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Decision to reopen shops, workshops not applicable in certain areas, says Muscat Municipality

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020

MUSCAT: The Supreme Committee’s decision to allow reopening of commercial activities does not apply to shops and workshops located in certain areas, an official from Muscat Municipality clarified on Wednesday.

The official said that the decision to reopen shops and workshops does not include Al Mabela industrial area, Ghala industrial area, and Wadi Kabi industrial area.

On Tuesay, the Supreme Committee allowed opening some commercial activities including money exchange houses in the country with effective from Tuesday, April 28, 2020.

Commercial activities that are allowed to reopen are as follows:
1. Money exchange houses
2. Vehicle repair workshops and spare parts shops
3. Fishing spare parts shops
4. Electronic and electrical devices and computers shops
5. Sanad service offices
6. Stationary stores
7.Printing shops
8. Quarries & Crushers 
9. Satellite receivers shops
10. Vehicle rental offices
11. Car service centers 
12. Tyre shops (sale and repair)
13. Equipment and Machinery rental offices
14. Repair of electrical appliances shops

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