40 plots of land recovered from investors: MHT

40 plots of land recovered from investors: MHT

Muscat – Forty plots of land that were given by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) for investment have been withdrawn after the investors failed to set up proposed projects, according to H E Salim bin Mohammed al Mahrouqi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism.

In an interview with Oman TV, H E Mahrouqi said, “Forty plots of lands were withdrawn due to the lack of seriousness of investors,” indicating that this measure came with the aim of organising and developing the tourism sector and giving an opportunity to serious investors.

Talking about the lack of avenues for local tourists, H E Mahrouqi said that around RO700mn is spent outside the country by citizens on foreign tours. “It is our responsibility to reduce this through the establishment of entertainment projects that attract Omani tourists,” he added.

He elaborated that Oman Vision 2040 depends on many aspects in the tourism sector, such as attracting investment, financial sustainability, and the contribution of sectors that aim to diversify the economy.

H E Mahrouqi said that over the next two years there will be a change in the level of services provided at various tourist sites. “Oman will open the largest entertainment project – Al Sharq by mid-2024