Muscat: Four tourism sites in four governorates have been allocated by the Ministry of Tourism for investment by local companies through usufruct rights.
The allocation of the four sites comes as the first initiative within the government’s efforts to develop the Omani tourism sector. It also complements the efforts made by the Ministry of Tourism to encourage local companies to be involved in the implementation of Oman Tourism Strategy 2040 to promote the tourism activity and benefit from the many potentials and tourism resources in each governorate - depending on the tourism potentials and needs of each governorate.
The four tourist sites proposed for investment are Al Saadah District in the Wilayat of Ibri in the Governorate of A’Dhahirah, the Wilayat of Nakhl Heights in the Governorate of South Al Batinah, Al Jawabi in the Wilayat of Ja’alan bani Bu Ali in the Governorate of South A’Sharqiyah, Al Ghabbi in the Wilayat of Bidiyah in the Governorate of North A’Sharqiyah.
The proposed project for Al Saadah District in Wilayat of Ibri in the Governorate of A’Dhahirah the rate is a 3-star hotel at least, an integrated station and other facilities deemed appropriate by the local company.
The proposed project for the Wilayat of Nakhal Heights in the Governorate of South Al Batinah, which stretches over 10,000 square meters, includes high-end hotel apartments at least, in addition to other entertainment facilities deemed appropriate by the local company.
The proposed project for Al Jawabi in the wilayat of Ja’alan bani Bu Ali in the Governorate of South A’Sharqiyah, which streteches over 10,000 square meters, includes a recreation center, other service and hotel facilities deemed appropriate by the local company. The proposed project for Al Ghabbi in Wilayat of Bidiyah in the Governorate of North A’Sharqiyah, which stretches over 50,000 square meters includes a hotel facilities, green spaces and other entertainment facilities deemed appropriate by the local firm.