Hanoi:A'Dakhiliyah A'Dakhiliyah Governorate has signed 33 development and investment contracts, including 8 contracts for service and development projects valued at over RO 6 million, and 25 investment contracts with anticipated revenues exceeding RO 1.8 million. These contracts span sectors such as roads, infrastructure, tourism, entertainment, and commerce, as part of efforts to boost services and expand economic opportunities across the region's wilayats.
According to Oman News Agency, Sheikh Hilal Said Al Hajri, Governor of A'Dakhiliyah, emphasized that the governorate is working to expand economic activities through various development projects and investment opportunities. These efforts aim to enhance infrastructure, stimulate the tourism, commercial, and service sectors, and maximize local resources and potentials.
The governor also highlighted that these contracts align with national goals to empower governorates and contribute to Oman Vision 2040. Developing local revenues and maximizing returns from government assets are key pillars of the governorate's investment strategy, which includes preparing public sites for investment and increasing private sector participation.
The newly signed contracts include several road and infrastructure projects. Notable projects are the maintenance of roads in Nizwa, Bahla, Al Hamra, and Adam at a cost of approximately RO 922 thousand, and the maintenance of roads in Bidbid, Samail, and Izki costing over RO 1 million. Additionally, the Al Washhi-Al Tasawir road in Izki will be designed and executed for RO 2.2 million, and the second phase of the internal roads project in Samail will be implemented at a cost exceeding RO 1.6 million.
Furthermore, the contracts include the establishment of the Al Sumairat Eco-Park in Adam and the preparation of a master plan for Harat Al Bilad in Manah to develop public facilities and explore economic and tourist projects.
In the investment sector, contracts involve the management and operation of facilities at Nizwa Public Park and the development of tourism and entertainment services. In Al Hamra, a recreational stopover and other tourist facilities will be established. Additional projects include the "Sky Dome" project and recreational developments in Bahla and Samail.
The contracts also address projects in Izki and Manah, including a carpentry workshop and a charcoal manufacturing project, aimed at contributing to recycling efforts and achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
A'Dakhiliyah Governorate has also floated tenders worth over RO 4.5 million for various projects, including road maintenance, public facility development, and market improvements. These initiatives are part of the governorate's broader development and investment programs to enhance infrastructure and economic activities.
