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Muscat Daily
3 days ago
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Muscat Municipality launches global design contest
Muscat – Muscat Municipality has launched the Muscat Municipality Design Competition 2025, during a site visit by Ahmed al Humaidi, Chairman of Muscat Municipality. The visit marked the formal start of the international architecture competition, which is now open to leading studios from around the world. The selected site, located next to the Mall of Oman, covers more than 8,000sqm and has been designated for a multi-functional civic building. The project aims to reflect Muscat's evolving urban identity, balancing modernity with the city's architectural heritage. Situated between the Oman Sea and the Hajar Mountains, the location is intended to serve as a symbolic and functional space within the capital. 'Muscat is expecting a growing number of tourists in the near future, and the city is doing everything to welcome them in a sustainable way and to the highest standards of quality and beauty,' said Humaidi. 'This competition represents a commitment to shaping how Muscat is experienced, through architecture that enhances our urban landscape, honours our heritage and reflects the values we hold as a society. We aim to create spaces that foster civic pride, set new benchmarks in sustainability and contribute meaningfully to Muscat's future as a global destination.' The international competition calls on architecture studios to design a sustainable civic structure rooted in Omani identity. Five shortlisted studios will soon be selected to present their concepts to a jury composed of local and international experts. Final jury presentations are scheduled for early July, after which three finalists will be chosen. The winning design will be announced following the final deliberations. The Muscat Municipality Design Competition 2025 is intended not only as a platform for architectural excellence but also as a public initiative to promote transparency and long-term urban planning. It reflects Muscat's ongoing efforts to integrate sustainability, accessibility and cultural authenticity.
Observer
19-05-2025
- Business
- Observer
Oman's tallest flagpole to be inaugurated in 4 days
Muscat: The Muscat Municipality announced on Monday that the tallest flagpole as part of the Al Khuwair Square will be inaugurated in our days. Earlier, Ahmed al Humaidi, chairman of Muscat Municipality, had hinted that the project, developed for 10 million in partnership with the private sector, will be opened in May. 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 metres in length and 31.5 metres 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.
Observer
14-04-2025
- Business
- Observer
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.
