Euroconsult Engineering Group, said it has won a design contract worth €500,000 ($548,105) from the Oman government for the widening of a 36-km highway linking the cities of Ibri and Yanqul.

As per the deal, Euroconsult Group along with its Omani joint venture partner Artistry Omani Engineering Consultancy, will also provide supervision for refurbishment of three branches of the highway.

Once completed, the highway will facilitate the smooth connection to the UAE, thus shortening the sections and duration of the trip, said the company.

Euroconsult said it has also submitted bids for two new contracts for design and supervision of roads tendered by the Ministry of Transport and Communication of Oman and has good prospects in other bids that are currently under way.