Sarooj Construction Company has secured two major road construction contracts worth RO90.22 million ($233 million) from the Oman Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT).

 

A leading player in Oman’s construction and infrastructure sector, Sarooj said the first contract, worth RO70.03 million, involves the construction of a 120-km dual carriageway linking Adam to Thumrait. 

 

This comes as part of the Oman government's plan to boost regional connectivity as well as bolster economic integration and improve transportation efficiency across the sultanate.

 

The second contract, valued at RO20 million, is for road construction work at Jabal Shams in mountainous terrains. The single carriageway will establish a vital link in one of Oman’s most iconic and remote regions, promoting accessibility and sustainable development, said the company in a statement.

 

Together, these projects, valued at a combined total of RO90.22mn, underscore Sarooj’s capability to execute large-scale, high-impact developments that contribute to the country’s long-term progress, it added.

 

According to Sarooj, the Adam-Thumrait dual carriageway project is being implemented in multiple phases. 

 

Earlier this month, Oman’s Tender Board, acting on behalf of MTCIT, awarded contracts for three sections of the highway, including Part 4 for RO118.37 million; Part 3 was awarded for RO70.03 million, while Part 5 was valued at RO69.79 million.

 

Galfar Engineering and Contracting Company was awarded the contract for Part 4 of the Adam-Thumrait dual-carriageway project, with a value of RO118 million.

 

On the project, Engineer Yousef bin Abdullah Al Mujaini, Director General of Roads and Land Transport at MTCIT, said the work on the Adam-Thumrait dual-carriageway project is expected to begin early next year.

 

"Once completed, the dualisation of the Adam-Thumrait road will be one of the longest infrastructure projects undertaken by the ministry," he added.-TradeArabia News Service