Muscat – The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, hosted a workshop on the detailed plan for the agricultural city of Al-Najd in the wilayat of Thumrait.
Eng Saud bin Mohammed al Farsi, Director of the Agricultural City Project, highlighted the project’s potential to boost Oman’s agricultural economy through systematic economic methods. He emphasised that this is the first agricultural city of its kind in Oman.
The project manager presented the comprehensive plan, aligning with Oman’s Vision 2040, and highlighted its main components. The workshop included a visual presentation detailing the project’s vision, objectives, and strategic location. It also featured discussions on agricultural urban planning, food security, economic diversification, and job creation.
Key pillars of the agricultural city project include sustainable urban planning, green agriculture, climate compliance, smart agriculture, food and nutrition research, innovation in the agricultural economy, and food security, all designed to promote a self-sufficient and diversified economy.