The South Al Sharqiyah Governorate has signed a financing agreement for the Qahwan Pathway project in the Wilayat of Ja'alan Bani Bu Hassan, in cooperation with the Development Foundation of Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company. The total funding is OMR 1,995,450.
The agreement was signed by Dr. Yahya Badr Al Maawali, Governor of South A'Sharqiyah, on behalf of the governorate, and Dr. Amer Nasser Al Muta'ani, Chief Executive Officer of the Development Foundation, on behalf of the organization.
This action promotes sustainable local development and strengthens institutional collaborations between the public and private sectors, in line with Oman Vision 2040 objectives, notably governorate development and quality of life enhancement.
The project is a qualitative initiative that integrates environmental, health, social, and economic aspects, with a gross size of 466,080. 29 square meters. Designed with a built-up area of 1,730 square meters, it will serve as an integrated public facility for local community residents and visitors while generating real added value.
Eng. Abdullah Salim Al Hajri, Director General of South A’Sharqiyah Municipality, stated to the Oman News Agency (ONA) that the project will boost economic and social activity in the wilayat by offering diversified opportunities to support local initiatives and community empowerment. He emphasized the project's role in encouraging individual and institutional initiatives, as well as creating a business-friendly environment that will benefit quality of life and local economic growth.
He also emphasized that the project will create an appealing area for community events and boost domestic tourism by being designed to host a variety of activities and festivals. On the health front, he stated that the Qahwan Pathway would provide an open and safe public space for physical activities, encouraging healthy lifestyles through an inclusive design that accommodates all groups, including the elderly and those with disabilities.
