29 September 2016
Muscat: Omran, Oman’s leading development company that creates authentic and memorable lifestyle destinations, announced that there are significant investment opportunities at Madinat Al Irfan, the country’s largest urban development, with the release of ten major land plots.

This move by Omran is part of the company’s strategic efforts to develop Madinat Al Irfan into the country’s new bespoke central business hub. Omran is actively encouraging new and existing businesses, especially in the fields of oil and gas, banking, aviation, logistics and other services, to understand the potential of Madinat al Irfan, and Oman, as a viable hub for their regional operations.

Speaking about the new offerings in the project, James Wilson, CEO of Omran, said, “We envision Madinat Al Irfan to set a benchmark for contemporary city planning and provide an exciting addition to Muscat’s new lifestyle, offering modern Arab homes that are designed to meet the needs of modern family living, but with the qualities of Oman’s cultural and architectural values.

“We are benchmarking against world renowned companies, such as Google Inc and other successful case studies that have set new standards in innovative business environments and working cultures. Through Omran, Oman’s government has made a significant investment in laying a platform for Madinat Al Irfan to become a world-class smart city and a model in how public authorities and the private sector can work together to deliver such an ambitious and forward thinking project. The government has now entrusted Omran to deliver Oman’s vision in setting new standards of urban development and developing the new urban city in the capital.

“The plan is now set and ready. It is the now the role of the private sector to build on this vision and grasp the unique investment offerings of this city. Some of the biggest companies in Oman, such as Omran and Omantel, have already announced that they will relocate their headquarters to Madinat Al Irfan. Discussions with a number of leading Omani companies, such as Oman Air, are also progressing with great interest,” he concluded.

© Times of Oman 2016