City readiness is advancing in Sultan Haitham City as new power infrastructure brings the development closer to welcoming residents. Three electrical substations now support key facilities, neighbourhoods and development projects across the rapidly expanding urban development. Nama Electricity Distribution Company commissioned the substations with a combined capacity of 160 MVA earlier this week. The projects cost more than RO12 million and form part of preparations for initial residential occupancy. Officials expect the first residents to move into Hay Al Wafaa before the end of 2026.
The latest electricity milestone comes as construction activity continues across Sultan Haitham City and surrounding areas. Residential neighbourhoods and real estate developments have now entered implementation, while landscaping work continues throughout several sections. Furthermore, authorities have completed several tenders awarded during 2026 as infrastructure delivery gathers momentum. The newly commissioned substations already supply electricity to several important facilities within and around the development. These facilities include government schools, Muscat Private International School, street lighting systems and the district cooling network.
Electricity also reaches several residential developments, including Hay Al Wafaa, Al Sarooj Oasis and Yanaier Residences. Additional developments receiving power include Wadi Tala, Joud Project and Wadi Safa within the wider development. Meanwhile, infrastructure progress continues across sewage networks, utility systems, roads and major transportation connections surrounding the city. The sewage network has surpassed 90% completion, representing significant progress toward supporting future residential occupancy. Utility infrastructure and road networks have reached 64% completion, according to Ministry of Housing officials.
Bridge construction has also exceeded 90%, while workers continue improving nearby roads and transportation links. In addition, authorities continue expanding the Halban-Al Ma’abilah road alongside improvements to surrounding service roads. Construction has also started on the twelfth roadworks package supporting connectivity between Sultan Haitham City and Muscat. The package includes a new connection linking the city with Muscat Expressway through Al Ma’abilah Exit 2. It also includes improvements to roads carrying traffic from Mabela Exit 3 and a new access underpass.
Moreover, planned bridges will provide direct connections between Muscat Expressway and several parts of Sultan Haitham City. Additional bridges along Halban Road will improve access for traffic arriving through Al Ma’abilah Exit 3. These projects aim to strengthen connections between residential neighbourhoods, commercial developments and surrounding districts. Consequently, the infrastructure programme increasingly focuses on operational requirements alongside ongoing construction across the wider development.
The latest progress indicates that city readiness now extends beyond construction toward practical preparations for occupancy. Electricity, drainage, roads and other essential services continue moving toward full operational capacity before residents arrive. The development therefore represents a significant urban project as Oman expands modern residential infrastructure around Muscat. With the first phase approaching completion, authorities continue coordinating infrastructure works needed for a smooth residential transition.
The continued infrastructure programme also supports long-term development by establishing services capable of accommodating future population growth. Overall, city readiness reflects the gradual transition from large-scale construction toward an operational urban community. The coming months will remain important as infrastructure teams complete remaining works ahead of the first residential move-ins.
