Muscat – Muscat Municipality has awarded the contract for the implementation of the Commercial District Development Project in Ruwi, part of a broader strategy to upgrade commercial neighbourhoods across Muscat governorate.

The project will cover an estimated area of 360,000sqm and is scheduled for completion within 16 months. It will include 6,500sqm of landscaped green spaces, shaded seating areas, and 2,458 new parking slots to improve the traffic flow. Plans also include 101,806sqm of pedestrian walkways, installation of smart infrastructure, and construction of service kiosks and modern restrooms.

The initiative is aligned with Muscat Municipality’s broader efforts to enhance the urban landscape, improve the quality of life for residents, and to create a sustainable, human-centric environment serving all sections of the society.

Commenting on the project, Ahmed Mohammed al Humaidi, Chairman of Muscat Municipality, said, “Muscat governorate is witnessing the execution of a series of major development projects that will strengthen its economic and tourism position, contributing to comprehensive and sustainable development that embodies its ambitious vision.”

He added that the Ruwi Commercial District Development Project is a key element of the Greater Muscat Structural Plan, a major outcome of the National Urban Development Strategy under Oman Vision 2040, aimed at balancing economic growth with quality of life.

The project is expected to enhance infrastructure efficiency, raise public service standards, and improve the area’s attractiveness for investors. Officials hope it will stimulate commercial activity and create new opportunities for local businesses, accelerating economic development in the governorate.

Muscat Municipality stated that it remains committed to supporting the national objective of creating a ‘sustainable, prosperous, and vibrant Muscat’, working closely with stakeholders to provide the necessary services, planning, and infrastructure improvements to achieve the goals outlined under Vision 2040.