Gulf Insider
Salalah has been recognised as a global centre of resilience under the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction’s ‘Making Cities Resilient 2030’ programme, becoming the first city in Oman to achieve the status, the second in the GCC and the third in the Arab world. Sheikh Dr Saeed bin Humaid Al Harthy, Wali of Salalah, said the recognition reflects an institutional commitment to preparedness and risk reduction. “This marks a shift from symbolic acknowledgement to proactive action,” he said, adding that the programme is part of the governorate’s strategy to strengthen infrastructure and urban systems against climate and disaster-related risks. He said Salalah’s efforts for this align with Vision 2040, particularly its focus on sustainable cities, and are expected to enhance institutional response capacity and improve the country’s standing in international assessments. The recognition is also seen as reinforcing the competitiveness of Omani cities as investment destinations. Al Harthy said coordination across government entities and community stakeholders has been central to the efforts, positioning society as a partner in resilience planning. Saeed bin Salem Al Harizi, who led the technical team for the city’s registration, said the designation followed a structured process carried out in coordination with the UN […]
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