Muscat – The Central Fruit and Vegetables Market (Silal) has responded to concerns over the disposal of damaged watermelons and cantaloupes after videos and reports of the same circulated on social media. In a statement, Silal assured consumers that the discarded produce did not pose any health risks, attributing the spoilage to transportation challenges over […]
Muscat – The Central Fruit and Vegetables Market (Silal) has responded to concerns over the disposal of damaged watermelons and cantaloupes after videos and reports of the same circulated on social media.
In a statement, Silal assured consumers that the discarded produce did not pose any health risks, attributing the spoilage to transportation challenges over long distances. ‘The produce was not contaminated with harmful chemical residues or materials. The spoilage occurred during transportation over more than 1,000km,’ the statement said.
Silal emphasised that all imported products undergo strict inspection by Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources. ‘All chemical residues are carefully tested and appropriate measures are taken to ensure the safety of products sold in the market,’ it added.
The damaged produce was safely disposed of in coordination with Barka Municipality using a be’ah landfill, preventing any resale or distribution to consumers.
Barka – The Consumer Protection Department, in collaboration with the Food Safety and Quality Centre, has uncovered a case of expatriate workers illegally tampering with the labelling of expired goods. In a recent operation, authorities discovered the workers were repackaging expired products with new labels that falsely displayed altered production and expiration dates. This deceptive […]
Muscat – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MOAF) has imported more than 428,000 live animals to meet the growing demand for red meat in Oman. As of March 24, the imports include 29,092 cattle and 399,357 sheep and goats. The ministry has confirmed that it is working closely with livestock import companies […]
Muscat – The Directorate General of Inquiries and Criminal Investigations of the Royal Oman Police (ROP) has issued an urgent warning regarding a rising fraudulent scheme involving a counterfeit website impersonating the official Consumer Protection Authority platform. According to the ROP, scammers have been using this fake website to deceive individuals into providing their personal […]
Muscat – As Ramadan approaches its final days, the spirit of giving remains strong, with individuals and organisations ensuring that those in need are not overlooked. Across Muscat, community initiatives are bringing relief to labourers, struggling families and those on the move. Among those leading such an effort is Shandar Bukhari, a Pakistani expatriate whose […]
Nakhal – South Batinah Municipality organised a walk last weekend under the slogan ‘Your Steps are Blessed’ in collaboration with Nakhal Club and Royal Oman Police. The event saw participation of all age groups reflecting strong community engagement. The 6km walk began at Ramadan Village and concluded at Nakhal Club, with families, fitness enthusiasts and […]
Muscat – Oman has completed preparations for its participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, with a 1,763.22sqm pavilion featuring over 33 activities aimed at showcasing the country’s cultural and economic advancements. Reem Said al Shanfari, a member of the Omani Pavilion Management Team and International Communications Officer, presented a visual briefing on the pavilion’s design […]
Expat workers arrested for tampering with expired goods in Barka
MOAF imports over 428,000 live animals to meet red meat demand
ROP warns public against fake CPA website scam
Charity efforts gather momentum as Ramadan approaches end
South Batinah hosts walk to promote active lifestyle
Oman’s preparations for participation in Expo Osaka complete