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MTCIT Organizes Tabletop Exercise for Sultan Turki bin Said Road Tunnel Shutdown


Date Published: 29 May 2025

Oman Transport Safety Bureau

The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology organized a tabletop exercise simulating the shutdown of the Sultan Turki bin Said Road Tunnel (formerly known as the Sharqiyah Expressway). The exercise was held in the presence of H.E. Eng. Khamis Al Shammakhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology for Transport, and involved the participation of more than 17 relevant government entities.

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The primary objectives of the exercise were to test emergency response plans, identify potential threats and challenges that may lead to tunnel shutdown, ensure coordination among concerned entities to guarantee readiness in responding to such emergencies, enhance official media communication, and identify gaps to improve overall performance.

 

During the exercise, several risk scenarios were discussed and simulated to assess their potential impact and develop effective recovery mechanisms. The exercise concluded with a set of key recommendations aimed at enhancing preparedness and improving emergency response efficiency.

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