Saturday 16 / August / 2025
Muscat: The Jabal Akhdar Park in the Wilayat of Jabal Akhdar in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate will open on Monday, marking a qualitative addition to the wilayat's tourism and entertainment infrastructure.
The park is part of a package of development projects being implemented to enhance Jabal Akhdar's status as a unique tourist destination at the national and regional levels.
The park project, located in the Seih Qatna area, is part of efforts to develop public spaces and improve quality of life.
It is expected to become a major attraction for visitors and residents year-round, thanks to its integrated facilities that cater to the needs of various age groups. The project aligns with the Oman Vision 2040, which aims to transform the governorate's natural and cultural assets into sustainable development opportunities with a direct economic and social impact.
Sheikh Sultan bin Mansour Al Ghafili, Wali of Jabal Akhdar, , affirmed that the park represents an important addition to the tourism landscape in the governorate.
He pointed out that the project is being implemented at a cost exceeding OMR1.1 million, and covers an area of 20,000 square metres.
It includes integrated recreational and service facilities, including a 1,000-square-metre children's play area, sports paths, and investment areas containing a café, a shop, and an area for electric games, in addition to prayer rooms and restrooms for men and women.
He added that the park includes an open multi-use theatre and green spaces covering an area of 5,000 square metres, which were prepared by planting 150 trees and 400 shrubs, in addition to a vegetation cover that enhances the aesthetics of the site, to be an integrated entertainment destination for family activities and community events.
He noted that the project reflects the keenness of the Wilayat, in cooperation with the Office of the Governor of Al Dakhiliyah, to develop facilities that meet sustainability standards, support small and medium enterprises, provide job opportunities, and stimulate commercial activities.
He emphasised that these initiatives, in coordination with the Office of the Governor of Al Dakhiliyah, are part of a comprehensive development drive that takes into account the principles of innovation, sustainability, and the promotion of Omani identity.
He noted that the next phase will witness additional initiatives targeting investment in ecotourism, smart agriculture, and community services, ensuring comprehensive and balanced development.
For his part, Eng. Mohammed bin Ali Al Wardi, Director of the Projects Department at Al Dakhiliyah Municipality, explained that the park project is an extension of the governorate's vision to develop public facilities and improve the urban environment.
He emphasised that the celebration square in Seih Qatna, which was inaugurated last July, represents a model for the cultural and tourism infrastructure in the governorate.
He added that new projects currently being implemented are part of an integrated plan to develop the Wilayat of Jabal Akhdar as a sustainable tourism centre, combining the preservation of the natural environment with the development of public facilities, and enhancing the visitor experience by providing integrated services, thus consolidating the governorate's position on the tourism and investment map of the Sultanate of Oman.
