Muscat, Oman, December 2025
As part of its efforts to enhance the automotive industry in the Sultanate of Oman Karwa manufactures a new vehicle for mass transportation
Karwa Automobiles, the Omani vehicle manufacturing company, announced the production of a new bus designed to efficiently meet mass transportation needs, with a strong focus on performance and safety. This comes as part of its efforts to strengthen the automotive industry in the Sultanate of Oman and keep pace with the growing demand for public transport vehicles.
The launch of the new bus reflects Karwa’s commitment to providing practical and safe transport solutions that meet the requirements of government entities and institutions in the Omani market.
The bus, named “Karwa Mini Bus”, has a capacity of 14 passengers and is designed to meet the daily transportation needs of various institutions and organizations, with an emphasis on operational efficiency, safety, and passenger comfort.
The bus is powered by a 2.5-liter petrol engine (Euro III) delivering 100 kW of power and 300 Nm of torque, with rear-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual transmission, with an optional automatic variant, ensuring reliable and economical performance.
It features an independent air-conditioning system for the driver and passengers, comfortable seating, and tinted windows to enhance comfort during daily operations.
The bus is also equipped with essential safety systems including ABS + EBD, dual airbags, three-point seat belts, rear parking sensors, and a full-load-bearing body structure that ensures durability and stability.
Dr. Ibrahim bin Ali Al-Balushi, Chief Executive Officer of Karwa Automobiles, stated that the production of the new vehicle represents an important addition to the company’s plans to support the industrial sector with products that meet the demand for mass transportation in the Sultanate of Oman and for export abroad. This aligns with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040 related to economic diversification.
“We believe that localizing the manufacturing of mass transportation vehicles represents a key pillar in providing safe and reliable transport solutions that meet the requirements of government entities and institutions.”
He further emphasized that Karwa ensures its products are designed according to operational standards suitable for the working environment in the Sultanate of Oman, with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Karwa places significant emphasis on after-sales services through what is considered the widest service network in the Sultanate of Oman. This includes 23 service stations across various governorates, 11 centers operated by the Suhail Bahwan Group, including 5 dedicated to large buses, 12 Precision Tunes service centers, and a central warehouse in Al Amerat covering an area of 500 square meters.
The company is currently expanding its exports to more than ten countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Algeria, Iraq, Nigeria, and Ethiopia, with future plans to enter markets such as Jordan, Egypt, and Tanzania, reflecting the competitiveness of the Omani product and its strong regional and international presence.