Muscat: A tender has been floated for the construction of a public park in Jabel al Akhdar in the Al Dhakiliyah Governorate.
According to the Tender Board, preference will be given in awarding to companies or institutions whose bid includes the largest percentage of Omanisation and possible purchase percentage of national products.
The last date for submitting bids is November 16, 2023.
A tender has been also floated for the construction of Nizwa public park which covers around (170,000.00 sq.m) to create a recreational spot for the community living in and around the area.
Al Jabal Al Akhdar is one of the most popular tourism destinations in Oman, as a number of regional and international tourists flock to explore its pleasant climate, mountain ranges, farms, aflaj, and heritage houses over the weekends and holidays.
The park will include walking and bicycle tracks, a play area, lawns, sitting area, fountains, theater, a traditional market, a lagoon, bridges, and other utilities.
Nizwa is an ancient city in the Ad Dakhiliyah region and is known for Nizwa Fort, and Nizwa Souk which is lined with handicraft stalls and silversmiths working in small shops.'
Al Jabal Al Akhdar is one of the most popular tourism destinations in Oman, as a number of regional and international tourists flock to explore its pleasant climate, mountain ranges, farms, aflaj, and heritage houses over the weekends and holidays.
More than 79,000 people visited Jabel Akhdar in the the first six months of 2023, reaching 79,034 visitors according to statistics issued by the National Center for Statistics and Information (NCSI).
Jabel Shams is the highest peak that lies in the heart of the Western Hajar Mountains chain in the Al Dakhiliyah region. It takes around 2 hours from Nizwa and the highest range is about 3,000 meters above sea level.
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