Oman Urban Hackathon: 1st prize for Qurm Park project

Muscat Municipality recently hosted the Oman Urban Hackathon competition, where teams competed to design the City Amphitheatre site at Qurum Park and Al Manuma Souq. The event aimed to showcase Omani engineers and urban planners’ talent in creating sustainable and vibrant projects aligned with Oman Vision 2040. Participants underwent multiple stages, with criteria for selecting winners based on originality, community input, feasibility, and sustainability. Winning designs integrated social, commercial, and renewable energy elements to enhance public spaces in Muscat Governorate. The competition highlighted the importance of modern urban planning principles and social sustainability in creating innovative and community-focused urban spaces.