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Times of Oman
25-05-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Contracts signed to implement tourism projects worth more than OMR56 million
Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism on Sunday signed three usufruct contracts, worth more than OMR56 million, to establish two integrated tourism complexes in the Wilayats of Khasab (Sandan – Khasab Pearl) and Nakhl (Hamyan Village), and to develop Wadi Al Shab valley in the Wilayat of Sur. The contracts were signed by Salim Mohammed Al Mahrouqi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism. The first contract, signed by Hashil Obaid Al Mahrouqi, CEO of OMRAN Group, deals with the development of Wadi Al Shab in the Wilayat of Sur, South Al Sharqiyah Governorate. It aims to develop the valley as a tourism destination that attracts visitors throughout the year, from Oman and abroad, offering them exciting experience that combines adventure and recreation. The project also seeks to promote environmental sustainability. As per the contract, OMRAN Group will establish an adventure park that includes a zip line, mountain climbing trails, suspension bridges, walking trails, swimming areas for children and adults, restaurants and cafés. Wadi Al Shab, which stands out as landmark rich in biodiversity and geological formations, boasts impressive resources of clear water, caves and waterfalls. The second usufruct contract was signed with Khasab Development and Investment Company to establish an integrated tourism complex project (Sandan – Khasab Pearl) on a government tourism land area of 43,658 square metres. The contract was signed by Hilal Nasser Al Harthy, Managing Director of Khasab Development and Investment Company. The project includes a 4-star hotel that comprises 200 rooms, in addition to 450 residential units that can be owned by Omanis and from people from other countries. The project also includes a heritage-themed market, various shops and restaurants, entertainment and service facilities. The third usufruct contract was with Hamyan Investment and Project Development Company to establish an integrated tourism complex (Hamyan Village) in Halban area in the Wilayat of Nakhl in the South Al Batinah Governorate. The project will come up on a government land area of 201,031 square metres. The contract was signed by Saud Hamad Al Ta'ei, Managing Director of Hamyan Investment and Project Development Company. The project includes the setting up of a 4-star hotel with 156 rooms, in addition to 535 residential units, including apartments and villas that will be available for ownership by Omanis and people from other countries. The project will also include a market, restaurants, a water park and other recreational and service facilities.
Zawya
22-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
OETC plans 51 power transmission projects across Oman by 2029
MUSCAT: Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC), the majority state-owned operator and owner of the country's national grid, has unveiled plans for substantial investments in a broad portfolio of network expansion and modernization projects aimed at supporting Oman's ambitious clean energy and industrial growth strategies. As many as 51 key projects have been identified by OETC – part of Nama Group – for implementation over the next five years spanning the 2025-2029 timeframe. 'Most of the projects are designed to increase the transmission system capacity to meet the future growth in demand, connect new generations from renewable energy and conventional resources, connect new rural areas, and meet the Transmission Security Standard,' said Saleh bin Nasser Al Rumhi, Chief Executive Officer, in the latest Annual Transmission Capability Statement issued on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Targeted for grid connection over the next five years is an array of solar PV Independent Power Projects (IPPs). They include the 500 MW Ibri Solar III project, which is expected to be connected to the grid by Q2 2026; the 280 MW Al Kamil Solar IPP and 220 MW Solar PV IPP 2028 project slated to be connected by Q3 2027, and a pair of Solar PV IPPs with proposed sites in the Al Sharqiyah North and South Governorates, each contributing 500MW. In parallel, a large slate of wind farms are planned to be integrated into the national grid as well. The list includes the JBB Ali wind farm, with a planned capacity of 100MW, and scheduled to be connected to the grid by Q2 2026. Additionally, the existing 50MW Dhofar I wind farm is set for expansion, with an additional 120 MW planned for grid connection by Q4 of 2026. Other significant wind projects include Ras Madrakah (250MW) and Mahout (350 MW), both planned for connection Q2 2027. By the Q2 2029, several additional wind farms are expected to be operational, including Mahout II (350MW), Al Jazer (100MW), Shaleem (100MW), and Sadah (90MW), further boosting Oman's renewable energy generation capacity. Also slated for grid connection is a pair of conventional gas-powered IPPs planned at Misfah (1600 MW) and Duqm (800 MW). The Misfah IPP, which is designed to secure power supply to the Muscat demand centre, will also necessitate major reinforcement initiatives in the Main Interconnected System (MIS), including five 400kV grid stations with associated lines. It will be connected to the grid by Q3 2027, followed by the Duqm IPP by Q2 2028. Meanwhile, Phase 2 of the strategic North-South Interconnector Project (Rabt) – focusing on a stretch extending from Duqm to Dhofar – is slated for completion by Q4 2026. Commenting on its overall significance, OETC's CEO stated: 'The interconnector (Phase 1&2) will add significant benefits for the Sultanate of Oman due to the expected fuel savings from the improved dispatch coordination among different power systems, access to areas with the potential of renewable energy, sharing of spinning reserves (reducing operating costs), reduction of dependency on diesel generation, generation capacity harmonization and improvement of grid resiliency. In addition, it will contribute to the evacuation of new renewable sources, future integration of large-scale potential hydrogen project integration and enhancing MIS and Dhofar systems resiliency,' he added. 2022 © All right reserved for Oman Establishment for Press, Publication and Advertising (OEPPA) Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Times of Oman
21-05-2025
- General
- Times of Oman
Be'ah conducts awareness visits to schools in South Al Sharqiyah
Sur: The Community Awareness and Engagement Team from the Oman Environmental Services Holding Company 'be'ah' carried out a series of awareness visits to six schools in the South Al Sharqiyah Governorate, targeting more than 5,219 students and educational staff. This initiative aligns with the company's commitment to spreading environmental awareness and promoting sustainable practices among younger generations. The visits included interactive educational sessions focusing on sustainable consumption, smart shopping, and proper waste disposal methods. The team aimed to deliver simplified and engaging content tailored to the students' age groups, fostering a culture of environmental conservation from an early age. Additionally, the visits highlighted the company's efforts in managing engineered landfills in compliance with the highest environmental standards, as well as the operational mechanisms of waste transfer stations. The team also provided an overview of the services offered by be'ah call center, a key platform for receiving inquiries and feedback from the community.
Zawya
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Zawya
Temperature approaches 50 degrees Celsius in parts of Oman
Muscat: The temperature recorded at Qurayyat station in Muscat Governorate on Saturday, May 17, 2025 was close to 50 degrees Celsius. According to data by Oman Meteorology, Qurayyat station in Muscat Governorate has recorded 48.6 degree Celsius as the highest temperature among all the weather stations in the Sultanate of Oman in last 24 hours, followed by Al Ashkharah station in South Al Sharqiyah Governorate with 47.2 degree Celsius and then Sur station in same governorate with 46.4 degree Celsius . Al Awabi station in South Al Batinah Governorate recorded 45.6 degree Celsius while the temperature was 45.5 degree Celsius in Ibra station, North Al Sharqiyah Governorate and 45.4 degree Celsius in Khasab Airport. © Muscat Media Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
19-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman: Cost of road projects since start of 10th five-year plan tops $2bln
Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has plans to implement a number of dual carriageway road projects across the Sultanate of Oman in the upcoming period, following the completion of major national and primary dual carriageway roads connecting the governorates. The latest of these was the completion of the dualisation of Sultan Said bin Taimur Road, spanning 400 kilometres, making it the longest dual carriageway in the Sultanate. Eng. Khamis bin Mohammed Al Shamakhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology for Transport, stated that the ministry's upcoming focus will be on completing existing and newly approved projects. Some of these are in the final stages of tendering, while others are being prepared for award. Among the most notable projects is the dualisation project at the centre of Ibra in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate. Design work is underway for the dual carriageway connecting Sultan Turki bin Said Road through Al Mudhaibi ending in the Wilayat of Sinaw. He added, in a statement to the Oman News Agency, that the Ministry is also finalising procedures for the first phase of the dualisation project of the Empty Quarter Road in Al Dhahirah Governorate. Work is progressing on the first phase of the dual carriageway connecting Al Buraimi to Mahdah, spanning 11 kilometres. Efforts are also ongoing to complete remaining works on Sultan Said bin Taimur Road between Adam and Haima, as well as several projects in Dhofar Governorate. These include the dualisation of the road from Raysut to Al Mughsayl, Al Mughsayl Bridge, the Itin Tunnel, the dualisation of Al-Farooq Street, Sultan Taimur Street, and the construction of an asphalt road network in the Wilayat of Maqshan. Additionally, the ministry is implementing the Jabal Shams Road project and the dualisation of the Izki/Nizwa road (Garout South / Birkat Al Mouz / Firq) in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate. Regarding the dualisation of the Al Kamil Wal Wafi / Jalan Bani Bu Hassan / Jalan Bani Bu Ali Road in South Al Sharqiyah Governorate, He explained that the project is currently in the procedures and bid evaluation stage, based on the final scope agreed upon with the relevant authorities. He noted that the completion rate of the Al Kamil – Sur road has reached over 46%, while the Sultan Faisal bin Turki road has surpassed 44%. He confirmed that in 2024, the Ministry awarded a number of road projects with a total value exceeding OMR450 million. This year, the value of road projects is expected to exceed OMR600 million. The total cost of road projects awarded by the Ministry since the beginning of the Tenth Five-Year Plan until now has surpassed OMR920 million. Regarding the internal road links that connect highways, He affirmed that the Ministry is implementing some of these connections based on annual priorities and in line with plans approved by the relevant authorities. These include the link connecting the Al Musan'ah (Al Shu'aiba) roundabout and the completion of the Sohar link road connecting to the Al Batinah Expressway, which is currently under process and expected to be tendered this year. He also noted that work is ongoing to complete some links and supplementary works on Sultan Turki bin Said Road and the Al Batinah Expressway. He explained that the Ministry is also undertaking various road maintenance projects across the Sultanate. Among the most prominent is the maintenance of Sultan Thuwaini bin Said Road from the Wilayat of Bidbid to the Wilayat of Nizwa. He noted that the total length of asphalt and unpaved roads under the Ministry's supervision exceeds 33,000 kilometres—of which about 16,000 kilometres are asphalt roads and approximately 17,000 kilometres are unpaved. © Muscat Media Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
