The House of Musical Arts, which will be the first of its kind in the Middle East, will have a 1,000-seat concert hall to accommodate the full range of arts, including music and drama productions as well as opera. Construction will provide state-of-the-art theatre facilities with high-grade internal finishes, together with landscaping and car parking and will take three years to complete.
 
Carillion's chief executive John McDonough said: "Being awarded this prestigious contract reflects our capabilities and reputation in the Middle East for delivering high quality projects and also the strong relationship we have with Oman Royal Court Affairs. We look forward to working closely with our customer to deliver this outstanding new facility. 
 
"This contract is further evidence of the very strong growth we are experiencing in our well-established regional business in the Middle East. With an increasing number of opportunities for both construction and support services in our existing and new markets within the region, we believe this growth will be sustainable for the longer term."