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- 19th February 2011, Muscat, Oman: Muriya Tourism Development company has announced the appointment of its first Omani CEO, Adil Taqi. Formerly of famed Gulf Developer Damac, Mr. Taqi brings with him years of prime Real Estate experience and has also held senior positions at large corporations locally, including Alliance Housing Bank (now known as Ahlibank) and PDO. He aims to bring his distinct Omani experience, insight and attitude to ensure that Muriya's projects meet the needs of locals, and expatriates and continue deliver on time as promised.
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- Adil Taqi commented on the occasion: "I am delighted to be joining Muriya team, especially at this exciting time when the company is about to begin commencing hand-over on the Jebel Sifah and Salalah Beach projects. And about the two upcoming projects, Taqi said: "we will work on introducing the features of the new projects that I believe they will change the face of international and domestic tourism in Oman".
- About Muriya Tourism Development:
- Established in Oman in 2006 as a joint venture between Egypt's Orascom Hotels & Development and Omran, the company is responsible for pioneering new developments in the Sultanate including the highly anticipated and ambitious "Jebel Sifah" and "Salalah Beach" projects.
- Located 45 km from Muscat, "Jebel Sifah" is set on a land of 6.2 million square meters not far from the tranquil fishing village of the same name "Sifah". Less than an hour's drive from the capital Jebel Sifah is a scenic resort with white sandy beaches overlooked by Oman's mountains. In addition to four five-star internationally acclaimed hotels to include a Four Seasons, Missoni Hotel and Banyan Tree resort, the development features Sifawy boutique marina hotel scheduled to open Q2 2011, a world-class 18-hole PGA Golf Course, a 150-berth marina, restaurants, cafes, retail outlets and freehold luxury properties.
- Situated in the traditional Dhofar region, which is renowned for its picturesque annual monsoon season, Salalah Beach is set in an area of 15.6 million square meters. Luxury villas and apartments and two world-class 18-hole PGA Golf courses are planned for the development, in addition to an estimated 200-berth Inland-Marina with a Marina Town and international 5 star hotels to include Club Med, Rotana and Movenpick Hotels & Resorts in addition to two Marina Boutique Hotels
- In addition to the Jebel Sifah and Salalah Beach integrated tourism complexes, Muriya have also plans to develop Muscat-based "City Walk" as well as an exclusive eco-lodge development at As Sodah Island.
- For further information on Muriya's integrated tourism developments, please visit www.muriya.om or call Ms. Sarah Al Mageni on 24613235.
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