In various governorates, 18 projects under the Sorouh Integrated Neighbourhoods and Housing Schemes Initiative have advanced significantly; some are almost finished with the first phase and prepared to provide housing units. The project, which spans an expansive area of more than 6 million square meters, has a total investment value of more than RO 600 million.
The Sorouh Initiative’s Project Engineer, Habiba al Amri, stated that infrastructure and building projects for the integrated residential neighborhoods are underway in a number of governorates.
“Among the most prominent projects currently witnessing remarkable progress is the Al Azm neighbourhood in Al Rustaq, where 100 per cent of the units offered have been sold with approximately 40 per cent of the construction work completed in the first phase and the delivery is scheduled for June 2026. Construction work is also proceeding at a rapid pace in the Al Samou neighbourhood in Al Mudhaibi, which has also recorded full sales. The first phase is almost 20 per cent complete with delivery scheduled for December 2026.”
With over 360 Omani citizens working on the Sorouh projects, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning attested that the projects’ scope extends beyond its urban components and that they also effectively employ national cadres. Additionally, 18 projects have provided supply and contractual possibilities to over 145 small and medium-sized businesses. In this sense, Sorouh is a major economic and social force in the governorates, stimulating the local economy, creating jobs, and assisting business owners. According to the ministry, the first phase of Sorouh would assist over 10,000 families through 18 projects totaling more than 6 million square meters and costing more than RO 600 million.
Under the Sorouh program, the ministry has inked 44 cooperation agreements to carry out infrastructure projects in a number of integrated residential neighborhoods. Al Ula, Al Ezz, Al Masarat, Al Shurooq, Al Naseem, Al Nama, Al Salam, Al Azm, Al Samou, Al Noor, Al Luban, Al Majd, Al Ahd, Hisn Al Zain, and Tilal Al Nakhil are among the fifteen integrated Sorouh projects in various governorates that are covered by these agreements.
Mohammed bin Sulaiman al Kindi, Governor of Al Batinah North, said: “The governorate attaches great importance to the integrated residential neighbourhood projects implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning across the governorates. Among these projects are Al Ezz neighbourhood in the Wilayat of Liwa and Al Majd neighbourhood in the Wilayat of Suhar which embody a modern vision for providing integrated residential environments. The availability of services and integrated infrastructure meet citizens’ aspirations and keep pace with the rapid urban expansion in the governorate.”
Najeeb bin Ali al Rawas, Governor of Al Dhahirah, said: “Foacusing on development and real estate projects in Al Dhahirah Governorate is a fundamental pillar of comprehensive development, given their pivotal impact in enhancing economic and social stability and providing modern urban environments that meet citizens’ needs and aspirations. The real estate development projects within the Sorouh initiative are not limited to urban development but also spur economic activity, attract investment and strengthen public-private partnerships. This contributes to generating job opportunities and empowering local communities in line with the goals of Oman Vision 2040.”