Oman's Road Development Projects Exceed RO 920 Million Under Tenth Five-Year Plan

Strategic Insights -

Oman's Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has invested significantly in enhancing connectivity and infrastructure across the Sultanate of Oman under the Tenth Five-Year Plan. The efforts of the ministry have demonstrated a commitment to supporting regional development and improving road networks throughout the country. The ministry is currently implementing various road projects, including dual carriageways, with some in the execution phase and others under design or bidding.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has invested over RO 920 million in road development projects since the beginning of the Tenth Five-Year Plan in 2021.
  • Eng Khamis bin Mohammed al Shammakhi, Under-Secretary for Transport, noted that the ministry is implementing various road projects, including dual carriageways, in various stages of development.
  • The completion of the Sultan Said bin Taimour Road, a 400-kilometre-long dual carriageway, is a significant recent achievement for the ministry.
  • Projects currently in progress include the dual carriageway in the Wilayat of Ibra in Al Sharqiyah North Governorate, the first phase of the Rub al Khali Road in Al Dhahirah Governorate, and road infrastructure projects in Dhofar Governorate.
  • The ministry is also advancing road projects in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate and Al Sharqiyah South.
  • As of 2024, road projects awarded are valued at over RO 450 million, with the total value of projects expected to exceed RO 600 million this year.
  • The cumulative value of road projects awarded by the ministry since the start of the Tenth Five-Year Plan has surpassed RO 920 million.
  • Eng Khamis noted that the ministry is working to implement key internal highway connections, including a connection from Al Musannah (Shuaiba) Roundabout to the Batinah Expressway.

Statistics:

  • RO 920 million: Total investment in road development projects under the Tenth Five-Year Plan.
  • RO 450 million: Value of road projects awarded in 2024.
  • RO 600 million: Expected value of road projects for 2024.
  • 400 kilometres: Length of the completed Sultan Said bin Taimour Road.
  • 11 kilometres: Section of the Rub al Khali Road that involves dualising from Al Buraimi to Mahadha.
  • 46 per cent: Completion rate of the Al Kamil W'al Wafi-Sur Road project.
  • 44 per cent: Completion rate of the Sultan Faisal bin Turki Road project.

Sources:

  • "The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has invested more than RO 920 million in road development projects across the Sultanate of Oman since the beginning of the Tenth Five-Year Plan in 2021."
  • "According to Eng Khamis bin Mohammed al Shammakhi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology for Transport, the ministry is currently implementing a number of dual carriageway and other road projects in various stages."
  • "The completion of national roads linking major governorates, the ministry is now focusing on regional projects and urban connections."