Oman's National University of Science and Technology recently celebrated the laying of the foundation stone for its new university campus at Sultan Haitham City in the Wilayat of A’Seeb, Muscat Governorate.
Spanning a total land area of 31,890 sq m, the key facility has a capacity to accommodate 2,435 students. It will also house the College of Advanced Technology and the College of Engineering, alongside integrated academic, administrative, and research facilities, reported ONA.
With a built-up area of 31,200 sq m, the new university features a modern architectural design that blends Omani authenticity with contemporary global trends, reflecting the university's identity and its vision for academic leadership and institutional excellence.
It provides an advanced educational infrastructure capable of accommodating future academic growth.
The foundation stone laying ceremony was held in the presence of Dr Khalfan Said Al Shuaili, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning.
The project represents a qualitative addition to the higher education system in the Sultanate of Oman, aligning with national strategic directions aimed at developing education and enhancing its role in supporting a knowledge- and innovation-based economy, stated the ONA report.
In his speech, Dr P. Mohamed Ali, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National University of Science and Technology, said: "Laying the foundation stone for the new university building represents a pivotal milestone in the university's journey. It embodies our commitment to investing in smart infrastructure and providing advanced academic programs that contribute to preparing national competencies capable of competing locally, regionally, and globally."
Dr. Ali Saud Al Bimani, Vice-Chancellor of the National University of Science and Technology, emphasized that establishing an integrated university campus in Sultan Haitham City is a strategic project that keeps pace with Oman’s drive toward building smart cities. These cities enhance the education and innovation ecosystem through their promising urban and developmental dimensions.
