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 […]
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 local officials taking part. Participants showed enthusiasm and determination throughout the route.
At the finish line, cultural and recreational activities were organised, including quizzes, interactive games and traditional performances. Winners of competitions received prizes, adding to the festive atmosphere.
The initiative aimed to strengthen community bonds, encourage physical activity and promote a healthy lifestyle, particularly during Ramadan. Officials emphasised the importance of such events in fostering social cohesion and supporting Oman’s broader health and wellness goals.
At the event, representatives of South Batinah Municipality highlighted their commitment to encouraging an active lifestyle and organising similar initiatives in the future. Participants welcomed the event, praising its role in promoting both fitness and community spirit.
Yanqul – The construction of the Wadi Baiha Dam in the Wilayat of Yanqul, Dhahirah governorate, has been successfully completed. The dam, which was built through community efforts and under the supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources, was constructed at a cost of approximately OR 60,000. According to Salim bin Hamid […]
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 […]
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 […]
Community-backed Wadi Baiha Dam in Dhahirah now operational
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
Silal market issues statement on spoilt watermelons