26-05-2025
Dhofar Municipal Council reviews development, service projects
Salalah: The Dhofar Municipal Council, during its meeting on Monday, reviewed recommendations and proposals from the Ministry of Interior aimed at enhancing municipal councils' role in sustainable development. The discussions focused on strengthening coordination with relevant authorities and involving the council in prioritizing developmental projects.
Chaired by HH Sayyid Marwan bin Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar and Chairman of the Municipal Council, the meeting commended the recent launch of Dhofar's comprehensive strategy, communication strategy, and promotional identity. These were developed in collaboration with government and private sector partners, as well as community stakeholders, to accelerate development through a shared and integrated vision.
The council also hosted specialists from the Directorate General of Consumer Protection in Dhofar, who presented a visual overview of the directorate's key plans and initiatives for 2024 and 2025.
Additionally, the meeting discussed outcomes from the council's main committee meetings, including proposals to establish recreational spaces in residential neighborhoods and a public park in the Wilayat of Taqa, alongside community initiatives to boost economic and social development.
Members were briefed on the findings of a field visit by the Governorate Development Committee to the Wadi Dawkah Frankincense site, where they reviewed project updates and exchanged ideas on enhancing its economic viability.
The council also reviewed responses from the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones, the Directorate General of Housing and Urban Planning, and the Ministry of Health regarding key issues affecting the governorate and the measures taken to address them.
