The holiday will be applicable to ministries, government agencies, government departments and public sector organizations in the country.
Manama, First Published Aug 2, 2022, 8:30 PM IST
Manama: Ashura holidays announced in Bahrain. The holiday will be on August 8th and 9th (Monday and Tuesday). The holiday will be applicable to ministries, government agencies, government departments and public sector organizations in the country. The circular announcing the holiday was issued by the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
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Muscat: Some areas of Oman have been warned of rain for the next two days. The meteorological department has informed that there is a possibility of rain for two days from Tuesday, August 2. According to the notice, rain is likely to occur in Al Hajar mountains and nearby areas today and tomorrow, and there may be wind and thunder. Authorities are also warning people to be careful.
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An expatriate was fined for selling tobacco products illegally in Oman
Muscat: An expatriate caught for trading and selling tobacco products in Oman has been fined one thousand riyals. He was arrested from Sur Wilayat in Southern Al Sharqia Governorate. He was officially selling tobacco products belonging to the Panmasala category.
The expatriate worker was arrested by the Consumer Protection Department of South Al Sharqia Governorate. The illegal activities were carried out in connection with the ready-made clothing business in which he was doing business. The authorities got confidential information that he was selling tobacco products through another small shop which was operating behind his shop.
Tobacco products in the form of pan masala, known by various names and sold under various brand names, are banned in Oman. After receiving information that these were being sold illegally, officials reached the spot and raided the shop and the storage center. Seized tobacco products were handed over to special units for destruction. A fine of 1000 riyals was imposed on the shop owner who violated the law.
Officials of the Consumer Protection Authority informed that they will take legal action against all the products that endanger the health and safety of the consumers and if they are found, legal action will be taken. The public has also been advised to report any kind of violations in the market to the Consumer Protection Department through various means.
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Last Updated Aug 2, 2022, 8:30 PM IST
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