Published 26 Apr,2021 via Muscat Daily - Ramadan is now in its second week amidst increased COVID-19 precautionary measures. The restrictions on movement in Muscat have been a boon as there are few reports of food wastage at food outlets and restaurants.
Five-star hotels opt for pre-bookings and keep count of guests arriving. Samir Messaoudi, general manager of Sheraton Oman Hotel, said, “We prefer pre-reservations so that we know exactly how many guests will come for iftar and prepare the food accordingly. This allows us to curb wastage of food. Compared to previous years, there is significant reduction in food wastage.”
K Jayananda Shetty, manager of Mughlai Zaika Restaurant, observed that due to movement restrictions after 9pm, he is not seeing people out in large numbers. “We prepare food as per order, so food wastage is minimum.”
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