MUSCAT : Muscat is pursuing projects to improve transport, advance digital transformation and develop tourist destinations as Oman’s capital seeks to become a smart, sustainable city, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat His Highness Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said said.
In a statement published by Oman Vision 2040, Sayyid Bilarab said cooperation among government agencies, businesses and civil society groups had helped accelerate work on the national strategy, translating its goals into urban development projects and wider opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs.
Sayyid Bilarab said Muscat was also working to encourage the use of artificial intelligence and smart technologies to attract investment, develop Omani talent and turn research and expertise into commercially viable solutions.
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Sayyid Bilarab said the governorate would build on its infrastructure, cultural heritage and diverse landscapes. He said Muscat aimed to strengthen its economy while preserving its identity and putting residents’ quality of life at the centre of its development.
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