MUSCAT, APRIL 25
A unified system for naming streets and numbering buildings will be in place soon as part of the National Addressing Project, which aims to establish a unique identity for the roads and buildings in the capital area covering various villages and residential neighbourhoods, according to specific standards that consider the unique characteristics of each area.
This system is aimed at facilitating access to locations, improving the efficiency of logistics services, enabling rapid response to emergencies, supporting urban planning, and providing accurate data to benefit various government and private entities.
Oman began to officially name several key national and main roads across the country after the rich national history and its visionary leaders in a move to honour, as per Royal directives. These roads, which are integral to the country’s infrastructure, will now bear the names of prominent figures from Oman’s past, connecting the nation’s modern development with its rich cultural and historical heritage.
Accordingly, the road linking the governorates of Muscat, Al Dakhiliyah, Al Dhahirah and Al Buraimi is named as Sultan Thuwaini bin Said Road, as per the Royal directives. This 388-km road stretches from the Burj Al Sahwa roundabout in Muscat to the Hafeet border crossing in Al Buraimi. Another key road, the 250-km Al Sharqiyah Expressway from Bidbid to Sur Souq, will be named Sultan Turki bin Said Road.
Additionally, the Khasab-Lima-Dibba road in Musandam has been renamed Sultan Faisal bin Turki Road, and the Batinah coastal road will be named Sultan Taimour bin Faisal Road.
The Nizwa-Salalah road, the vital 857-km stretch, will be named Sultan Said bin Taimour Road, while the Muscat-Batinah Road will be named Sultan Qaboos Road.
In view of the renaming of roads and buildings, the Addressing Team in Muscat held a meeting chaired by Ali bin Said al Saeedi, Wali of Muscat, and discussed suggested street names where numerous proposed names were outlined and discussed to ensure selecting names that reflect the cultural and civilisational identity of Muscat. While additional suggestions that acknowledge the historical significance were introduced.
The meeting is part of continuous efforts to implement the National Addressing Project, which contributes to advancing the addressing system and its efficiency, and supporting inclusive development.
This project is a vital initiative being implemented in integrated stages. They begin with approving street names, followed by creating a centralised addressing database, and finally installing identification signs on buildings and roads.
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