Al-Khabourah: A ceremony was held today in the Wilayat of Al Khabourah, North Al Batinah Governorate, to mark the inauguration of the first phase of Al-Atta Neighborhood (Hai Al-Atta) project. The first phase of the project cost RO 1.6 million and includes 35 standard housing units, each covering an area of 272 square metres.
According to Oman News Agency, the project aims to provide housing for families whose residences were affected by past climatic conditions. It features modern solar energy units and water purification systems, embodying the concept of environment-friendly accommodations and sustainable community housing.
The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Dr. Khalfan Said Al Shuaili, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, and attended by Dr. Laila Ahmed Al Najjar, Minister of Social Development, Mohammed Suleiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah, along with officials and representatives of supporting establishments.
Mohammed Suleiman Al Kindi highlighted the project as a model of cooperation between government departments, private sector establishments, and civil society institutions. He emphasized that Al-Atta Neighborhood represents the spirit of solidarity and collaboration aimed at improving the living conditions of families affected by past natural disasters.
The project receives support from Dar Al-Atta Association and is being implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, the Office of North Al Batinah Governorate, and private establishments.