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Observer
06-05-2025
- Observer
Be Aware: Fake travel agency uncovered in Oman
Muscat: The Primary Court in Al Buraimi recently issued a judicial verdict convicting the owner of a travel and tourism office after it was proven that he was involved in cases related to forgery, fraud, and operating an unlicensed establishment. This came as a result of the efforts made by the Consumer Protection Department in Al Buraimi Governorate in investigating a complaint filed by a female consumer. Case study The details of the case date are that a consumer contacted the office to book travel tickets and transferred the required amounts. However, shortly before the travel date, she received a call from the office owner informing her that the tickets had been cancelled. When she attempted to verify the booking with the airline, she discovered that the tickets were fake, prompting her to file a complaint with the department. The department took the necessary legal measures and referred the complaint to the Public Prosecution, which in turn transferred it to the competent court. The court sentenced the defendant to three months imprisonment for the misdemeanor of forging a private document, another three months imprisonment and a fine of RO300 for the misdemeanor of fraud, and fined him ROP400 for the misdemeanor of opening and operating a travel and tourism office without a license. He was also sentenced to two months' imprisonment and fined RO300 for the misdemeanor of failing to provide the service in a proper manner consistent with its nature. The penalties were consolidated, and the harshest — the second misdemeanor — is to be enforced, in addition to ordering the closure of his shop, which was the instrument of the crime.
Muscat Daily
28-04-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Al Wusta signs RO4.4mn deals for development projects
Haima – Al Wusta governorate has signed a series of agreements for development projects across its wilayats, with investments exceeding RO4.4mn, aimed at advancing infrastructure and community services. The agreements were signed on Monday by Sheikh Ahmed bin Muslim al Kathiri, Governor of Al Wusta, in coordination with relevant implementing agencies on Monday. In Haima, a Knowledge Park will be established at a cost of RO495,000 to serve as a cultural and recreational centre. An exhibition ground will be constructed with an investment of RO300,000, while RO248,000 has been allocated for a camel racing track, supporting Oman's traditional sports heritage. Urban beautification projects include upgrading the façade of Abu Mazabi village for RO221,000. A solar-powered lighting project for 60 service stations in Haima, Mahout, and Duqm will be implemented at a cost of RO92,400. Additionally, 100 lighting poles will be supplied and installed in Mahout at a cost of RO153,000. In Duqm, the façade of Dhahr village will be developed with an investment of RO608,000, while Ras Madrakah village will see enhancements costing more than RO537,000. Two public parks were planned – one in Dhahr village (RO208,000) and another in Sarab village, Mahout (RO161,000). Infrastructure works include the design and construction of the 17km Hitam al Barr Road at an estimated RO909,000 and the phase one development of Wadi Dharif in Duqm for RO148,000. In the sports sector, football stadiums will be developed in Hitam village (RO98,000) and the wilayat of Al Jazir (RO104,000).
