We, Qaboos bin Said, the Sultan of Oman
after perusal of Royal Decree 26/75 Issuing the Law Governing the Administrative Apparatus of the State and its amendments,
and desiring to preserve the historical significance of the name Muscat as a symbol of Omani heritage and civilisation,
and in pursuance of public interest,
have decreed as follows
Article I
The name “capital” is hereby changed to “Muscat” wherever it appears.
Article II
The name “Muscat” must have the same jurisdiction and boundaries as those prescribed for the capital.
Article III
The relevant ministries and entities, each within their fields of competence, shall undertake the necessary executive measures to implement this change.
Article IV
This decree must be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force from the date of its issuance.
Issued on: 15 Sha’ban 1408
Corresponding to: 2 April 1988
Qaboos bin Said
Sultan of Oman
Published in Official Gazette 381 issued on 16 April 1988.