The tallest flagpole in the country will be be unveiled on Thursday, May 22, at Al Khuwair Square under the auspices of Sayyid Saud bin Hilal al Busaidy, Governor of Muscat.
The national flag of the Sultanate of Oman will be raised on top of the tallest flagpole in the nation's history, a proud symbol soaring in the skies of Oman. The moment will be graced by Ahmed bin Mohammed al Humaidi, Chairman of Muscat Municipality, along with other top officials.
Standing at a height of 126 metres into the sky, this flagpole is already known for its architectural brilliance, symbolising Oman’s aspirations for progress and success in line with Vision 2040.
The Al Khuwair Square project is the result of a successful public-private partnership, fostering collaboration between the Muscat Municipality and Jindal Shadeed Iron and Steel.
“In the future, this area will be developed into an 18,000-square-metre multipurpose project with a large space dedicated for business activities,” he said.
The national flag will measure some 18 metres in length and 31.5 metres in width, adorning the top of the flagpole which has already grabbed international attention as ‘Oman’s tallest man-made structure’. The huge edifice is constructed using 135 tonnes of steel with an outer diameter of 2,800mm at its base and 900mm at the top. The flagpole is equipped with a warning light system for aircraft using this airspace and has already been credited as a pioneering model for synergising efforts and achieving multifaceted impacts.
The Al Khuweir Square project will also have, according to the Muscat Municipality sources, a plaza, large lawn, walkways, a skate park, a cycle path and a cafeteria, along with a variety of entertainment and sports facilities, transforming it into a vibrant community hub.
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