MUSCAT: Any commercial activity found violating the night closure decision imposed by the Supreme Committee in the wake of rising coronavirus cases could face hefty penalties and closure.
In a statement issued by the Muscat Municipality said commercial activities will be issued OMR 300 fine for violating the decision, while repeat offenders will be slapped with a fine of OMR 1,000 and cancellation of licence.
The Supreme Committee imposed a nationwide night closure of all commercial activities from March 4. According to the rule, all business activities in the country must be closed between 8pm to 5am until March 20.
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The Municipality also urged citizens and residents to report any violations by commercial activities by calling toll free number 1111.
Oman’s total coronavirus cases touched 142,896 including 1583.
