Muscat – The Royal Oman Police (ROP), Directorate General of Customs, has issued a notice highlighting key provisions from the Unified Customs Law of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), urging individuals and businesses to comply with customs-related deadlines and documentation rules. According to Article 174 of the law, any claim or lawsuit for a refund […]
Muscat – The Royal Oman Police (ROP), Directorate General of Customs, has issued a notice highlighting key provisions from the Unified Customs Law of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), urging individuals and businesses to comply with customs-related deadlines and documentation rules.
According to Article 174 of the law, any claim or lawsuit for a refund of customs duties will not be accepted if more than three years have passed since the payment was made.
In addition, Article 175 states that customs records and documents may be destroyed after five years, aligning with regional regulatory practices for record retention.
ROP has encouraged traders, importers, and exporters to keep accurate records and be mindful of statutory deadlines to avoid the loss of rights related to duty recovery or documentation.
Muscat – The upcoming National Library, a key part of the Oman Cultural Complex, is set to become the cornerstone of the sultanate’s efforts to preserve its intellectual and cultural legacy. The library, currently under construction, will occupy 23,500sqm and stand alongside the National Theatre and the National Records and Archives Authority within the complex. […]
Muscat – More than 50,000 visitors are expected to attend Indian Community Festival (ICF), a major art and cultural gathering organised by the Kerala Wing of Indian Social Club Oman. Formerly known as Keralotsavam, the festival will be held at Amerat Park from October 23 to 25. The event will be inaugurated by Kerala Chief […]
Muscat – Represented by the Directorate General of Agriculture and Water Resources in Dhahirah, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources continues to implement a national campaign to eradicate the invasive mesquite (ghaf) tree. The campaign is part of ongoing national efforts to curb the spread of this non-native species, which poses a serious […]
Muscat – Following the circulation of a widely shared social media video questioning the quality of its school buses, Karwa Motors has issued a detailed response, reje-cting what it described as ‘inacc-urate and misleading’ allegations while reaffirming its commitment to safety and transparency. In a statement, the company said the video contained ‘inaccurate and misleading […]
Muscat – In a move aimed at strengthening national resilience and empowering communities with greater awareness of potential threats, a community version of the National Risk Register (NRR) was launched on Monday. The initiative seeks to familiarise citizens and residents with the various risks that could impact the sultanate – from natural hazards and health […]
Rustaq – A meeting was held on Monday to review a number of service and development projects currently being implemented as well as those being planned in Rustaq, South Batinah. The meeting was chaired by Masoud bin Said al Hashmi, Governor of South Batinah, in the presence of several officials of the governorate. Ali bin […]
National Library to anchor Oman’s intellectual and cultural heritage
Art, culture and science to converge at Indian Community Festival
Over 1,000sqkm cleared of invasive mesquite trees across Oman
Karwa Motors refutes ‘misleading claims’ about school bus safety
Oman unveils National Risk Register to boost community preparedness
Rustaq sees steady progress in major development projects