
Al Buraim--- The Directorate General of Housing and Urban Planning in Al Buraimi Governorate organized a panel discussion titled "Al Buraimi Governorate: A Promising Investment Horizon – Development Fundamentals and Urban Development Opportunities." The session addressed strategic directions and investment opportunities available in agriculture, urban planning, municipal services and tourism.
The panel discussed themes related to food security and maximizing the benefits of the agricultural sector. Specialists from the Directorate General of Agriculture and Water Resources reviewed the level of demand for production units in the governorate and the strategic projects underway to ensure water resource sustainability. They also highlighted the role of investment platforms and modern technologies in attracting capital to the rural sector, and plans to transform historic oases into tourism and economic assets.
The session shed light on the alignment of current projects in the wilayats of Al Buraimi, Mahdah and Al Sunaina with the objectives of the National Urban Development Strategy. It reviewed the real estate and investment opportunities available through the "Tatweer" platform, and the mechanisms of public-private partnership for implementing major projects to meet the requirements of population and economic growth.
The panel addressed the role of Al Buraimi Municipality in developing road networks and infrastructure to keep pace with urban expansion, and the service and recreational projects targeted to raise quality-of-life indicators. It also covered plans to benefit from partnership with the private sector in managing and operating public facilities and developing commercial frontages.
The panel discussion was held under the patronage of Salim Rabie Al Sunaidi, Wali of Al Buraimi.