Muscat:A workshop held in Muscat today focused on exploring strategies to enhance the development of areas irrigated by 'Aflaj', which are traditional irrigation channels. The event aimed to strengthen the economic importance of Aflaj while ensuring their preservation and securing their long-term sustainability.
According to Oman News Agency, the workshop highlighted the significance of maintaining the heritage value of Aflaj systems. It was organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources alongside the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism.
Attendees included representatives from various government units, overseers of the Aflaj systems, and experts from the water, tourism, and agriculture sectors. The discussions emphasized the importance of creating a guiding framework to regulate Aflaj development. This includes defining investment models and clarifying the roles and responsibilities of government departments, local communities, and investors involved.
