In respect to the new service network plans, His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said grants Royal Orders to the Muscat Municipality to commence the design and implementation of a number of upgrading road construction and lighting projects between Yiti and Al Sifah.
MUSCAT - March 21, 2012: In a recent statement, His Excellency Sultan bin Hamdoon al Harthy, Chairman of Muscat Municipality unveiled news about Royal directives by His Majesty to upgrade the Yiti - Sifah road into a modern carriageway.
The upgrading plans are set to include road network development and lighting projects of the 26km roadway tying between Yiti and Al Sifah, Wilayat Muscat.
The Board of Directors of Muriya Development, the owning and managing company of Jebel Sifah - the Sultanate's newest residential & touristic development, warmly received the news with great appreciation of the new momentum for economic and tourism development in this special area of the capital city.
Mr. Wael Al Lawati, CEO of Omran - a 30% stake owner of Muriya Development said, "These Royal directives are set to put Sifah on the path to accelerated tourism and economic development. Omran is committed to playing its part in realizing the tourism potential of this pristine corner of the capital region."
When completed, the road project will serve as a new lifeline through which investment will inevitably flow into Sifah, hitherto a quiet fishing village but now at the cusp of development into a new leisure and entertainment hub of Muscat.
Dr. Gerhard Niesslein, CEO, Orascom Development Holding - a 70% stakeholder of Muriya Development stated, "It's a fantastic development. The new carriageway will make the 26km distance between Yiti and Sifah a breeze, thereby opening up this delightful waterfront locale to greater numbers of tourists and visitors."
The international-class road itself will be an attraction in its own right, affording motorists the thrills of a ride through twisting mountainous terrain with splendid panoramas en route. Street-lighting and signposts will add to the ease of driving at night as well. Moreover, with the commute between the city centre and Sifah set to be dramatically reduced, this welcoming waterfront will be within easy reach for a lunch engagement, a candle-light dinner date, a tranquil weekend at Jebel Sifah or an exhilarating night out at the marina.
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ABOUT MURIYA DEVELOPMENT
Established in March 2006, Muriya Tourism Development Company is a joint venture between the Swiss based Orascom Development with a stake of 70 percent, and 30 percent with the Omani government, represented by Omran. Muriya is lead developing a series of fully integrated tourism complexes (ITCs) encompassing high-end hotels and resorts, villas and apartments, leisure facilities such as golf courses, marinas and other supporting infrastructure. The brand is currently investing in four major projects, namely Salalah Beach, Jebel Sifah, a city complex in Muscat and a Boutique Hotel on Al Sodah Island.
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ABOUT JEBEL SIFAH
Jebel Sifah is a scenic destination fringed by sandy white beaches and turquoise waters of the Gulf of Oman, with a backdrop of the majestic Hajjar mountain range. With close proximity to the capital city, accessible by both car and boat, the drive to Jebel Sifah, takes you through a peaceful fishing village, beautiful views of the mountains and the sea. Encompassing an impressive space of 6.2 million square meters, Jebel Sifah is an Integrated Tourism Complex (ITC). This destination is home to freehold villas and apartments, an 18 Hole PGA golf course, a 100 berth in-land marina and marina town, four 5-star hotels, namely Four Seasons, Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts, Missoni Hotel and the Sifawy Boutique hotel, restaurants, cafes and retails outlets.
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