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Oman’s Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) is expected to
award the main contract for road construction in Light and Medium Industrial Zones in Duqm,
Al Wusta Governorate by the first quarter of 2023.
“The tender for the main construction contract was issued on 27 July 2022 and the technical bid
submission date was scheduled on 12 October 2022. The financial bid submission deadline is
set on 10 November 2022 and the contract award is expected to be awarded early February
2023,” a source aware of the project details told Zawya Projects.
He estimated the project value at $40 million.
Muscat - Phase two of the Al Ansab-Al-Jifnain dual carriageway project will be implemented by
the first quarter of next year, according to Muscat Municipality.

The project will also resolve issues related to traffic congestion on the Muscat Expressway, especially
during rush hours, the slowdown in the development of the Misfah Industrial Area, and reduce road
accidents in the area.
The project includes the construction of three lanes in each direction, starting from the Falaj Al-Sham
area in the Wilayat of Bausher, to the Al-Jifnain area in the Wilayat of Al Seeb, with a length of 15 km. It
will also include the conversion of roundabouts into bridges and tunnels by following safety standards,
including the construction of drainage systems.

Oman to implement smart street lighting project in capital Muscat

Oman's Muscat Municipality has signed an agreement with local firm Imtac, and Signify, formerly known
as Philips Lighting, to implement Smart Street lighting project in the Omani capital.
The two companies will implement more than 13,000 smart LED lights and 370 smart remote controls in
the city, which would increase the installed base of smart streetlamps in the city to more than 20,000 to
save energy and lower the carbon footprint.
“As a global leader in connected lighting, we are proud to provide our latest IoT technology of Interact
City in Muscat Municipality using more than 20,000 connected street lighting luminaires throughout the
project providing up to 85 percent energy saving, reducing maintenance costs while leveraging the value
of smart street lighting systems for additional benefits,” said Goktug Gur, President and CEO of Signify
METAP.

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The Contractor shall make all necessaryarrangements, including payment if need be, regardingany land
outside the Site that may be needed as workareas. The Employer will not accept any liability inrespect of
such land.2
The Contractor shall locate and select sites outsidethe right-of-way for the use of his plant and
equipment,and for siting his site offices, workshops, otheraccommodation and Temporary Works, or any
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uses which are essential for execution of the Contract.The Contractor shall take the necessary measures
forusing these sites and shall be responsible for allexpenses that may become due in return for such
use.Prior to using any land owned by public or privateowners outside the Site, the Contractor shall
obtain theapproval of the concerned authorities and the Engineer.3

The Contractor, if so required by the Engineer,whether before or after completion of the Works,
shallremove his construction plant, properly clean andremove all debris from the site and shall,
whereverapplicable, remedy all damage and pay all money due toland owners in return for using their
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Legal and regulatory
Regulations are sought mainly to protect and benefit the public by imposing measures such as
controlling the quantity and price of services, introducing quality and safety standards, and
regulating the entry of new transport operators . Regulations- as a quasi-legal process- in the
transport sector may include controlling of licenses and permits, vehicle emissions, speed limits,
fares, transport service providers and the procedures for vehicle inspections and maintenance [48].
For example, the public transport council (PTC) of Singapore regulates and audits public transport
to meet the demand of commuters for services, affordable fares, efficient and high levels of
services, and choices for travel, while maintaining a competitive market structure for different
operators.
Currently, public transit, which is mainly available in Muscat, is a loosely regulated network
of buses, minibuses, and taxis and the government have commissioned a Spanish consulting firm
to create a master plan for a bus and light-rail network in Muscat and an overhaul of convoluted
taxi regulations .

according to the Commercial law of Oman. Even branches, representative offices of international
companies require formal registration for a commercial license. Lawyers in Oman have to be registered
in the ‘Advocates Enrollment Records’ officially in order to practice their profession. In addition all
medicines sold by the service agents, pharmaceutical companies and local pharmaceutical factories
must also be formally approved within the Sultanate. For more details click on the links below.

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https://www.zawya.com/en/projects/construction/omans-opaz-expected-to-award-road-construction-
contract-for-duqm-in-q1-2023-xbjetj1x
https://www.zawya.com/en/projects/construction/phase-ii-of-al-ansab-al-jifnain-road-project-in-oman-
to-start-in-2023-m9ao2aaf
https://www.zawya.com/en/projects/projects-oman-to-implement-smart-street-lighting-project-in-
capital-muscat-w9w8dsw2
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320042197_Public_transportation_in_Oman_a_strategic_an
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