Muscat: Led by His Excellency Sheikh Hilal bin Saeed Al Hajri, Governor of Al Dakhiliyah, the initiatives focus on upgrading wilayat facades, expanding green spaces, and enhancing essential services.
At the heart of these efforts is the launch of the Al Dakhiliyah Square project (Al Dakhiliyah Boulevard), a comprehensive development plan featuring 10 investment sites and 50 usufruct contracts across multiple sectors. The two-year project aims to diversify the local economy and strengthen commercial activities.
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Currently, Al Dakhiliyah boasts 35 parks and gardens spread across its nine wilayats, covering more than 1.35 million square meters. Major developments include the opening of Manah Public Park, the completion of the Al Hamra Park designs, and the Nizwa Entrance Development Project. Progress continues on entrance development projects in Jabreen, Basya, and Bidbid, with consultancy services nearing completion for key roadworks like the Al Jabal Al Akhdar dualisation project.
Several new parks are advancing rapidly: Nizwa Public Park and Al Maamoura area projects in Bahla have reached 30% completion, while the Al Hadeeth Park rehabilitation in Adam is at 90%. Other parks in Manah, Izki, and Samayil are also seeing steady progress, with Al Jabal Al Akhdar Public Park reaching 25% completion.
His Excellency highlighted the Greater Nizwa Master Plan as a cornerstone of the governorate’s vision. The plan envisions modern residential neighborhoods with schools, hospitals, shopping centers, and an integrated public transportation network to ease congestion and improve urban mobility.
Heritage conservation is also a key focus, with projects like the “Old Al Hamra Neighborhood Renewal” blending Al Hamra’s historical character with modern economic needs, ensuring the preservation of Oman’s unique architectural legacy.
Eng. Saud bin Hamad Al Bahri, Director General of Housing and Urban Planning in Al Dakhiliyah, emphasized that developing wilayat facades and green spaces not only enhances quality of life but also boosts tourism, creates job opportunities, and attracts investments. He noted future plans to integrate green spaces into residential neighborhoods, supporting better air quality, climate resilience, and community well-being.
