Festive launch marks official opening of RO 2.57m Nizwa Public Park

NIZWA, OCT 24
The official opening of Nizwa Public Park and the launch of the Al Dakhiliyah Governorate’s audio branding — inspired by local arts and heritage — took place last week as part of the governorate’s efforts to develop public facilities and integrate its cultural heritage into its institutional branding.
The park was inaugurated by Shaikh Hilal bin Said al Hajri, Governor of Al Dakhiliyah. The governor and attendees toured the park’s recreational, sports, service, and investment facilities. The ceremony also featured a variety of accompanying performances and activities reflecting the diverse range of experiences the park offers.
Nizwa Public Park is one of the key development projects in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate. Established at a cost of approximately RO 2.57 million, the park spans a total area of 150,000 square metres. It features over 40 service and commercial facilities, including green spaces, recreational, sports, and cultural amenities, as well as restaurants, cafes, and retail outlets.
The official inauguration follows the park's soft opening on April 23; since then, it has attracted large numbers of visitors, quickly becoming a popular recreational and social destination for families across the wilayats.
During its trial operation phase, the park welcomed over 1.3 million visitors. The project offers 15 investment opportunities valued at more than RO 718,000, creating 50 job opportunities that support commercial and service-related activities within the park and enhance the overall economic benefits of its facilities.
Shaikh Hilal bin Said al Hajri, Governor of Al Dakhiliyah, said: 'The opening of Nizwa Public Park marks a new phase of development projects within the governorate. It provides comprehensive public facilities that meet community needs and contribute to an improved quality of life, while also creating economic and investment opportunities that encourage the private sector and entrepreneurs to participate in operating these facilities and services.' Regarding the governorate’s audio identity, the governor noted that its launch is part of ongoing efforts to enhance institutional communication. This initiative incorporates elements of local cultural heritage into contemporary media content, reflecting the governorate’s unique cultural character and promoting its key attributes across various platforms and official events.
The audio branding was inspired by the rhythms of traditional Omani folk arts, blending melodic, rhythmic, and vocal elements into a musical structure that combines local heritage with modern music production techniques.