It is reported that in about 10 years from now Muscat, and its neighborhood is planned to be a perfect city of the future. In its bid to make the capital city a global metropolis, Muscat Municipality undertaken 24 mega projects.

Majestic Muscat, on its completion, will radically change the face of Muscat and even Oman. It will boost not only life and living in the city but also rejuvenates the city's and the nation's economic strength, employment opportunities and tourism potentials.

WS Atkins of Oman will be in charge of the Sultan Qaboos Boulevard project while Architecture Studio of France will be looking after Seeb Seafront Plaza. Gelh Architects from Denmark has been entrusted with projects including Al Mawaleh Souk, Waterfront Square at Shatti Al Qurum, Muttrah Central Business District, Al Qurum Festival Square and Muttrah Corniche. Parsons Oman will take care of Seeb Waterfront and Jensen & Skodvin Architects of Norway will handle Hawiyat Najim Park project.

The Minaret has been given to Lundgaard & Tranberg Architects of Denmark. The Landscaping Projects, under which will come the Al Amerat Park, Wadi Al Lawami, Al Mubila Park and Al Qurum Commercial District, will be undertaken by Atelier Jacqueline Osty et Associes, France. Al Azaiba Park and Naseem Park will also be handled by them.

Muscat Municipality will be in charge of Al Barakat Park and Al Amerat Square. The projects Al Khuwair Park and Activity Hub, Al Hamriyah Terraced Park, Al Jami Street Upgrade, Muscat Plaza, Ruwi Central Business District and Wadi Al Kabir Park will be designed by Project Architecture Pty Limited, Australia. Wadi Adai Pedestrian Bridge, Muttrah Fish Market and Al Khuwair Vegetable Market will be handled by Snohetta of Norway.

A Muscat Municipality official said that "We are a aiming at the development of a cohesive, inclusive, safe, healthy and vibrant city with opportunity for all."

(Sourced from www.zawya.com)