Dakhiliyah Governorate of Oman signed 33 development and investment contracts on Tuesday. These contracts include eight contracts for the implementation of service and development projects worth over 6 million Omani Rials and 25 investment contracts with an expected revenue of over 1.8 million Omani Rials in the sectors of roads, infrastructure, tourism, recreation, and commerce.
Infrastructure Development and Economic Opportunities
Sheikh Hilal Said Al-Hajri, the Governor of Dakhiliyah, announced that the governorate is striving to expand the foundations of economic activity through a package of development projects and investment opportunities. These targeted actions aim to develop infrastructure, stimulate the tourism, commerce, and services sectors, and maximize the utilization of local resources and potentials.
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The governor emphasized that the signed contracts align with the priorities of the governorate to strengthen economic and social development and are in harmony with national guidelines aimed at empowering governorates and activating their roles in achieving the goals of Oman Vision 2040.
Key Projects and Investments
The signed contracts include road and infrastructure projects. Among them is the maintenance of damaged roads in the districts of Nizwa, Bahla, Al-Hamra, and Adam valued at approximately 922 thousand Omani Rials, as well as the maintenance of damaged roads in the districts of Bidbid, Samail, and Izki at a cost of over one million Omani Rials. Additionally, the design and implementation of the Al-Washi-Al-Tasweer road in the district of Izki valued at 2.2 million Omani Rials, and the second phase of the internal roads project in the district of Samail at a cost of over 1.6 million Omani Rials are included in these contracts.
In the investment sector, the contracts include investment, management, and operation of several facilities in Nizwa Public Park, which includes a library, indoor play area, cafes, and retail shops. Investment in the Nizwa Gateway building to develop tourism and recreational services and expand commercial activities is also featured in these contracts.
Dakhiliyah Governorate is also making arrangements to attract investments that leverage the comparative advantages of each district and support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), create job opportunities, and increase domestic value.
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