August 16, 2025
Work is advancing in Sultan Haitham City, one of Oman’s flagship urban developments, with seven packages exceeding OMR 206 million covering roads, core infrastructure, green spaces, and educational/cultural facilities.
Phase One Details
- Total area: 14.8m sqm | Green areas: 3m sqm
- Central Park + wadi: 1.64m sqm
- Target population: 100,000 across 18 neighborhoods
- Progress: site prep (done), bridges 37%, Experience & Control Center 69%, main roads & drainage 16%, utilities 11%, three power stations 30%, main sewage (initiated)
Roads & Smart Infrastructure
- Main access: Sultan Qaboos Highway & Muscat Expressway
- Design supports vehicles, pedestrians, and light/electric mobility
- Projects: upgrade Al-Salam Road, expand Halban Road, build Singapore Street, widen links to Al-Wafa & Wahat Al-Sarouj with smart signals
- Central Park detailed designs due this year; initial designs for 10 school complexes (2,350 students each) completed; Muscat Private School under construction; cultural complex designs nearing completion
Residential Districts
- Active: Al-Wafa, January, Wahat Al-Sarouj | Upcoming: Zaha, Al-Ahlam
- Wahat Al-Sarouj: 56 villas for Omani youth, 40 villas for market sale, 4 buildings (110 apartments)
- Al-Wafa: started Sept 2024; handover by end 2026
Roads & Tunnels
- Internal roads contract: OMR 63m | 6 main corridors: Halban, Maabela, Boulevard, Al-Salam, Al-Manouma
- Progress: 16%; Maabela & Al-Manouma ready by June 2026
- Tunnels: first 40% complete; second in progress; both due June 2027
Project Significance
Sultan Haitham City is envisioned as Oman’s smart, sustainable city model, blending modern infrastructure, expansive green spaces, education & culture hubs, and a smart roads/tunnels network.
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