Steady progress is being made on The Sustainable City (TSC) – Yiti, a mega eco-friendly community development coming up in Oman, with nearly 96 per cent of the infrastructure works already completed.

Being developed by Diamond Developers, a subsidiary of SEE Holding, in collaboration with Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran), the project is setting a new benchmark for eco-friendly developments in Oman and the region.

Taking shape along the Gulf of Oman coastline near Muscat, The Sustainable City – Yiti is poised to become the largest operational sustainable community in the region and Oman’s first net zero emission community by 2040.

Spanning nearly one million sq m, this groundbreaking development serves as a resilient and scalable model for low-carbon living, seamlessly integrating intelligent technologies to enhance sustainability.

Once fully operational in 2026, the eco-friendly community is designed to accommodate approximately 10,000 people.

Giving a project update, Diamond Developers said significant progress has been achieved within the Sustainable District. The infrastructure for the central plaza is now fully completed, with construction reaching the 31 per cent mark for the plaza itself.

Additionally, 33 per cent of the construction work for the villas and the broader Sustainable District is now finalised. Meanwhile, construction of the school and nursery began in September, following a groundbreaking ceremony, it added.

The next phase of development will focus on vital community components, including the four-star hotel, and wellness centre, which have been awarded to construction contractors.

Additional planned components encompass the autism village, equestrian club, sports complex, SEE Lab, bridges, public solar parking, and a biogas plant, stated the developer.

Mahmoud Shehada, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at The Sustainable City – Yiti, said: “This milestone marks a significant step forward in our journey to redefine urban living in Oman and the region. The Sustainable City – Yiti embodies our vision of creating thriving sustainable communities that prioritise environmental responsibility, innovation, and quality of life, in line with the sustainability objectives of Oman Vision 2040.”