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 in South Mabela, Seeb. 

The agreement was signed by Ahmed bin Mohammed al Humaidi, Chairman of Muscat Municipality, and Saud bin Hilal al Sabri, owner of Diwaniya Omani Sweets, at the municipality building in Darsait.

The agreement leases a plot of municipal land in South Mabela, covering a total area of 31,182sqm, 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 park and prayer areas.

Additionally, a part of the plot facing the public street will be allocated for establishment of the Diwaniya Omani Sweets Factory, which will feature a visitor experience centre, offering guests a direct opportunity to discover traditional Omani sweets manufacturing methods and ingredients.

Commenting on the partnership, Humaidi stated, “Muscat Municipality is committed to utilising its assets to achieve benefits beyond direct profits, focusing on the social 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 nationals, and maximising local value addition, thereby contributing to economic and social development goals.”

Muscat Municipality continues its efforts to enhance cooperation between the public and private sectors and engage with the local community to create projects and initiatives that stimulate sustainable growth. The municipality is dedicated to providing all essential resources related to building neighbourhoods, enhancing tourism and boosting the economy, it stated.