Agreement signed to foster innovation in Omani sarooj lime industry
By: ONA
The agreement was signed by Eng. Ibrahim Said Al Kharousi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, and Dr. Abdullah Mohammed Al Mahrooqi, CEO of the IIC. Photo: ONA
Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism on Tuesday signed an agreement with the Industrial Innovation Centre (IIC) for an Omani Sarooj (lime) innovation project.
The agreement was signed by Eng. Ibrahim Said Al Kharousi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, and Dr. Abdullah Mohammed Al Mahrooqi, CEO of the IIC.
The “Project for Innovation in Sarooj” aims to develop the industry and upgrade its sustainability. This gypsum-like material consists of silicon and aluminum. It was used earlier in the Sultanate as a construction material in building aflaj (water channels) and military bulwarks like forts and castles. Currently, it is used in restoration or repair works. The conventional method used in ma