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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. (
Times of Oman
17-05-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Cost of road projects since start of 10th five-year plan tops OMR900mn
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.
Zawya
14-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman: 3 agreements signed for Sultan Said bin Taimour Road dualisation
Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) signed three agreements to implement the third, fourth, and fifth parts of the dual carriageway of Sultan Said bin Taimur Road (Adam-Thumrait), with a total length of 400 km at a total cost of RO258 million. Three Agreements Signed to Implement Parts Three, Four, and Five of the Dualization of Sultan Said bin Taimour Road at a Total Cost Exceeding OMR 258 Million The total length of the three sections is 400 km, with a total cost exceeding RO258 million. It may be noted that the General Budget 2025 allocated RO 900 million for development projects under 'development expenditure' and programs approved within the budgets of civil ministries and government units. Of these, 36 percent has been allocated for the infrastructure sector, which includes major road projects to be implemented and completed this year, such as the Khasab-Daba-Lima Road, Al Sharqiyah Expressway, Adam-Thumrait Road, and Ansab-Jafnain dualisation project. This road project is a major one as it is used by a large number of tourists, especially during the Khareef season. The highway stretches 717.5km, of which 280km between Adam to Haima are dual carriageways. It may be noted that nearly 70 percent travelling to the Dhofar Governorate from the rest of the country and neighbouring nations travel by road. Agreements The agreements were signed on behalf of the Ministry by H.E. Eng. Said bin Hamoud Al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology. Later, the minister said, "The project implementation period is 36 months, as the contractors have begun preparations that include housing for workers and delivering equipment. The road will contribute to raising the efficiency of logistical transport between the governorates of the Sultanate of Oman and between the border crossings in the north and the south, as well as to the concession areas." Part Three The first agreement, signed with an Omani-Saudi joint venture between Sarooj Construction Company (Sultanate of Oman) and Rawaf Contracting Company (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), covers the implementation of Part Three of the Sultan Said bin Taimour Road dualization project. This section extends 132.5 kilometers from the Wilayat of Haima to the Wilayat of Muqshin, with an execution period of 36 months. The project includes the construction of a new dual carriageway with two lanes in each direction. It entails the design and construction of 16 ground-level bypass lanes, one overpass bridge, 115 reinforced concrete box culverts for surface water drainage, and 88 pipe culverts for median drainage. The project will also involve the installation of future utility ducts (broadband corridor) along the road. Additionally, the project includes the construction of 4 rest areas, 21 public parking areas, 8 emergency openings in the central median, and 22 parking bays for the Royal Oman Police. It also covers the reconstruction of the existing road at Wadi crossings and the rehabilitation of certain segments, along with the implementation of road safety features (concrete and metal barriers, road studs, road markings, and directional and warning signs). Part Four The second agreement, signed with an Omani-Saudi joint venture between Galfar Engineering and Contracting SAOG (Sultanate of Oman) and alomaier Trading and Contracting Company (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), covers the implementation of Part Four of the project. This section extends 135 kilometers from the Wilayat of Muqshin to the Duka area, with an execution period of 36 months. This part includes the construction of a new dual carriageway with two lanes in each direction. It involves the design and construction of 14 ground-level bypass lanes, one overpass bridge, 241 reinforced concrete box culverts for surface water drainage, and 95 pipe culverts in the median. It also includes the installation of future utility ducts (broadband corridor) along the road. The project further includes 3 rest areas, 8 emergency openings in the central median, and 25 parking bays for the Royal Oman Police. It also involves the reconstruction of the existing road at wadi crossings and the implementation of road safety measures (concrete and metal barriers, road studs, road markings, and directional and warning signs). Part Five The third agreement, signed with an Omani-Saudi joint venture between Oman Gulf Company (Sultanate of Oman) and Kom Al Fahd Trading, Industry, and Contracting Company (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), covers the implementation of Part Five of the dualization project. This section extends 132.5 kilometers from the Duka area to the Wilayat of Thumrait, with an execution period of 36 months. This section includes the construction of a new dual carriageway with two lanes in each direction. It entails the design and construction of 20 ground-level bypass lanes, 101 reinforced concrete box culverts for surface water drainage, and 110 pipe culverts in the median. It also includes 5 rest areas, 16 public parking areas, 8 emergency openings in the median, and 25 parking bays for the Royal Oman Police. In addition, the project includes reconstruction of the existing road at wadi crossings and the implementation of road safety features (concrete and metal barriers, road studs, road markings, and directional and warning signs). The implementation of these three sections follows the previously completed parts of the road from the Wilayat of Adam in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate to the Wilayat of Haima in Al Wusta Governorate, with a total length of 317 kilometers. Upon completion, the dualized road will provide a safer and more efficient transportation route, improve traffic flow, reduce road accidents, and stimulate economic, social, and tourism activities in the areas it serves. Moreover, when fully completed, the road will become the longest dual carriageway in the Sultanate, stretching from Muscat Governorate to Dhofar Governorate. The project will significantly enhance logistic connectivity across the Sultanate and open up new opportunities for economic and urban development. 2022 © All right reserved for Oman Establishment for Press, Publication and Advertising (OEPPA) Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Times of Oman
14-05-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Oman signs OMR 258mn deal to finish its longest carriageway in 36 months
MUSCAT: Oman is set to complete its longest dual carriageway — linking Adam to Thumrait — within 36 months, following the signing of three major agreements worth over OMR 258 million on Tuesday. The new 400-km stretch will close the final gap in the Sultan Said bin Taimour Road (Adam-Haima-Thumrait), creating a continuous link between Muscat and Dhofar. The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology signed the agreements to implement the third, fourth, and fifth sections of the project, which is expected to boost road safety, reduce travel time, and stimulate economic and tourism growth across central and southern Oman. The agreements were signed by Eng. Said Hamoud Al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology, who said that 'the completion of the project would enhance connectivity between the north and south of the country, while opening new opportunities for development and investment.' The first agreement was signed with an Omani-Saudi consortium comprising Al Sarooj Construction Company (Oman) and Rawaf Contracting Company (Saudi Arabia) to build a 132.5km dual carriageway within 36 months. The second agreement, also for 36 months, covers a 135km dual carriageway stretch and was signed with a consortium of Galfar Engineering & Contracting (Oman) and Al-Omair Trading & Contracting (Saudi Arabia). The third contract was awarded to Gulf Oman Company (Oman) and Koom Al Fahd Trading, Industry & Contracting (Saudi Arabia) for another 132.5km dual carriageway section, also to be completed in 36 months. These three segments build on the already dualised 317km stretch from Adam to Haima. Once complete, the entire route will form Oman's longest dual carriageway, improving traffic flow, logistics connectivity, and safety, while enhancing regional mobility and supporting tourism and economic diversification. The signing ceremony was attended by Sultan Salim Al Habsi, Minister of Finance; Eng. Badr Salim Al Mamari, Secretary-General of the Tender Board; Sheikh Ahmed Musalam Al Kathiri, Governor of Al Wusta; Eng. Khamis Mohammed Al Shammakhi, Undersecretary for Transport; Ahmed Hamad Al Maawali, Wali of Thumrait; senior ministry officials; and representatives from the Saudi Fund for Development.
