BUSINESS REPORTER
MUSCAT, FEB 20
Jusoor Foundation celebrated the launch of four projects implemented as part of its social investment programme in North Batina Governorate. The projects, worth about RO 345,000, were funded jointly by OQ and Sohar Aluminium.
The launch ceremony was held in Al-Qurm Natural Park in Shinas, under the auspices of Sayyid Khalifa bin Al Mardas al Busaidi, Secretary General for Governorates Affairs at the Ministry of Interior. This event was attended by Shaikh Saif bin Hamiyar al Malik al Shehhi, Governor of North Al Batina and Chairman of Jusoor Board of Directors.
The first project was the development of the 28,000-square metre Al Qurm Natural Park in the wilayat of Shinas with a social investment worth RO 200,000. It includes a 3-kilometre walkway, arena theatre, migratory bird viewing platform, 11 family rest areas and barbecue sites, crossing bridge over the waterway, children’s games, green fields and a café.
The second project was the construction of a park in the mountainous area of Alhayleen in the wilayat of Al Suwaiq on an area of 2,000 square meters, which is surrounded by a 320-meter walkway.
The third project was to provide equipment to clean beaches in the wilayats of North Batina Governorate. The equipment filters, purifies and removes all the waste stuck on the beaches.
