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Oman to announce Muscat Metro project within two months, minister says

His Excellency Eng. Saeed bin Hamoud Al Maawali said the metro would play a central role in strengthening public transport, reducing traffic congestion and supporting sustainable urban growth in Muscat.

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Monday, January 12, 2026

MUSCAT — Oman will announce details of the long-awaited Muscat Metro project within the next two months, following the signing of a national transport-tracking initiative, the country’s transport minister said on Monday.

His Excellency Eng. Saeed bin Hamoud Al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, said the upcoming announcement would mark a key milestone in the Sultanate’s efforts to modernise urban mobility and improve public transport services in the capital.

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