National Bank of Oman (NBO) has awarded a contract to construct its new state-of-the-art head office to Al Turki Enterprises, a 100 per cent Omani-owned construction company.

Expected to be completed in 2017, the new head office will be based in the strategic location of Al Athaiba.

The building, which will reflect key cultural elements, will comprise nine floors, including two basements levels, ground, mezzanine and five upper floors, providing high-quality office space together with a range of supporting facilities.

The total built-up area of the premises will be 50,000 sq m.