MUSCAT, Oman, 11 December 2024: The Sustainable City – Yiti, the region’s first city committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040, has reached a milestone with the completion of 96% of its infrastructure works, the developers of the project said. Making the announcement through a Press Release, the developers said the eco-friendly community, designed to accommodate approximately 10,000 people, is set to be fully operational in 2026. The project is being developed by Diamond Developers, a subsidiary of SEE Holding, in collaboration with Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN).

According to the developers, significant progress has been achieved within the Sustainable District. The infrastructure for the central plaza is now fully completed, with construction reaching 31% for the plaza itself, the developers said. Additionally, 33% of the construction work for the villas and the broader Sustainable District is now finalised, the developers said. Meanwhile, construction of the school and nursery commenced in September 2024, following a groundbreaking ceremony.

The Sustainable City – Yiti, the developers claimed, is setting a new benchmark for eco-friendly developments in Oman and the region. The overwhelming success of phase one, which has completely sold out, and the robust sales performance of phase two reflect a growing appetite for sustainable living solutions, the developers said. Notably, Omani nationals represented 55% of the buyers in phase one, underscoring the project’s strong appeal to the local community, the developers pointed out.

Mahmoud Shehada, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, 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 prioritize environmental responsibility, innovation, and quality of life, in line with the sustainability objectives of Oman Vision 2040. As we near the completion of infrastructure works, we are one step closer to delivering a community that meets the growing

demand for sustainable living and serves as a blueprint for net-zero urban developments across the globe.”

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, the developers said. Spanning nearly one million square meters, the development serves as a resilient and scalable model for low-carbon living, seamlessly integrating intelligent technologies to enhance sustainability, the developers said.

The community is designed to reduce the per capita carbon footprint of its residents by 78% compared to conventional housing in Oman, the developers said. This ambitious goal is achieved by addressing emissions across six core pillars of environmental sustainability: Food, energy, water, products, mobility and waste, the developers said. The development incorporates eco-friendly materials in construction and interiors, while aiming to be powered entirely by renewable energy, the developers added.