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Muscat Municipality cracks down on illegal tourist camps

The Muscat Municipality, in a joint effort with the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism and the Royal Oman Police, has removed 16 illegal tourist camps in the Al Khiran and Yiti area

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Sunday, February 2, 2025

Muscat – According to a statement from the municipality, a total of 17 sites were inspected.

The action comes as part of an ongoing effort to protect the Al Khiran area, which is designated as a general eco-tourism zone under Royal Decree No. 45/2007. This decree prohibits the establishment of any economic, tourism, or other projects within the designated area.

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