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Dhofar municipality signs an agreement to build the first 3D-printed mosque in Salalah

Thursday, 2 October 2025 15:48

Salalah – An agreement was signed today in Dhofar governorate to implement the first mosque project using 3D printing technology, which employs the latest environmentally friendly construction techniques. The agreement is part of the waterfront development plan in the Dhahariz area of ​​Salalah. The event was attended by Sayyid Marwan bin Turki al Said, Governor […]

Salalah – An agreement was signed today in Dhofar governorate to implement the first mosque project using 3D printing technology, which employs the latest environmentally friendly construction techniques. The agreement is part of the waterfront development plan in the Dhahariz area of ​​Salalah.

The event was attended by Sayyid Marwan bin Turki al Said, Governor of Dhofar. The agreement was signed by Dr Ahmed bin Mohsen al Ghassani, Chairman of Dhofar Municipality, and Engineer Yasser bin Saeed al Barami, the project financier. The project will be implemented by Innotek Oman, a company specialising in 3D printing construction technologies, in partnership with Adi Architects.

The Chairman of Dhofar municipality explained that the project embodies Dhofar governorate’s vision of developing innovative urban facades that reflect Islamic identity and keep pace with the latest trends in urban sustainability. He noted that the mosque will be a prominent spiritual, architectural, and cultural landmark on the Dhahariz coast in Salalah.

He added that adopting 3D printing technology contributes to reducing material waste and accelerating implementation, in addition to integrating sustainability elements such as natural lighting, renewable energy, the use of local materials suitable for the coastal climate, and the cultivation of plants that are resistant to salinity and wind. He emphasised the importance of the initiative and its role in enhancing the governorate’s sustainable urban identity.

He added that the oval prayer hall features a skylight in the middle, allowing natural light to pass through in an innovative architectural style, while the minaret’s design is inspired by the Omani sail and traditional incense burner, and is crowned with the Islamic crescent, embodying Islamic identity with a contemporary spirit.

Upon completion, the mosque is expected to constitute a prominent urban and spiritual landmark, combining authenticity and modernity, reflecting Dhofar governorate’s status as a sustainable, modern destination that preserves its cultural identity while keeping pace with future aspirations

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