Oman's tallest flagpole to be inaugurated next month
Muscat:
Ahmed al Humaidi, chairman of Muscat Municipality, said on Monday that the tallest flagpole as part of the Al Khuwair Square
will be inaugurated next month.
Speaking at the Leadership in Open Space conference, he said the project is being developed for $10 million
in partnership with the private sector.
The Al Khuwair Square project in the Ministries District will feature Oman's tallest flagpole, measuring 126 meters in height.
The flagpole will be the highest man-made facility in the history of the Sultanate of Oman, equivalent to a building with 40 floors.
It will be made of iron and also require 135 tonnes of steel.
The outer diameter of the flagpole at the base is 2,800 mm, while the diameter at its highest point is 900 mm.
The dimensions of the Omani flag are 18 meters in length and 31.5 meters in width.
The flagpole will be provided with a warning lighting system for aircraft.
The project extends over an area of more than 18,000 square meters and will offer a variety of recreational features, such as grass turf, palm trees, paths designated for walking and bicycles, an outdoor exhibition area, and a skateboarding area.
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