Leading global engineering and design consultancy, Cundall, announces that it has been selected as part of the international consortium to design and deliver the master plan for Salalah Smart City in Oman, Invest-Gate reports.

The project is led by F&M Middle East, with Sasaki as the Technical Lead.

Salalah Smart City is one of the many initiatives by Oman’s Ministry of Housing & Urban Planning to create smart and futuristic model cities that aim to enhance liveability, health, and diversity in economic drivers.

Cundall says its consortium envisions a sustainable and prosperous future for Salalah, focusing on achieving Oman Vision 2040’s goals of bankable sustainability, job growth and technological advancement.

Lee French, Partner and Operations Director for Mena, says: “With our commitment to excellence and sustainability, we are excited to be part of this important effort to shape the future of Oman and the region for generations to come.”

Lee adds, “This initiative follows the successful progression of the Greater Muscat Structure Plan, also initiated by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Planning.”

Notably, the project reinforces Cundall’s reputation as a leading player in designing and delivering sustainable and innovative infrastructure projects in the Middle East.