Legal Guide
Foreign Ownership
Sector-by-sector foreign ownership limits and exceptions.
| Sector | Foreign Ownership | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing & Industrial | 100% | No restriction in almost all cases |
| Renewable Energy | 100% | No restriction |
| Technology & Services | 100% | No restriction |
| Agriculture (farmland) | Restricted | Direct farmland ownership is restricted; leasehold structures are common |
| Banking & Insurance | 100%, licensed | Requires central bank / insurance authority approval |
| Air & Maritime Transport | Capped | Foreign ownership capped for national carriers specifically |
Most sectors that attract Gulf and international capital — manufacturing, renewables, technology, hospitality — carry no foreign ownership restriction at all. The exceptions above are the ones worth planning around early, not discovering at closing.