- Sultan Haitham City signs a major residential development agreement with Retal Urban Development Company valued at more than RO320 million.
- Strabag Oman awarded infrastructure package exceeding RO40 million for roads, bridges and utility connections to Sultan Haitham City.
- Five integrated residential neighborhood agreements signed across Oman under the “Sorouh” Initiative with total investments exceeding RO123 million and delivery of 2,167 housing units.
- Artas Holding signs MoU for development of the Al Khuwair Downtown Project in Muscat.
- Six new investment opportunities launched for integrated residential communities covering more than 1.4 million square meters across four governorates.
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has announced a major package of strategic agreements, infrastructure contracts and investment initiatives linked to Oman’s future cities programme, led by the landmark Sultan Haitham City development.
The announcements mark a significant step in advancing Oman’s urban transformation strategy and strengthening partnerships with regional and international investors to deliver integrated, sustainable and modern communities across the Sultanate.
As part of the initiative, the Ministry signed a partnership and development agreement for residential neighborhoods 3, 15 and 17 in Sultan Haitham City with Retal Urban Development Company from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The mixed-use development will span more than 640,000 square metres and carries an investment value exceeding RO320 million, underlining growing investor confidence in Oman’s large-scale urban developments and the long-term investment appeal of its future cities.
In parallel, the first package (A) for site preparation and leveling works covering residential neighborhoods and the Eastern Boulevard in Sultan Haitham City was awarded to Al Tasnim Group with a contract value of RO6.8 million.
The Ministry also awarded Package 12 for the construction of external roads, bridges, underpasses and utility works connecting Muscat Expressway to Sultan Haitham City to Strabag Oman at a value exceeding RO40 million.
Meanwhile, Package 9 (A) for landscaping and horticulture works along roads and pedestrian pathways was awarded to GDS Company with an investment value exceeding RO3 million.
The agreements reflect the accelerated pace of implementation at Sultan Haitham City and the continued expansion of infrastructure works in accordance with the highest urban planning and engineering standards.
During the opening ceremony, the Ministry also awarded a consultancy tender for supervision services related to developers’ construction works in collaboration with Al Khatib & Al Almi. The consultancy contract, valued at more than RO3 million, is aimed at enhancing project execution quality, technical governance and development oversight across the city.
In another key development, a memorandum of understanding was signed with Artas Holding for the development of the Al Khuwair Downtown Project, reinforcing efforts to transform the district into a modern economic and urban hub in the heart of Muscat.
The ceremony further witnessed the signing of five agreements for the development of integrated residential neighborhoods across the governorates of Muscat, A’Dakhiliyah, South Al Batinah, and North and South A’Sharqiyah under the “Sorouh” Initiative.
With a combined investment value exceeding RO123 million, the projects will deliver 2,167 residential units designed to support the creation of sustainable and diversified urban communities across Oman.
Under the initiative, Ejad Engineering Consultancy will develop an integrated residential neighborhood in the Wilayat of Al Hamra spanning more than 454,000 square metres. The project will include 322 residential units with an investment value of approximately RO16 million.
The second agreement was signed with Al Masa Real Estate for a residential development in the Wilayat of Al Amerat covering more than 300,000 square metres and comprising 1,006 residential units with an investment value of RO62 million.
The third project will be developed by Siraj Investment Company in the Wilayat of Jalan Bani Bu Hassan. The development will cover more than 320,000 square metres and deliver 312 residential units with investments estimated at RO15 million.
In the Wilayat of Wadi Bani Khalid, Sana’a Al Barq Cement Products & Trading will develop a residential neighborhood spanning more than 80,000 square metres. The project includes 118 residential units with an investment value of RO6 million.
The fifth agreement was awarded to Al Raed Investment Company for the development of a residential neighborhood in the Wilayat of Al Musannah. Covering more than 432,000 square metres, the project will include 409 residential units with investments totaling RO24 million.
As part of the same initiative, the Ministry announced six new investment opportunities for integrated residential neighborhoods and masterplan developments across four governorates, including North Al Batinah, Al Buraimi, A’Dakhiliyah and South Al Batinah.
The projects will cover a total area exceeding 1.4 million square metres and are strategically positioned to support balanced regional development while reinforcing public-private sector collaboration in the delivery of modern housing communities.
The event also highlighted the Ministry’s social responsibility initiatives through the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning and Dar Al Atta’a Association to support social housing programmes and provide safe housing solutions for eligible families.
The agreement builds on the success of the “Al Atta’a Neighborhood 1” project in Al Khabourah and includes the implementation of “Al Atta’a Neighborhoods 2 and 3” in Al Amerat, comprising 20 housing units, in addition to launching an initiative to deliver 25 homes across several wilayats in Oman.
The collaboration reflects the importance of partnerships between government entities and community organisations in supporting social stability and improving quality of life across the Sultanate.
In addition, the opening ceremony witnessed the launch of several waqf investment opportunities by Oman Endowment Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning through the “Tatwir” Platform.
The initiative operates under a structured governance framework designed to enhance transparency, streamline investment procedures and improve the management efficiency of endowment assets, while maximizing their economic and social impact.
