Future Cities, urban renewal projects highlights of 2024 roadmap

Future Cities, urban renewal projects highlights of 2024 roadmap

MUSCAT, Feb 15The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) unveiled a comprehensive roadmap for 2024, promising further progress and transformation.The MoHUP's ambitious 2024 plan, encompassing 130 initiatives, underscores a strong commitment to empowering citizens, fostering thriving communities and driving sustainable urban development.This was unveiled during a media gathering held at the Royal Opera House Muscat on Thursday to review achievements made in 2023 and the executive plan for 2024.Dr Khalfan bin Said al Shueili, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, and under-secretaries detailed the ministry's plans and programmes.This year urban planning takes centre stage, with initiatives like the implementation of the Greater Muscat City structural plan and the development of comprehensive plans for major centres like Greater Suhar and Salalah. Future cities like Sultan Haitham City and Al Jabal Al Akhdhar will see significant progress, while the development of Khasab will gain momentum.Revitalisation efforts will touch five governorates, focusing on infrastructure, community programmes and sustainability. Detailed planning initiatives encompass the approval of Masirah Island plans, the adoption of Al Batinah North plans, and the second phase of land planning for the Al Batinah Coastal Road.

Dr Khalfan Said Al Shuaili, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, speaks at the