Muscat: The largest flagpole in the country, currently under construction near the Ministries District in Al Khuwair, has reached a staggering 50 metres in height, with only 76 more metres to go before its dedication to the nation in time for the National Day.
Standing at a remarkable 126 metres, the flagpole is expected to be the centrepiece of the 18,000-square-metre development in this area. The space will be dedicated to business activities, entertainment, and well-being. This achievement marks a milestone in the construction of the largest flagpole of its kind.
Touted as an architectural icon symbolising Oman’s aspirations for progress and success in line with Oman Vision 2040, the flagpole project will include a plaza, large lawn, walkways, a skate park, cycle path, and cafeteria, along with a variety of entertainment and sports facilities.
This will transform it into a vibrant community hub, according to Pacific Blue, the main contractor overseeing the monumental project.
Different brands and businesses will have a presence at the adjacent business bay, while Oman’s iconic project, the 18,000-square-metre development built around the flagpole, will offer leisure and complete family entertainment.
“We have reached 50 metres in height towards our goal of 126 metres, and the whole Al Khuwair Square project is progressing rapidly. We plan to inaugurate the flagpole during the country’s fifty-fourth National Day celebrations in November,” said a source associated with the construction.
The project is the result of a successful public-private partnership between the Muscat Municipality and Jindal Shadeed Iron and Steel. The project is progressing at a desired pace, targeting the inauguration.
While the flagpole is expected to be complete by September, the remaining projects will be handed over in the following months, with the official inauguration likely to coincide with Oman’s National Day celebrations.
A wide range of recreational amenities will complete the concept of Al Khuwair Square, including vast, lush green spaces, palm trees, walking and cycling paths, an outdoor arts and crafts exhibition, a skate park, and designated sports areas. Various activities and facilities will make it a vibrant hub for leisure and outdoor activities. Public facilities such as restrooms and a parking lot with 107 spaces will ensure convenience for visitors.
The huge Omani national flag, measuring 18 metres in length and 31.5 metres in width, will flutter on top of the flagpole. The flagpole, made using 135 tonnes of steel with an outer diameter of 2,800mm at its base and 900mm at the top, will be equipped with a warning light system for aircraft using the airspace. The flagpole is already credited as a pioneering model for synergising efforts and achieving multifaceted impacts, serving as a symbol of national pride and unity.
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