22 July 2024, Muscat: Muscat Municipality has signed an agreement with Saud bin Hilal Al
Sabri LLC to lease municipal land for the establishment of a uniquely designed park with public
and commercial amenities, as well as the Diwaniya Omani Sweets Factory in the Al Mawaleh
South area of the Wilayat of Seeb. The agreement was signed by His Excellency Ahmed bin
Mohammed Al-Humaidi, Chairman of Muscat Municipality, and Saud bin Hilal Al Sabri, owner of
the Diwaniya Omani Sweets project, at the municipality building in Darsait.
The agreement grants Saud bin Hilal Al Sabri LLC the right to lease a plot of municipal land in
the Al Mawaleh South area, covering a total area of 31,182 square meters, for a duration of 20
years to establish a public park with a variety of facilities designed to provide a recreational
space for the community. The park will include walking and cycling paths, children's play areas,
green spaces, sports courts, table tennis facilities, an amphitheatre and event spaces, kiosks
and cafes operated by small and medium enterprises, as well as service facilities such as
restrooms, car parking, and prayer areas.
Additionally, an area of the project facing the public street will be allocated for the
establishment of the Diwaniya Omani Sweets Factory. This factory will feature a visitor
experience center, offering guests a direct opportunity to discover traditional Omani sweets
manufacturing methods and ingredients.
Commenting on the partnership, HE Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Humaidi stated, &Quituisaca
Municipality is committed to utilizing its assets to achieve benefits beyond direct profits,
focusing on the societal impact of the investment. This agreement serves as a model for
purposeful partnerships between the public and private sectors. The Municipality strives to
enhance its efforts in the realm of social responsibility, launching initiatives that contribute to
the development of cities and provinces, creating job opportunities for national talents,
maximizing local value addition, and thereby contributing to economic and social development
goals.
Muscat Municipality continuously seeks to enhance cooperation between the public and
private sectors and engage with local community entities to create projects and initiatives that
stimulate sustainable growth. The Municipality is dedicated to providing all essential resources
related to serving the region, urban planning, and building neighborhoods, aiming to enhance
tourism, boost the economy, facilitate development, and improve the quality of life of residents
in alignment with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040.