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Salalah event showcases major housing and investment projects
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Salalah event showcases major housing and investment projects

From Times of Oman · () English

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  • Oman's Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning launched the Real Estate Exhibition 2026 in Salalah.
  • The event showcases housing and investment projects, aiming to boost economic growth and quality of life.
  • It highlights projects like Sultan Haitham City and offers financing solutions, building on last year's success.

Salalah is hosting the second edition of the Real Estate Exhibition 2026, a significant event organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning. Held at Al Hafa Waterfront, the exhibition aims to promote property ownership, real estate investment, and national urban development projects. Governor of Dhofar, Sayyid Marwan bin Turki al Said, inaugurated the event, emphasizing its role in showcasing investment opportunities and urban development initiatives that contribute to economic growth and enhance the quality of life.

The event reflects coordinated national efforts to highlight investment opportunities and showcase urban development projects that contribute to economic growth and improve quality of life.

— Sayyid Marwan bin Turki al SaidGovernor of Dhofar, speaking at the opening ceremony of the Real Estate Exhibition 2026.

The exhibition, under the slogan “Living in Oman is Something Else,” brings together a diverse range of residential and commercial projects. It provides a platform for citizens, residents, and visitors to explore ownership and investment prospects, connect with developers, and learn about financing options. Key projects featured include Sultan Haitham City, Future Salalah City, and the High Mountain Project, among others. Financing institutions are present to offer housing loan solutions.

Living in Oman is Something Else

— N/AThe slogan for the second edition of the Real Estate Exhibition 2026.

Building on the success of its inaugural event, which saw over 30,000 visitors and generated more than OMR75 million in real estate transactions, this year's exhibition aims to further stimulate the property market. The Oman Housing Bank also launched its digital platform, "Long Waiting List," to streamline applications for subsidized housing finance. The event underscores Oman's commitment to attracting both residents and investors by highlighting its social, economic, and developmental advantages.

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