Despite repeated warnings from authorities against barbecuing, driving and littering on beaches, some individuals continue to do so. Muscat Daily interviewed several beachgoers during the Eid al Adha holiday, who expressed concern over these violations and called for stricter enforcement measures. Recounting his experience, Muscat resident Saif al Rawahi said, “My family and I visited Ghubra Beach on the third day of Eid, only to find charcoal scattered on the sand, leading to an injury in my foot.
I urge relevant authorities to instal surveillance cameras to monitor violations and prevent such incidents from recurring on beaches.” Motorists continuing to drive with impunity on beaches, despite awareness efforts to stop such activities, irks Khalid al Balushi from Seeb. “There are signs and awareness campaigns by the municipality, but motorists continue to drive on beaches.
I propose the installation of barriers to restrict vehicle access to beaches in Seeb and Ghubra,” he urged. Expressing disappointment over littering, Salim al Hosani from Bausher, spoke of how some people leave waste on beaches even though there are ample garbage bins provided by the municipality. “I urge authorities to implement strict measures and increase fines to deter those who defile the natural beauty of our beaches.
” The call for enhanced enforcement and stricter measures underscores the community’s desire to preserve Oman’s coastal environments during festive seasons and beyond. On.
