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Observer
20-05-2025
- Business
- Observer
Oman boosts food security, industry, with new land deals
Muscat, May 20 As part of the ongoing efforts to promote investment and optimise the use of government land, the second day of the 20th edition of the Oman Real Estate Conference and Exhibition witnessed the signing of 46 usufruct contracts worth over RO 9 million. These agreements cover a variety of sectors that support the national economy. The agreements were signed by Eng Hamad bin Ali al Nazwani, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning for Housing, in the presence of several representatives from relevant entities and investment partners. Among the agreements, 33 contracts were in the food security sector, covering an area exceeding 1,325 acres, and 12 contracts were allocated to small and medium-sized enterprises in the industrial sector, spanning over 10,000 square metres. Additionally, a contract was signed to establish a specialised sports academy on an area exceeding 26,000 square metres, reflecting support for sports infrastructure and youth sector investment. YOUTH FORUM On Tuesday, A Youth Forum was organised with the participation of a group of young Omani professionals who played a significant role in shaping and implementing the National Urban Development Strategy projects. The forum provided an opportunity to highlight achievements in recent years and reaffirm the importance of empowering youth and involving them in planning future cities in ways that reflect the aspirations of the new generation and ensure sustainable development across all governorates. During the event, the ministry honoured the three winning teams from the Housing Design Innovation Lab for their effective contributions in developing innovative housing designs that meet sustainability standards and reflect a deep understanding of Oman's geographic diversity. A total of 28 architecture students from the University of Nizwa and the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Muscat took part. The lab is one of the ministry's initiatives aimed at strengthening collaboration between the government and academic institutions by involving university and college students specialising in architecture and civil engineering. The goal is to develop advanced design solutions for social housing projects tailored to coastal, mountainous and desert environments, integrating artificial intelligence concepts into urban planning and analysis processes. A total of 28 architecture students from the University of Nizwa and the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Muscat took part in the lab. They were divided into 14 teams and worked on creating advanced housing models that address environmental and financial sustainability challenges while meeting the needs of modern lifestyles.
Zawya
14-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman: Usufruct contracts worth $4.6mln signed for agricultural and livestock projects
Muscat: Acting in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning on Sunday signed 11 usufruct contracts for implementing agricultural and livestock projects with investments exceeding OMR1.8 million. The projects cover an area of 800 acres in different governorates of the Sultanate of Oman. The step reflects the country's strategic direction to enhance food security and achieve self-sufficiency. The contracts seek to enable investors to establish quality projects that contribute to enhancing local crop and animal production, improving the efficiency of agricultural land use, and employing modern production technologies. This will contribute to supporting food supply chains and providing promising economic opportunities in the targeted areas. The projects will be established in the governorates of North Al Batinah, South Al Batinah, North A'Sharqiyah, A'Dakhiliyah and Musandam. The contracts were signed at the presence of Eng. Hamad Ali Al Nazwani, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning for Housing and Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al Bakri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources for Agriculture. © Muscat Media Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Observer
13-04-2025
- Business
- Observer
RO 1.8 million usufruct deals to boost agricultural and livestock sectors
MUSCAT: In a strategic move to enhance food security and promote self-sufficiency, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, has signed 11 usufruct contracts for agricultural and livestock projects with a total investment value exceeding RO 1.8 million. The agreements cover an estimated 800 acres of land distributed across various governorates in Oman. The newly signed contracts are aimed at enabling investors to develop high-quality agricultural and livestock ventures that will boost local production, improve land-use efficiency and integrate advanced farming technologies. These initiatives are expected to strengthen food supply chains while creating new economic opportunities in the targeted regions. The projects span the governorates of Al Batinah North, Al Batinah South, Al Sharqiyah North, Al Dakhiliyah and Musandam. They include a range of activities such as citrus cultivation and production, broiler poultry breeding, the development of an animal feed centre, greenhouse vegetable farming; and the production and marketing of golden onions. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Eng Hamad bin Ali al Nazwani, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning for Housing and Dr Ahmed bin Nasser al Bakri, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources for Agriculture. — ONA
Times of Oman
13-04-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Usufruct contracts worth OMR1.8mn signed for agricultural and livestock projects
Muscat: Acting in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning on Sunday signed 11 usufruct contracts for implementing agricultural and livestock projects with investments exceeding OMR1.8 million. The projects cover an area of 800 acres in different governorates of the Sultanate of Oman. The step reflects the country's strategic direction to enhance food security and achieve self-sufficiency. The contracts seek to enable investors to establish quality projects that contribute to enhancing local crop and animal production, improving the efficiency of agricultural land use, and employing modern production technologies. This will contribute to supporting food supply chains and providing promising economic opportunities in the targeted areas. The projects will be established in the governorates of North Al Batinah, South Al Batinah, North A'Sharqiyah, A'Dakhiliyah and Musandam. The contracts were signed at the presence of Eng. Hamad Ali Al Nazwani, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning for Housing and Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al Bakri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources for Agriculture.
