Oman inks three transport and maritime developments agreements: Oman’s Transport, Communications, and Information Technology Ministry (MTCIT) has inked three agreements to improve road infrastructure, develop its ports, and enhance maritime services, according to a statement.

#1- Roads and more: The MTCIT inked an agreement with construction firm Galfar Engineering and Contracting for the dualization of the Izki-Nizwa carriageway project in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate. The project — covering 30 km — will include constructing service roads over 3.2 km on both sides of the carriageway, an additional 1.2 km dualized road to connect the project to the Sanaw Bridge on Thuwayni, a vehicle underpass, and another 0.9 km road leading to Jabal Al Akhdar.

#2- Ports for quarry products: The Ministry and Minji International Ports inked an agreement for the design, construction, management, and operation of a quarry products port in the Wilayat of Shaleem and Hallaniyat Islands. The project — to be implemented over 18 months — will provide a direct route to export Omani minerals and quarry products. The first phase includes outlining the financial requirements, followed by securing approvals from authorities before finalizing a long-term concession agreement.

#3- Maritime services at Sultan Qaboos Port: The Ministry has signed a framework investment agreement with Omani Integrated Logistic Services Company to operate, manage, and develop ship supply and crew change activities for two years, as well as to accelerate commercial operations at Port Sultan Qaboos, positioning it as a tourism hub over four phases.

MTCIT’s latest moves: Oman’s Transport Ministry inked an agreement with the Oman Construction Company last month for the dualization of the Raysut-Mughsayl Road with an OMR 35 mn (c. USD 90.9 mn) investment. MTCIT also wants to establish advanced green ship recycling and dismantling yards to extract reusable parts and raw materials such as scrap metal.