Oman is set to establish its first camel milk cheese production facility in the Wilayat of Rakhyut, Dhofar Governorate. The initiative aims to support rural economic development, empower women, and boost the dairy value chain.
The project, led by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources in cooperation with the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), is funded by the Al Jisr Foundation. Operations are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026.
Initially, the factory will process 500 liters to 2 tons of camel milk per day, with plans to scale up to 5 tons by year-end and eventually reach 15+ tons daily. Product offerings will include fresh and semi-hard cheeses, with future expansions into hard cheese, condensed milk, desserts, and ice cream.
In its first phase, the factory will empower 20 rural women from the Omani Women’s Association in Rakhyut, equipping them with training in quality standards, food safety, finance, and marketing.
Dhofar, home to over 177,000 camels as of 2023, is considered a central hub for Oman’s camel dairy industry. The factory is poised to strengthen the region’s role in sustainable food production and rural empowerment.
Source: arabianbusiness.com
