Oman

The Oman Blue Carbon initiative, which aims at planting 100 million mangrove trees in the Sultanate, will help reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 14 million tonnes

Companies producing and supplying tobacco products are urged to implement plain packaging for all tobacco products available across the Sultanate of Oman; the measure will be mandatory from April 4, 2024

The Sultanate of Oman has advanced 10 places in the Global Innovation Index 2023 report published by the World Intellectual Property Organisation

An interim assessment of the benefits of installing artificial barriers off the coast of the Wilayat of Sur has begun, an initiative sponsored by Oman India Fertiliser Company SAOC (Omifco)

A two-day international forum on frankincense and medicinal plants will be held September 3 and 4 at Dhofar University to revive frankincense cultivation and to support advanced ways of research and development on medicinal plants

The number of visitors to the Khareef Dhofar season from 21 June to 31 July 2023 was 396.108, an increase of 12,8% compared to the corresponding period in 2022

On the beach of Raysut, in the Wilayat of Salalah, the 'Osara' recreational tourism project is being built entirely from recycled wood with activities, recreational and cultural events and relaxation opportunities for different age groups

Data from the National Center for Statistics and Information on Marriage and Divorce Cases in 2022 reveal that the total number of registered marriages in 2021 was 19.294, while in 2022 there were 15.400 marriages, a 20% decrease in marriages in 2022

Survey of Arabian Myrrh Trees Phase II shows overgrazing (62%), insects (22%), drought (10%), unsustainable harvesting methods (6%) as the danger faced by the species that spreads on 92 sq km out of a 3048 sq km potential natural range

Oman Air has opened a unique exhibition at the Stal Gallery in Muscat, combining state-of-the-art multimedia, engaging displays, and a series of interesting artifacts that bring Oman's illustrious aviation past to life

Revenues of 3-5 star hotels in the Sultanate of Oman increased by 34,7% at the end of May 2023, according to the latest data issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information

Some truck drivers still violate the strict regulations prohibiting transit in rush-hour traffic, with consequent disruptions and safety problems

The Omani cave exploration team is making great strides in the field of cave investigation, having recently explored a cave that may be the deepest, descending to a depth of at least 300 metres