International developer VA Group has announced that it has secured long-term land rights in Oman’s historic Muttrah waterfront, to develop an 18.5-hectare mixed-use project, featuring a mix of residences, leisure and retail facilities within the Port Sultan Qaboos Waterfront Masterplan.
Bahrain’s historic Old Manama Suq is set to receive a facelift as part of a broader government infrastructure drive. The first phase of the project will focus on redevelopment of the main entrance to the suq, which is set for completion in Q4 2026, said a report, citing the tourism minister.
Bahrain’s Eskan Bank has announced 140 investment opportunities to develop heritage properties across six neighbourhoods in Muharraq city. The key initiative, being implemented in co-ordination with the Bahrain Economic Development Board, is aimed at preserving the historic district’s cultural identity.
