Oman-based Shaksy Engineering Services has been awarded the contract for the construction of the community centre at Al Mouj Muscat, a freehold waterfront project which is set to become the sultanate’s lifestyle and leisure destination.

Al Mouj Muscat is a joint venture between Oman’s Waterfront Investments (representing the Government of Oman), National Investment Development Company (representing the pension funds of Oman) and UAE-based real estate developer, owner and manager Majid Al Futtaim Properties.

Work will soon begin on the community hub and will be completed next year, said Al Mouj Muscat CEO Nasser bin Masoud Al Sheibani, after signing the deal with Shaksy Engineering Services CEO Said bin Salaam Al Shaksi. “The community hub is very important for us as it is project driven with one ultimate goal, which is serving the community,” stated Al Sheibani.

“In addition to prayer halls for women and men, a mosque that will accommodate over 400 people, it also features a cultural centre as well as two libraries for men and women,” noted the top official.

Situated between the main entrance and the adjacent Ghadeer District, the community hub will also incorporate a kindergarten and sales centre.

Enhancing the urban experience of the community hub is the ‘space between’, which will be beautifully landscaped and will serve to connect all the features of the development together.