Muscat, March 11
The Sultanate of Oman is participating in the international real estate and urban development exhibition MIPIM 2026, currently taking place in Cannes from March 9 to 13. The participation is represented through a national pavilion led by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP), alongside more than 20 partners from government entities and private sector institutions.
The presence reflects the growing momentum witnessed in Oman’s urban development and real estate investment sectors, while reinforcing the Sultanate of Oman’s expanding engagement in international platforms that focus on the future of cities and sustainable urban growth.
On its first day, the Omani pavilion hosted seven specialised panel discussions featuring local and international experts and consultants. The sessions explored topics related to the future of urban investment, the development of integrated cities and sustainable urban planning, while also highlighting the investment opportunities available in Oman’s real estate sector.
The pavilion attracted strong interest from international delegations, investors and representatives of global companies, who explored Oman’s experience in integrated urban planning and reviewed the key projects and initiatives presented by participating entities. These projects reflect the significant transformation taking place in the Sultanate of Oman’s housing and urban planning sector.
Oman’s pavilion brings together several government entities, real estate developers and investment institutions, presenting a model that highlights the partnership between the public and private sectors.
The collaboration aims to promote a unified vision of major urban development projects and investment opportunities in the Sultanate of Oman.
Among the flagship projects showcased at the pavilion are Sultan Haitham City, Al Thuraya City and Jabal Al Aali Project. The pavilion also highlights the Al Khuwair Downtown Masterplan, Future Salalah City, as well as the Greater Muscat Structural Plan, which serves as a strategic framework guiding urban growth, land use and infrastructure development in the capital.
Jamal bin Nasser al Hadi, Media Adviser to the Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, said that the Sultanate of Oman has entered an advanced phase in the implementation of its strategic urban development projects. He explained that the major urban projects currently being developed across various governorates.
Al Hadi added that Oman’s presence at MIPIM this year reflects an advanced level of ambition and institutional integration in the implementation of major urban projects, supported by the Future Cities Programme, which is attracting investments worth billions of dollars. He also highlighted that two Omani projects have reached the final shortlist for the festival’s awards, indicating the growing international recognition of Omani urban development initiatives.
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