RO 169m projects lift South Al Sharqiyah

SUR: Development, infrastructure and investment projects worth more than RO 169 million are advancing across three wilayats in South Al Sharqiyah Governorate, supporting economic growth, food security, tourism and public services.
The projects in Ja’alan Bani Bu Ali, Ja’alan Bani Bu Hassan and Al Kamil Wal Wafi cover roads, schools, healthcare facilities, agriculture, fisheries, aquaculture and environmental conservation.
Ja’alan Bani Bu Ali accounts for road and waterfront projects valued at about RO 12.69 million. These include the second phase of the commercial and coastal road in Asilah, which is 45 per cent complete and valued at RO 799,998.
Internal roads in the coastal areas have reached 60 per cent completion at a cost of RO 2.26 million, while roads in the central part of the wilayat are 90 per cent complete and valued at RO 2.43 million.
Work on the Al Ashkharah waterfront, a RO 5 million project, has reached 64 per cent. Road upgrades in the industrial area are 85 per cent complete, with a project value of RO 500,000.
Consultancy studies for water drainage in Sayh Sanda are 95 per cent complete, while repairs to roads damaged by the monsoon depression have reached 98 per cent. The road-repair project is valued at RO 697,338.
Education projects in the wilayat include the renovation of Hisham bin Al Aas Basic Education School, Al Makarim Basic Education School, Asilah Basic Education School and Sayh Sanda School, in addition to partial maintenance at Al Ruwais Boys’ School.
Construction of a 40-classroom mixed school for Grades 1–4 has reached 79 per cent, while a separate 40-classroom girls’ school for Grades 5–8 is 13 per cent complete.
In the health sector, construction of Al Falah Hospital has reached 60 per cent, while a new health centre in Ja’alan Bani Bu Ali is 77 per cent complete.
Agriculture and fisheries projects include the RO 2.99 million Wadi Sal project, which has been completed. Consultancy work for the design and supervision of the rehabilitation of fish landing sites at Al Daffa, Ruwais and Suwaih has also been completed at a cost of RO 447,985.
A project to reduce sand accumulation at Al Ashkharah fishing port is 10 per cent complete. The design-and-build contract is valued at nearly RO 3 million.
Maintenance work covering several aflaj, including Falaj Jabiyat Muslim, Falaj Jabiyat Al Buwayliyah and the Al Zuwayd–Al Raham–Al Ziyad–Al Jadiran and Al Qitar–Jabiyat Awlad Kasib–Al Qutaytira–Al Lahaymiyah systems, is valued at a combined RO 6.92 million.
A RO 17 million white-leg shrimp farming project has also been completed in Ja’alan Bani Bu Ali. Environmental initiatives include a natural ghaf-tree reserve covering 130 square kilometres.
In Ja’alan Bani Bu Hassan, the construction of internal roads has reached 95 per cent, with an investment of RO 1.64 million. Repairs to roads damaged by the monsoon depression are also 95 per cent complete and valued at RO 399,989.
Construction of the Qahwan road, estimated to cost RO 1.88 million, has reached 5 per cent.
Education projects include a 34-classroom mixed school for Grades 1–12 and partial maintenance of Al Asalah School for Grades 1–7.
A white-leg shrimp farming project valued at RO 21.5 million has been completed in the wilayat. Maintenance projects covering several aflaj, including Al Faghri, Safha, Al Buwayrid, Al Uqayriyah–Al Suqiyah–Al Falij Al Sharqi, Al Mashayikh and Al Tall, are valued at a combined RO 22.15 million.
The Al Ghaf Park project has also been implemented in the Falaj Al Mashayikh area.
Projects in Al Kamil Wal Wafi include the development of tourism facilities in Siq and Al Hayrah, the construction of internal roads, repairs to roads damaged by the monsoon depression and a concrete road in Hawar. The projects have a combined value of RO 2.58 million.
The RO 71.62 million project to complete the dualisation of Sultan Turki bin Said Road between Al Kamil Wal Wafi and Sur has reached 90 per cent.
Agricultural investments include a RO 6.5 million smart-farming project for vegetable production and a RO 282,000 fig cultivation expansion project. Both have been completed.
The wilayat is also home to Al Saleel Nature Reserve, which covers 220 square kilometres.
Separately, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has signed a RO 1.637 million consultancy agreement for the design and supervision of the planned Fish Industries City in South Al Sharqiyah.
The consultancy firm will undertake technical studies, engineering designs and assessments needed to implement the project in line with quality and operational-efficiency standards.
The development is intended to strengthen fisheries infrastructure, support downstream industries and increase the sector’s value-added contribution in line with Oman Vision 2040.
Dr Yahya bin Badr al Maawali, Governor of South Al Sharqiyah, said the governorate’s economic, tourism, logistics and environmental assets provided a strong foundation for comprehensive and sustainable development.
He said the next phase would require closer coordination among government institutions, the private sector and local communities, with a focus on projects that generate lasting economic benefits and make better use of the governorate’s competitive advantages.
Anwar bin Hamad al Sinani, Chairman of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry branch in South Al Sharqiyah, said the branch was working to increase the private sector’s contribution to the governorate’s development.
South Al Sharqiyah offers investment opportunities across industry, fisheries, tourism and logistics, as well as emerging areas such as food security, renewable energy and manufacturing, he said.
Al Sinani said the branch sought to attract investments that generate added value, create employment and strengthen local content. Its programmes are developed through direct engagement with business owners, specialised committees, government institutions, investors and trade delegations.
He said sustainable economic growth would depend on stronger integration between the public and private sectors, adding that the branch would continue supporting businesses, improving competitiveness and facilitating communication between companies and relevant authorities. — ONA