The Diwan of Royal Court, represented by the Office for Conservation of the Environment, on Monday, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Al Madina Real Estate Company to develop the Al Khuwair Natural Reserve.

The MoU was signed by Hussain bin Ali Al Abdulatif, Advisor at the Diwan of Royal Court and Acting Secretary General of the Royal Court, representing the Office for Conservation of the Environment, and Engineer Abdulrahman Awadh Barham, CEO of the Al Madina Real Estate Company.

The details of the project were unveiled during a press conference held at the Grand Millennium Hotel Muscat. A first of its kind, this project is  focused on developing and investing in a nature reserve.

The MoU states that Al Madina Real Estate will develop the reserve which covers an area of 300,000 square metres and prepare it for visitors from all over the world. It will do so through the implementation of various green areas, walkways, and the introduction of a number of electric cars for visitors to use. It aims to preserve the heritage, rich culture and and also conserve the ecological treasures in the Sultanate.

Al Madina Company will establish an ecological mall on a 24,000 square metre piece of land that extends into the natural reserve. It will feature a design that takes into consideration the environmental objectives of the project. This new mall will be connected to Muscat Grand mall via an overhead bridge, allowing visitors to move freely between the malls.

The project is expected to be completed in the year 2021 and will be the perfect destination for visitors, researchers, specialists, and enthusiasts interested in learning about Oman’s ecological treasures and experience the pleasure of shopping at one of the best malls in the country all at the same time.