Consultant appointed for RO 100m A’Namaa Poultry project in Ibri
FROM P13 become necessary for importdependent nations like Oman to find suitable solutions to mitigate this risk. Global and regional crises, impacts of climate change and drought, infectious diseases and so on, are also compounding the situation for importing nations.”
“The Sultanate, guided by His Majesty the Sultan’s wise policies, is presently pursuing a number of ambitious programmes to bolster the security of food supply. They include investment projects implemented within the Sultanate with support from the public and private sectors. Notable are the Mazoon Dairy Project, Al Bashayer Red Meat Project and A’Namaa Poultry Project,” the Chairman stated.
A’Namaa Poultry project is planned to produce 60,000 tonnes per annum supplying white meat produced according to halal practices and in keeping with international and local standards.
“Following the appointment of SEMAC Consultants as the Engineering Consultants, Phase 1 of the development of the project will commence in earnest. SEMAC will put together a roadmap for the careful implementation of the project. SEMAC has extensive experience in the design and construction supervision of large projects in the Sultanate, notably Al Saffa Foods, which is one of the largest poultry schemes in Oman,” said Yaqoob al Ruqaishi — General manager A’Namaa Poultry.
Meanwhile, other components of the A’Namaa Poultry are also making headway. Tenders have also been floated for the construction of broiler farms, processing plants, storage areas, equipment and other facilities linked to the mega project. Offers have been received from major international companies specialised in this field.
In concluding, Saleh al Shanfari and Eng al Ruqaishi expressed their gratitude to a number of government ministries and public sector organisations that continue to play a role in the delivery of these strategic projects.
The list includes the National Committee for Food Security, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources, Ministry of Housing, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs, Tanfeedh, and the One Million Date Palm Project. He also thanked oil companies operating in the Dhahirah Governorate, and the board of directors of A’Namaa Poultry Company.