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Omani frankincense secures geographical indication from WIPO

Omani frankincense has been officially registered as a geographical indication (GI) with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO).

Oman News Agency

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Monday, April 20, 2026

MUSCAT – The registration formally recognises Omani frankincense as a geographically specific product linked to its origin, reinforcing its status within global trade frameworks that protect traditional and culturally rooted goods.

The achievement underscores the long-standing historical, cultural, and economic value of frankincense in Oman’s national identity.

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