Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has signed two usufruct agreements to establish a four-star resort in the Wilayat of Al Hamra in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate and a five-star hotel in the Wilayat of Mirbat in Dhofar Governorate, with an investment cost exceeding RO 12 million ($31 million).
The agreements were signed on behalf of the ministry by
Sayyid Ibrahim Al Busaidi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism, while
representatives of the concerned companies signed on their behalf, reported
Oman News Agency.
The signing of these usufruct contracts comes within the
framework of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism's efforts to promote
investment in the tourism sector in Oman, and to keep pace with economic
developments aimed at diversifying sources of income.
The projects will also contribute to serving local
communities by creating job opportunities, in addition to meeting the tourism
sector's requirements for hotel rooms and tourist facilities.
Amira Al Lawati, Director General of the Directorate General
of Tourism Development at the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, stated that the
signing of these usufruct contracts is an extension of the investment program
for the tourism sector across all governorates of Oman.
This aims to realise the economic and social impacts of new
projects, alongside their contribution to serving local communities by
providing job opportunities and enhancing local content, while increasing the
supply of hotel rooms and facilities to match the targets of the comprehensive
tourism development plan.
She explained that establishing a four-star resort in the
Wilayat of Al Hamra and a 5-star hotel in the Wilayat of Mirbat aligns with the
directives of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism to strengthen the role of
the tourism sector and support the national economy.
This will help stimulate tourism movement and encourage
investments in the sector by developing the investment landscape and capitalising
on the strategic locations of both wilayats.
She pointed out that the two projects will offer diverse
tourism experiences and choices for guests, including introducing the natural
and tourist potentials with which Al Hamra and Mirbat abound, as well as the
unique activities and adventures they feature, such as mountain trails,
valleys, and mountain roads.
The project of establishing a four-star tourist resort in
the Wilayat of Al Hamra, Al Dakhiliyah Governorate spans an estimated area of
25,000 square meters, with an investment cost of approximately RO 9,873,216.
The project aims to develop an integrated tourist
destination that attracts tourists from inside and outside t of Oman, providing
an experience that combines adventure and relaxation while promoting
environmental sustainability practices.
Meanwhile, the project to establish a five-star tourist
hotel in the Wilayat of Mirbat, Dhofar Governorate spans an estimated area of
55,000 square meters with an investment cost reaching RO 3 million.
The project includes 121 hotel rooms, a main restaurant, cafes, an events and conferences hall, multiple sports courts, swimming pools, and other amenities.