Here’s today's news list from Oman.
20 December 2022
1. House raided for illegal commercial activity in Muscat
Muscat Municipality has raided a house in the Wilayat of Baushar for running unlicensed commercial activity.
"Muscat Municipality in Boushar, cooperating with Royal Oman Police, raided a house used as a place to store and prepare food to be marketed for the public in commercial quantities. The municipality destroyed 220 kilograms of the food and completed the necessary legal procedures," Muscat Municipality said in a statement.
2. Urgent appeal made for blood donation in Oman
The Department of Blood Banks Services (DBBS) has made an urgent appeal to donate blood at the Central Blood Bank in Baushar, Muscat Governorate.
"In view of the increasing demand for blood units and its components, we appeal to everyone to take the initiative to donate blood at the Central Blood Bank in Baushar. We also urge blood donors to donate platelets, as there is a daily need for more than 15 platelet donors per day, " DBBS said in a statement.
DBBS added that blood donation times are from Saturday to Thursday from 8 am to 8 pm and on Friday from 3 pm to 8 pm. For inquiries or to book an appointment to donate blood, please contact us via WhatsApp at 94555648.”