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Al Hallaniyat Islands: protected marine buffer zone

MUSCAT: Established as a Nature Reserve by Royal Decree No 96/2025, Al Hallaniyat Islands serve as a protected marine buffer zone in Dhofar Governorate. The reserve comprises five islands: Al Hallaniyat, Al Sawda, Al...

While primarily a destination for specialised marine life tourism, the islands also boast a rich coastline.

Al Naseem Public Park to get facelift

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MUHP unveils plans for new addressing system

The owner is obligated to place address plates on buildings, residential or commercial complexes, and their internal units.

Oman's governorates take part in Doha Expo

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Google launches 'Street View Mapping Project' in Oman

The first phase includes cities such as Muscat, Sohar, and Salalah, while the second phase will cover the remaining governorates.

Oman launches first government-owned investment bank

The bank will offer a wide range of financial services including corporate financial advisory, development of local and regional capital markets.

Suhar Smart City project launched

The city will be located near the Suhar airport and 30 minutes from the Port of Sohar.

Work on Sultan Qaboos Hospital in Salalah over 60% complete

The project, spread over 100,000 square meters, consists of seven floors that can accommodate 700 hospital beds

Work begins on Ansab- Jafnain dualisation project

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New downtown in Muscat to have buildings with 35 to 40 floors

Al Khuwair Downtown project will be developed on an area of ​​38,000 square meters.

What to expect from the Integrated Sports City

A football stadium will be a major component of the proposed Sports City

Muscat Municipality invites bids for stormwater management

Nearly 45% of the areas in the capital are vulnerable to floods

A good lifestyle for multiple cultures

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Public toilets installed on various beaches

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34.5% of Phase 1 of National Road 32 in Duqm completed

The 16 km long road project starts from the road in front of the Duqm Refinery

More than 27% of Duqm Airport-Ras Markaz road dualization completed

The project cost stands at RO 57 million.
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