Oman's Al Dhahirah Governorate advances sustainable development with urban projects

Al Dhahirah Governorate is advancing sustainable development through significant urban projects, aiming to boost its appeal for residents and investors. A key initiative, the "Hay Al Masarat" project in Ibri, is progressing with 46% of its infrastructure work completed and over 15% of residential units finished. This development, part of the "Surooh" integrated residential neighborhoods program, will offer 231 homes, including villas and townhouses, with provisions for social housing and beneficiaries of housing option schemes.

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the progress rate for infrastructure works at "Hay Al Masarat" project in Wilayat of Ibri – part of the "Surooh" integrated residential neighbourhoods initiative – has reached 46 percent, while the completion rate for residential units in the first phase exceeds 15 per cent.

The project spans over 220,000 square meters and includes essential community facilities like a mosque, commercial areas, and green spaces. Complementing this, the governorate's structural plan for Ibri, established in April 2026, guides urban growth and land use efficiency. The social housing program has already delivered 88 units in 2025 for eligible low-income families, reinforcing residential stability and quality of life.

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the project will contribute to strengthening residential stability, enhancing quality of life and supporting the objectives of sustainable urban development in the governorate.

Furthermore, Al Dhahirah has facilitated housing options for over 1,000 citizens in 2025 through schemes like "Choose Your Land" and "Plan Your Land." The "Plan Your Land" initiative has now extended to more than 55 villages. To manage demographic expansion and ensure balanced growth, new residential and investment master plans have been approved for Ibri, Yanqul, and Dhank.

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the structural plan for the Wilayat of Ibri, launched in April 2026, serves as the primary framework guiding urban development and enhances the efficiency of land utilization and urban growth planning across the governorate.

In response to natural disaster risks, the Directorate has updated 18 maps detailing wadi flow paths and floodplain zones following recent weather events. This includes proposing engineering solutions and reviewing dam sites, enhancing the effectiveness of urban planning and disaster mitigation efforts within the governorate.

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88 residential units completed for eligible beneficiaries during 2025, thereby supporting the provision of adequate housing for low-income families.