The Sustainable City — Yiti has celebrated 17 million safe working hours with no reported lost time injuries (LTIs)
Diamond Developers, the co-developers of the project in partnership with the Oman Tourism Development Company, announced the milestone.
It celebrated its rigid standards of health and safety on-site, recognising the role of partner Sustainable Development and Investment Company (SDIC).
Chief sales and marketing officer, Mahmoud Shehada, celebrated the event. "We believe operational excellence begins with people. Our goal is to deliver The Sustainable City – Yiti with uncompromising standards of quality and safety, ensuring timely progress and excellence in every detail, ensuring that everyone involved is supported with safety, respect, and wellbeing at the core."
SDIC's general manager, Eng. Abdelrahman ELHAG, added, "Safety is embedded into every stage of our on-site operations. Achieving 17 million LTI-free man-hours reflects the discipline, teamwork, and accountability of everyone working on The Sustainable City – Yiti.
"This milestone demonstrates that with the right systems, culture, and collaboration, large-scale construction can be delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest international standards."
The Sustainable City — Yiti is marketed as the world's first net-zero emission community, and is situated 30 kilometres from the Omani capital, Muscat. When it opens, the one million square metre community will host more than 10,000 residents in villas, townhouses, and apartments.
