{"id":11145,"date":"2026-04-27T13:46:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T09:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/omanet.om\/en\/news\/economy\/palm-hills-musandam-financing-deals\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T09:50:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T05:50:24","slug":"palm-hills-musandam-financing-deals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/omanet.om\/en\/news\/economy\/palm-hills-musandam-financing-deals\/","title":{"rendered":"Palm Hills Secures Key Financing in Musandam: What This Means for Real Estate Investment Opportunities in Oman"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\r\n@keyframes hitv3sog-fadein{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}}\r\n@keyframes hitv3sog-slideup{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}}\r\n@keyframes hitv3sog-pulse{0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 14px #dc262688}50%{box-shadow:0 0 32px #dc2626,0 0 60px #dc262655}}\r\n@keyframes 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stimulating demand for integrated residential developments.<\/p>\n<p>These agreements, signed between Musandam WCT Development Company\u2014the project&#8217;s developer\u2014and several local banks, establish comprehensive financing solutions to improve access to housing. The participating financial institutions include Oman Housing Bank, Bank Dhofar, Bank Dhofar Islamic, National Bank of Oman, Bank Nizwa, Oman Arab Bank, Sohar International, and Sohar Islamic.<\/p>\n<p>Raed bin Mohammed bin Abdullah al Shehhi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Musandam WCT Development Company, highlighted that the agreements pave the way for progressing to the marketing and sales stage, with construction set to commence within the year. He emphasized that the diverse range of financing partners allows for flexible and innovative options that will assist citizens in obtaining residential units in a modern, integrated urban environment.<\/p>\n<p>The development will offer a wide array of facilities, including a government university, central business district, medical centre, mosque, and various community amenities, alongside commercial, leisure, and sports infrastructure. Housing options will include villas, townhouses, and apartments, all designed to meet contemporary living standards.<\/p>\n<p>Nasser bin Khamis al Siyabi, Director-General of Real Estate Development at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, stated that the agreements reinforce the real estate financing ecosystem and promote sustainable demand. 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