Muscat, March 7, 2009: As part of its contribution to tourism awareness in the Sultanate, The Wave, Muscat took part in a 3-day Tourism Festival held recently at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) in which Abdulla Al Shidi, Deputy CEO, The Wave, Muscat gave a presentation to students specialising in the tourism industry.

Al Shidi spoke about the importance of leveraging the potential of tourism projects within the Sultanate whilst still maintaining and nurturing the natural beauty and the culture which makes Oman the jewel of Arabia. 

Speaking about the project, Al Shidi said: "Construction at The Wave, Muscat is well underway with over 800 homes now under way.  By the end of 2009 over 300 properties will have been completed.    Over 70 properties have been handed over to customers and we already have families living in their new homes.  Add to this the marina, golf course and the 3 hotels plus the easy access to shops, café's and the airport The Wave, Muscat is the new heart of Muscat".

As the premier Integrated Tourism Community within Oman, The Wave, Muscat recognises and understands the importance of supporting the industry and is committed to sharing its knowledge and learnings with the students in order to further develop the tourism potential of the Sultanate.

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About The Wave, Muscat
The Wave, Muscat is the first 100 per cent freehold development in Oman and a unique public-private venture valued at US$2.5 billion. A world-class mixed-use community spread along 6km of natural beach, The Wave, Muscat will comprise Oman's first links golf course, designed by Greg Norman; a 300-berth marina; modern and spacious apartments and townhouses; water, beach and garden-view villas; and three luxury hotels.

The Wave, Muscat, is being developed through a joint venture comprising Oman's Waterfront Investments (representing the Government of the Sultanate of Oman), National Investment Funds Company (representing Omani Pension Funds), and the UAE-based Majid Al Futtaim Group.  For the more details on the Wave, Muscat, please log on to www.thewavemuscat.com.

For More Information, please call:
Khalid Masoud Al Jadidi
Media Relations
Ph: +968 24534656
Fax: +968 24534401
Mobile: + 968 99739893
Email: khalid@thewavemuscat.com 

Media Inquiries:
Shaddad Masoud Al Musalmy
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Oman, Muscat
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