11 February 2009
MUSCAT -- Muriya Tourism Development Company (Muriya), developer of two of the leading integrated tourism development projects in Oman namely 'Jebel Sifah' and 'Salalah Beach', recently signed an agreement with Al Maha Petroleum Products Marketing Company SAOG, to set up a diesel filling station at each of 'Jebel Sifah' and 'Salalah Beach' project locations. The agreement signed by Cyril Piaia, CEO of Muriya, and Ahmed al Shanfari, General Manager Marketing & Operations of Al Maha Petroleum, marks yet another measure aimed at facilitating construction activities progressing at a fast pace in the two projects.
"The diesel stations will mainly serve the fuel requirements of the heavy equipment, vehicles and generators deployed for construction activities at the two project sites. The continuous onsite availability of diesel will further ensure the timely completion of the two projects," said Cyril Piaia. "Muriya is committed to fulfilling the promise made to its valuable customers and the signing of the fuel supply agreement with Al Maha further attests its credentials," Piaia further commented. "The fuel requirement is huge given the magnitude of the two projects and deployment of a large fleet of heavy equipment and vehicles at both the locations.
The timely completion of the projects is very critical for Muriya and we are delighted that Al Maha are able to successfully help us achieve this," he stressed. The signing of the fuel supply agreement with Al Maha is significant as the company is Oman's pioneering distributor of petroleum products. With an extensive retail network comprising 158 filling stations spread throughout the country, Al Maha caters to the fuel needs of even the remotest areas in Oman. Muriya also has future plans to tie up with Al Maha to establish petrol stations for the convenience of the residents at both destinations.
Construction for 'Salalah Beach' project started during the second quarter 2008, wherein the infrastructure, equipment and manpower were deployed. The foundation has been laid for several villas from Phase I, large proportions of the marina basin have been excavated and a good deal of the marina quay wall has been dredged. The impressive portfolio of hotels planned for 'Salalah Beach' includes Club Mediteranee, Rotana and Movenpick. The excavation and soil replacement of the foundations for the Rotana Hotel are already completed In 'Jebel Sifah' foundation, work on beams and steel reinforcement are already in place for several villas and leveling and grading of numerous villas facing the golf course has been completed.
Construction on the 18 marina apartment blocks is in progress and due to be completed within 17 months, and excavation and leveling of three marina apartment blocks is already in progress. Work on the marina has been proceeding at a great pace, large proportions of the marina quay wall have been dredged and a great area of the marina basin excavated. 'Jebel Sifah' will also include major hotel brands such as; Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts and Angsana Resorts & Spas and Missoni Hotels, construction for one of the marina boutique hotels will start no later than February 2009, and is expected to be completed within 17 months.
MUSCAT -- Muriya Tourism Development Company (Muriya), developer of two of the leading integrated tourism development projects in Oman namely 'Jebel Sifah' and 'Salalah Beach', recently signed an agreement with Al Maha Petroleum Products Marketing Company SAOG, to set up a diesel filling station at each of 'Jebel Sifah' and 'Salalah Beach' project locations. The agreement signed by Cyril Piaia, CEO of Muriya, and Ahmed al Shanfari, General Manager Marketing & Operations of Al Maha Petroleum, marks yet another measure aimed at facilitating construction activities progressing at a fast pace in the two projects.
"The diesel stations will mainly serve the fuel requirements of the heavy equipment, vehicles and generators deployed for construction activities at the two project sites. The continuous onsite availability of diesel will further ensure the timely completion of the two projects," said Cyril Piaia. "Muriya is committed to fulfilling the promise made to its valuable customers and the signing of the fuel supply agreement with Al Maha further attests its credentials," Piaia further commented. "The fuel requirement is huge given the magnitude of the two projects and deployment of a large fleet of heavy equipment and vehicles at both the locations.
The timely completion of the projects is very critical for Muriya and we are delighted that Al Maha are able to successfully help us achieve this," he stressed. The signing of the fuel supply agreement with Al Maha is significant as the company is Oman's pioneering distributor of petroleum products. With an extensive retail network comprising 158 filling stations spread throughout the country, Al Maha caters to the fuel needs of even the remotest areas in Oman. Muriya also has future plans to tie up with Al Maha to establish petrol stations for the convenience of the residents at both destinations.
Construction for 'Salalah Beach' project started during the second quarter 2008, wherein the infrastructure, equipment and manpower were deployed. The foundation has been laid for several villas from Phase I, large proportions of the marina basin have been excavated and a good deal of the marina quay wall has been dredged. The impressive portfolio of hotels planned for 'Salalah Beach' includes Club Mediteranee, Rotana and Movenpick. The excavation and soil replacement of the foundations for the Rotana Hotel are already completed In 'Jebel Sifah' foundation, work on beams and steel reinforcement are already in place for several villas and leveling and grading of numerous villas facing the golf course has been completed.
Construction on the 18 marina apartment blocks is in progress and due to be completed within 17 months, and excavation and leveling of three marina apartment blocks is already in progress. Work on the marina has been proceeding at a great pace, large proportions of the marina quay wall have been dredged and a great area of the marina basin excavated. 'Jebel Sifah' will also include major hotel brands such as; Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts and Angsana Resorts & Spas and Missoni Hotels, construction for one of the marina boutique hotels will start no later than February 2009, and is expected to be completed within 17 months.
By Staff Reporter
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