- What
- Free zone benefits and tax exemptions.
- Cost
- No equity — service or permission
- Status
- Active
Checked · September 2026 · madayn.om/kom · How we check ↗
In detail
Knowledge Oasis Muscat is a free zone in Oman. Oman premier tech free zone. 100% foreign ownership, tax exemptions, tech company licensing and innovation park infrastructure.
- Amount
- Free zone benefits + tax exemptions
- Services
- 100% foreign ownership
- Tax exemptions
- Tech licensing
- Incubation space
- Status
- Active
What the source says
“Oman's first and most successful tech park, KOM was established by Madayn in 2003.”
madayn.om/kom · seen September 2026
“Attract not only major blue chip companies looking to expand or relocate, but also knowledge and technology-driven SMEs and start-ups.”
madayn.om/kom · seen September 2026
“Provide world-class facilities and support services for innovative knowledge and technology-driven businesses of all sizes.”
madayn.om/kom · seen September 2026
Closing soon on the map
Cultural Development Fund (CDF)
Grant · Saudi Arabia
Up to SAR 500,000 non-repayable per project, capped at 20 projects total.
No equity — grant
29 Sep 2026closes
Finspire
Accelerator · Saudi Arabia
SAR 100,000 development funding, earmarked rather than paid as cash.
Equity via SAFE, capped at 5%
4 Oct 2026closes
QSTP Incubation
Accelerator · Qatar
In-kind support: Doha workspace and housing for a four-week Sprint, talent and investor access.
Equity — 1.5% deferred SAFE-style stake
1 Nov 2026closes
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Regulatory permission to test products live; no funding provided.
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Duqm Free Zone
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Free zone incentives plus a 30-year tax holiday.
No equity — service or permission
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Future Fund Oman
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Equity or debt — up to 40% stake on project track
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Riyada — ASMED
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Grants and loans; amount depends on the project.
No equity — grant or loan
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Sources
Primary source · madayn.om/kom · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/showcase/knowledgeoasismuscat · Checked September 2026