Muscat:Several governorates in the Sultanate of Oman are participating in the "Home and Building 2026 Expo," organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning in collaboration with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat). The event, which runs through October 8 as part of the "Urban October" activities, aims to highlight developmental and urban projects across the governorates.
According to Oman News Agency, the expo serves as a platform to showcase investment opportunities and review efforts in developing service facilities and waterfronts, enhancing tourism and economic attractiveness. The event seeks to improve the quality of life by optimizing the use of natural and tourism resources in the wilayats.
Eng. Mohamed Ali Al Wardi, Director of the Projects Department in A'Dakhiliyah Governorate, emphasized that their participation is to demonstrate urban renewal experiences and investment opportunities. The governorate has 33 ongoing projects costing approximately RO 34 million, including road projects, public facilities, markets, parks, and tourism developments. A'Dakhiliyah Square in Nizwa and the Jabal Shams Waterfront in Al Hamra are among the prominent projects underway.
Eng. Maryam Abdullah Al Alawi from South A'Sharqiyah Municipality highlighted several development projects aimed at enhancing tourism and service facilities. Ongoing projects include the Al Ashkharah Beach Waterfront Development and the Al Barr Waterfront Walkway, with completion expected in early 2027.
Muflih Said Masan, from Dhofar's Investment Development Department, outlined the governorate's strategy in line with Oman Vision 2040, focusing on sustainable urban planning and investment opportunities. Current projects include the Gold Souq and the Used Car Market, with plans to offer more investment opportunities.
Eng. Naseer Ali Al Siyabi of A'Dhahirah Municipality presented the "Ibri Viewpoint" project as a model for urban development. The governorate is working on several projects, including the Ibri Public Park and the Yanqul Viewpoint, with completion expected by 2026.