Sunday 26 / October / 2025
Samail: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism signed a contract with Rawafid Samail International Company to manage and operate Samail Fort in the Wilayat of Samail, Al Dakhiliyah Governorate.
The contract was signed by the Ministry’s Undersecretary for Heritage and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Rawafid Samail Company.
The contract seeks to maximize the benefits of cultural heritage and enhance its contribution to economic growth.
Given its significant cultural and heritage value, the Fort of Samail serves as a key historical landmark in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate.
The project will contribute to the activation of tourism by attracting visitors from the Sultanate of Oman and abroad. It offers an opportunity to highlight the private sector’s role in operating heritage sites.
The project will also generate direct and indirect jobs for members of the local community, in addition to engaging the fort's adjoining farms in a manner that serves the company's plan to activate the site.
After its operation and management, the fort is expected to add momentum to the national economy, notably by augmenting tourism spending, encouraging entrepreneurs to invest in the field of hospitality and related services and enhancing the Wilayat of Samail’s position as a key cultural destination on the Omani tourism map.
