DUBAI-headquartered business house Majid Al Futtaim has signed an agreement for the development and management of a super-regional mall in Oman’s capital Muscat.

The agreement, signed with Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran) and the Omani National Investment Funds Company (Nifco), involves the construction of a mixed-use retail destination that will be strategically located adjacent to the proposed Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC).

The mall, which will eventually become the capital’s largest retail, leisure and entertainment destination, will be home to the first Ikea store in Muscat and other renowned global brands such as Marks & Spencer and Toys R Us.

It will also feature an entertainment and food court complex.