MUSCAT – The Ministry confirmed it has engaged with the individual and received the sample, noting that the widely shared information contained several inaccuracies and lacked scientific basis.
The Ministry urged all citizens and residents who believe they may possess meteorite fragments or other geological heritage samples to submit them to the Ministry or to the relevant heritage and tourism directorates or departments in their respective governorates.
The Ministry also stressed the importance of refraining from the possession, trade, or unauthorised transfer of any geological heritage items, in line with the Cultural Heritage Law issued under Royal Decree No. 35/2019. Such items are considered public property belonging to the Sultanate of Oman, and any violations may result in legal consequences.
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