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Muscat Daily
27-05-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
South Sharqiyah reviews key projects to boost housing, tourism
Muscat – The Municipal Council of South Sharqiyah governorate held a meeting on Tuesday to review a range of ongoing and proposed development projects across housing, tourism, infrastructure and urban planning sectors. The meeting was chaired by Governor Dr Yahya bin Badr al Maawali and formed part of the governorate's broader transformation agenda. Initial discussions included updates from the Digital Transformation Team and findings from the recent Housing Visions hackathon, which explored innovative solutions to address housing needs in the region. A report from the General Directorate of Housing and Urban Planning highlighted support being extended to low-income families, in line with national objectives to improve living conditions and promote inclusive urban growth. Tourism development featured prominently in the discussions. Among the proposals reviewed were the planned Saih al Sandah Park in Jalan Bani Bu Ali, a falaj walkway in Al Kamil Wal Wafi, the Qurun waterfront development in Jalan Bani Bu Hassan, and infrastructure upgrades at Masirah Port aimed at enhancing visitor access and experience. The council reaffirmed its focus on projects aligned with national strategies, while catering to local requirements. Infrastructure efforts under review included rehabilitation of the road leading to Masirah Hospital, improved main street signage, installation of pedestrian crossings, paving of roads to the Ashkhara Industrial Area, and the construction of a new fish market in Sur, designed to meet environmental and public health criteria. The session also saw the launch of a new visual identity for the Jalan Bani Bu Ali General Endowment Foundation. The move is intended to promote better governance, strengthen asset management and encourage innovation in the endowment sector.
Observer
04-03-2025
- Business
- Observer
Multipurpose port to enhance profile of Masirah
Muscat: The plan to set up a multipurpose port in Masirah represents a new pillar in the economic diversification process, as it will help make the island an attractive tourism and investment destination in line with Oman Vision 2040. Dr Yahya bin Badr al Maawali, Governor of Al Sharqiyah South, said the agreement is 'an important step towards enhancing the infrastructure of Masirah. This port will constitute a qualitative addition to the development of the maritime transport and logistics sector. The fisheries sector is one of the main beneficiaries of the project, as the port will provide advanced facilities for fishermen, contributing to better landing, storage and marketing facilities. Fishing is one of the main economic activities in Masirah as a large number of the wilayat's residents depend on it as a main source of income. This project is expected to provide them with new opportunities, by facilitating exports and improving the supply chains for fisheries and marine products. Dr Yahya bin Badr al Maawali, Governor of Al Sharqiyah South The new port will contribute to developing the maritime transport sector by enhancing connectivity between Masirah and other ports of Oman. Developing the infrastructure in the maritime transport sector is seen as a key element in enhancing Oman's competitiveness in trade and logistics. 'The port will contribute to supporting maritime activities and stimulating investments in the tourism sector,' the Governor said. The port's construction works will be carried out according to the highest technical and environmental parameters to ensure sustainable goals. This project will create new job opportunities and enhance Oman's competitiveness in the maritime and commercial fields.
