We, Qaboos bin Said, the Sultan of Oman
after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State issued by Royal Decree 101/96,
and the Police Law issued by Royal Decree 35/90,
and in pursuance of public interest,
have decreed as follows
Article I
Without prejudice to the legally prescribed mandates of the Royal Oman Police, it is not permitted for any natural or legal person to practise the activity of providing any of the additional security services stipulated in this decree to others except after the approval of the Inspector General of Police and Customs and obtaining a licence issued by royal decree.
Article II
In the application of the provisions of this decree, additional security services mean the following:
1. Centralised monitoring services for property and establishments against assault, burglary, attack, intrusion, or fire, and early warning of them.
2. Security guard services using guards trained to carry and use a weapon.
3. Cash and jewellery transport services by means of transport equipped for this purpose.
4. Security guard training services for workers in government or private establishments.
Article III
This decree must be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force from the date of its issuance.
Issued on: 28 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1419
Corresponding to: 16 March 1999
Qaboos bin Said
Sultan of Oman
Published in Official Gazette 644 issued on 3 April 1999.