
Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism today signed an agreement with Sorouh Al Qurum Real Estate Company to establish an integrated tourism complex project in Al Qurum area in the Wilayat of Bausher, Governorate of Muscat. The project, which covers an approximate area of 165,000 square metres, will be carried out at a cost of RO 230 million.
The project will be implemented in phases extending over 15 years. The agreement provides for the construction of two 4-star hotels with a capacity of more than 400 hotel units. The project comprises integrated recreational facilities that include an indoor games hall, trampoline facilities and commercial outlets and residential units available for freehold ownership, among other facilities.
The agreement was signed by Sayyid Ibrahim bin Said Al Busaidi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism, and Eng. Khaled Khudair Mashaan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Argan International Real Estate Company—acting as an authorized signatory on behalf of Sorouh Al Qurum Real Estate Company.
The agreement affirms the keenness of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism to develop the infrastructure of the tourism sector in a manner that enhances its contribution to the national economy. It also reflects the Ministry’s commitment to support local content and generate sustainable employment opportunities.