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8 months ago
Oman Customs has foiled an attempt to smuggle more than 2,800 prohibited electronic cigarettes into the Sultanate of Oman. Oman Customs said in a statement :”Al-Dara Port Customs thwarts an attempt to smuggle more than 2,800 electronic cigarettes and a group of electronic cigarette accessories, which the accused had hidden tightly in a truck loaded with vehicle spare parts.”
8 months ago
The Sultanate of Oman’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion announced Tuesday it has cancelled 3,415 commercial registrations, citing reasons that the businesses have ceased their operations or their licenses have expired. The move to cancel commercial registrations is part of the Ministry’s efforts to regulate the market and ensure that all active commercial registrations represent operational institutions in compliance with existing laws. Mubarak bin Mohammed Al-Dohani, Director General of Commerce at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, said that this cancellation represents the first phase of a comprehensive review of companies that have ceased operations or whose licenses have expired, covering the period from 1970 to 1999. He said that the second phase of reviews will cover companies from 2000 to 2018. Al-Dohani said the cancelled registrations do not include joint-stock companies or individual traders. He stressed the importance of these measures for market regulation and ensuring the accuracy of data, figures, and statistics related to businesses operating in Oman. He said that the second phase of reviews will cover companies from 2000 to 2018. Al-Dohani said the cancelled registrations do not include joint-stock companies or individual traders. He explained that cancelling these registrations is based […]
8 months ago
Muscat International Airport (MCT) has introduced a new QR code payment system for parking that aims to improve convenience for travellers. The newly introduced solution aims to simplify the payment process, helping passengers avoid long queues at kiosks and eliminating the need for cash transactions. Oman Airports said in a statement: “You can now pay for your parking fee at Muscat International Airport with ease by using your phone to scan the QR code printed on the parking ticket.” For those navigating the busy airport during peak travel times, this system promises a more efficient way to manage parking payments, allowing travellers to focus on their journeys rather than administrative tasks. By simply scanning the QR code printed on their parking ticket with a mobile phone, users can pay for their parking in a matter of seconds. The system allows travellers to complete the transaction without waiting in line at traditional payment machines, offering a faster alternative that aligns with the growing trend of contactless technologies in the travel industry. For frequent travellers and business commuters, this time-saving option could significantly enhance their airport experience. While the new mobile payment option is now available across all Muscat International Airport’s car […]
8 months ago
Well-known Omani poet Zahir Al Ghafri has died at the age of 68 in Sweden after a prolonged illness. Al Ghafri was regarded as one of the most influential figures in the Sultanate of Oman’s literary scene, particularly in shaping modern Omani poetry. Al Gafri passed away in a hospital in Malmo, Sweden, on Saturday after a long fight with liver cirrhosis. AL Ghafri, who was born in 1956, spent his childhood in Surur village in the wilayat of Samayil, northern Oman, He studied philosophy at Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco, where he was influenced by intellectual and philosophical trends that formed a large part of his poetic language. Since then, he searched for the deep meanings of life by moving between Iraq, Morocco, Paris, London, New York, Malmö in Sweden, and other major cities. This journey was a mixture of being influenced by places and daily scenes, which was clearly reflected in his poetry. Despite his immersion in global modernity and interaction with great poets and thinkers from different cultures, Al Ghafri did not lose connection to his Omani roots. His upbringing in the village of Surur and Nafa vilages of Samayil were reflected in his poems and […]
8 months ago
Al Buraimi Governorate Police Command arrested a person of an expat in possession of a quantity of crystal meth and hashish, said the Royal Oman Police (ROP). Royal Oman Police said that the legal procedures are being completed against him.
8 months ago
Camps of any kind will not be allowed to be set up or installed in Basah Beach area in the Wilayat of Khasab, Musandam Governorate. Musandam Municipality said in a statement :”The Khasab Municipality Department would like to point out that it is strictly forbidden to set up or install all types of camps in the Basah Beach area. Legal procedures will be taken to remove any violations.”
8 months ago
A 10-year-old Omani boy passed away after spending five years in a coma due to injuries sustained from a fall at Bounce Oman, a popular indoor adventure park known for its trampolines and adventure activities, located in the Omani capital, Muscat. The accident occurred on September 12, 2019, when the rope securing Ali during a climbing activity came loose, causing him to fall approximately 8 metres and land on his head. Emergency services rushed Ali to Khoula Hospital, where doctors discovered he had suffered severe injuries, including a skull fracture, internal bleeding, and multiple fractures in his jaw, nose, and shoulder. Despite undergoing surgery and spending years on a ventilator in intensive care, he remained in a coma until his recent death. The incident led to judicial scrutiny, resulting in the conviction of a Bounce Oman employee, who received a six-month prison sentence with part of the term suspended. Additionally, Bounce Oman was fined RO500 and had its Muscat branch closed for one year.
8 months ago
Al Buraimi Governorate Police Command has arrested a person for impersonating a police officer, defrauding an expatriate and stealing money from him, said the Royal Oman Police (ROP). Royal Oman Police said: “The legal procedures are being completed against the accused.”
8 months ago
A person has been arrested for stealing bank cards and sums of money from two vehicles in North Al Batinah Governorate. A statement issued online by ROP: “North Al Batinah Police Command arrests a person for stealing bank cards and sums of money from two vehicles. The legal procedures are being completed against him.”
8 months ago
A free 10-day visit visa will be granted to passengers and crew members of cruise ships travelling to the Sultanate of Oman. The decision is a significant boost to the tourism industry in Oman and will help to attract more visitors to the country. His Excellency Lieutenant General Hassan bin Mohsen Al Shuraiqi, Inspector General of Police and Customs, issued Decision No. 132/2024 amending some provisions of the Executive Regulations of the Foreigners’ Residence Law. The decision stipulated the following amendments to some provisions of the Executive Regulations of the Foreigners’ Residence Law, as follows: Article (1): Clause (3/c) of Article (10) of the Executive Regulations of the Foreigners’ Residence Law referred to shall be replaced by the following clause: Visit visa for passengers and crew of cruise ships: 1. 10-day visa: Granted by the competent authority upon request of the tourist ship agent, for passengers and crew wishing to visit Oman for tourism purposes. Entry must be completed within 30 days of visa issuance. 2. One-month visa: Granted by the competent authority upon request of the tourist ship agent, for passengers and crew wishing to visit Oman for tourism purposes. Entry must be completed within 30 days of visa issuance. Article […]
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