MUSCAT: The iconic Muttrah Fish Market has been shortlisted for the 2019 Aga Khan Award for Architecture, Farrokh Derakhshani, Director of the Award, said in a ceremony in Kazan, Russia.

The Aga Khan Award for Architecture is one of the oldest major awards in the field of architecture. It selects projects – from slum upgrading to high-rise “green” buildings – that not only exhibit architectural excellence but also improve the overall quality of life. The Award rewards architects, but also identifies municipalities, builders, clients, master artisans and engineers who have played important roles in the realization of a project.

In a press release, Derakhshani said: “The new market highlights the region’s fishing and trading traditions, while also catering to Oman’s growing tourism industry.”