Oman Oil Marketing Company and the Ministry of Transport & Communications signed an agreement to build a temporary mobile service station at Al Rustaq on the Al Batinah Expressway. first in Oman and the first on the 270km new expressway, the initial phase of the service station will commence operations this month, providing services, including fuel products and drive-through F&B facilities. These innovative mobile service stations provide an immediate solution to motorists on the new expressway, allowing MoTC the time needed to map-out permanent station locations along the road. Offering fuel and non-fuel services, the 1,000sqm stations will also include prayer rooms and F&B facilities, both of which will open during the second phase of the project. The stations are designed to have a minimal effect on the environment with a built-in system that prevents oil leaks and fires and is capable of storing around 50,000-100,000 litres of petrol.