Wednesday 28 / May / 2025
Sur: The South Al Sharqiyah Municipal Council, chaired by Dr. Yahya Badr Al Maawali, Governor of South Al Sharqiyah and Chairman of the Council, discussed a range of service and developmental projects aimed at improving quality of life and supporting sustainable development in the governorate.
The meeting reviewed the recommendations of the "Housing Vision Hackathon," which focused on developing innovative solutions to address housing challenges in the governorate. The Council also examined the response from the Directorate General of Housing and Urban Planning regarding housing support for low-income families.
Several tourism and development initiatives were discussed, including plans to organize diverse tourism events across the governorate, establish the Seeh Al Sanda Park in the Wilayat of Jalan Bani Bu Ali, and develop a walking path along the falaj in the Wilayat of Al Kamil W’Al Wafi.
Additionally, the meeting addressed the development of the Qaroon waterfront in the Wilayat of Jalan Bani Bu Hasan and the enhancement of Masirah Port and its supporting infrastructure.
The Council reviewed a request to rehabilitate the road leading to Masirah Hospital and discussed the reorganization of main road signage, the improvement of pedestrian crossings, and the paving of the road to the Al Ashkhara Industrial Zone. Plans to establish a fish market in the Wilayat of Sur, compliant with health and environmental standards, were also examined.
During the meeting, the official visual identity of the Jalan Bani Bu Ali Public Endowment Foundation was launched, marking a significant step toward institutionalising endowment management and promoting best practices in the sector.
