Sultan Haitham City, pegged as a smart city in Muscat, Oman, will have a slice of Singapore when the whole project is scheduled for completion around 2045.
The suburban metropolis, which is designed to accommodate some 100,000 residents, will have a Singapore Street, just like how the Republic has Muscat Street in Kampong Glam here.
Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik made this announcement at a state banquet at the Istana on Dec 14, the second day of his three-day state visit to Singapore.
In a speech, he underscored the "excellent relations" between both countries, and said he was very satisfied with the discussions that are taking place at various levels of both governments.
Oman is keen to develop "strategic partnerships in all areas", he added.
He said his country is working on becoming a regional hub for green hydrogen industries and is committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, and would welcome Singapore's partnership in these areas.
"Both Oman and Singapore will continue to work closely together, learning and benefiting from each other's experiences and strengths to the mutual benefit of both (countries) and our respective regions," he added.
Speaking at the banquet, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said Singapore has also benefited from Oman's insights and perspectives, and the Republic looks forward to both sides learning from each other and opening up new areas of collaboration.
Esta historia es de la edición December 15, 2023 de The Straits Times.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor ? Conectar
Esta historia es de la edición December 15, 2023 de The Straits Times.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor? Conectar
BTO flats ● Construction time varies, based on project attributes
We thank Ms Michelle Chin Yan Rong (Cut 6-year wait for 2 HDB projects launched after pandemic, Sept 5) and Ms Priscilla Poh Beng Hoon (Couple managed to raise 2 kids while waiting for flat, Sept 6) for their feedback.
EVs ● Condo's chargers affected due to poor cellular connectivity
I am writing as a council member of a private condominium to highlight a challenge we face in supporting Singapore's Green Plan 2030, particularly in encouraging the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).
Education • Relief teaching never felt like a chore to me
Forum writer Chan Wai Han's letter \"Relief teaching stint long ago convinced me not to enter the profession\" (Sept 26) does not gel with my perspective of relief teaching.
Vaping ● Root of the problem is smoking, which is also harmful
I refer to the letter \"Concerted effort by govt agencies to tackle vaping problem\" (Sept 25) highlighting government agencies' efforts to tackle vaping.
PRICE PAYS VISIT AT FATHER'S OLD TURF
Fame, history could well be in the Makin for Australian ex-Bukit Timah jockey's son Will
Ravalli at the finish
Ravalli has been one of the exciting finds in 2024, but unfortunately, Kranji will get only one last chance to find out how good he really is on Sept 28.
KOSI & CO. GEAR UP FOR BIG DAY
Other Gold Cup hopes Lim's Saltoro, Dream Alliance, Smart Star sparkle at trials as well
Child abuse, no matter the extent, has many consequences
I refer to the article “Less serious child abuse cases in Singapore on the rise: Inaugural report on family violence” (Sept 26).
The curse of the Michelin star
Restaurants awarded the honour are more likely to close, research finds.
The end of the popular politician
Decade after decade of peace and affluence in the West has ironically made voters less and less satisfied, even with competent governments.
