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Man carrying a falcon on his hand. (Shutterstock/ File Photo)

February 27th, 2019 - 02:08 GMT

No Falcon Smuggling in Oman. Customs Officers Tell 'Wouldbe' Underhand Dealers

Customs officials at one of Oman's borders thwarted an attempt by dealers to smuggle falcons out of the country, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs announced.

In 2016, Oman raised the tax on tobacco by 100%, along with other GCC states. (Shutterstock)

February 12th, 2018 - 10:28 GMT

Oman to Double Tax on Tobacco, for Health Reasons

Flying a long way from home (picture used for illustrative purposes only)

January 22nd, 2013 - 05:10 GMT

One man on a mission: from the desert of Oman to the penguins of Antarctica

False killer whale after being escorted back to the sea.Images courtesy Fahad Al Maashry and Environment Society of Oman (ESO).

January 20th, 2013 - 12:41 GMT

Free Willies: Oman saves four 'killer whales' stranded on their coast

April 21st, 2008 - 02:06 GMT

Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs latest

No Falcon Smuggling in Oman. Customs Officers Tell 'Wouldbe' Underhand Dealers

Oman to Double Tax on Tobacco, for Health Reasons

One man on a mission: from the desert of Oman to the penguins of Antarctica

Free Willies: Oman saves four 'killer whales' stranded on their coast

Omran hosts seminar on environmental management and practice