacturing sector has grown by 6% over the past five years.
Kuwait:
Number of industrial establishments: 5,539 establishments.
Number of workers in the sector: 160,654 workers.
Total production value: 35,929,708 thousand Kuwaiti Dinars.
The establishments employing 1-10 workers total 4,526, with 24,048 workers and a production value of 250,322 thousand Kuwaiti Dinars.
Establishments employing 11-19 workers total 464, with 6,871 workers and a production value of 113,126 thousand Kuwaiti Dinars.
Establishments employing more than 20 workers total 549, with 129,735 workers and a production value of 35,566,260 thousand Kuwaiti Dinars.
Qatar:
Number of industrial establishments: 3,467 establishments.
Number of workers in these establishments: 161,872 workers.
Small and medium-sized industries make up about 84% of all factories in the country.
The manufacturing sector contributes about 9.2% to Qatar’s GDP.
Establishments employing fewer than 10 workers: 1,799 establishments, with 8,305 workers.
Establishments employing more than 10 workers: 1,668 establishments, with 153,567 workers.
There are 1,801 factories under construction in Saudi Arabia.
The estimated licensed workforce in these factories is around 78,650 workers.
The total capital of these factories amounts to approximately 68,481 million SAR.
Riyadh Region accounts for 40.4% of the factories under construction (728 factories).
The industrial sector contributes approximately 8.4% to the UAE’s GDP.
The value of industrial exports currently exceeds 240 billion AED.
The UAE aspires to achieve the 25th position in the Global Industrial Competitiveness Index, having previously ranked 38th.
The national strategy supports the establishment of 13,500 small and medium-sized enterprises.
The industrial sector contributes approximately 8.4% to the UAE’s GDP. (repeated for emphasis, if needed can be omitted)
There are 549 establishments employing more than 20 workers.
These establishments employ approximately 129,735 workers.
The total production value of these establishments is around 35,566.26 million KWD.
The manufacturing sector contributes approximately 9.2% to Qatar’s GDP.
Establishments employing less than 10 workers: 1,799 establishments with 8,305 workers.
Establishments employing more than 10 workers: 1,668 establishments with 153,567 workers.
Manufactured exports represent 31.4% of Oman’s total exports.
The manufacturing sector has achieved a growth rate of around 6% over the past five years.
