We, Qaboos bin Said, the Sultan of Oman
after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State issued by Royal Decree 101/96,
the Law Governing the Administrative Apparatus of the State issued by Royal Decree 26/75 and its amendments,
and the System of Public Authorities and Establishments issued by Royal Decree 116/91,
and in pursuance of public interest,
have decreed as follows
Article I
A public authority named the “Public Authority for Craft Industries” is hereby established by virtue of this decree. It enjoys legal personality and must be supervised by the Diwan of Royal Court.
Article II
Sheikha Aisha bint Khalfan bin Jumayyal Al-Siyabiya is hereby appointed president of this authority with the rank of minister.
Article III
The management of the authority must be undertaken by a board composed as follows:
| – President of the authority | Chairman |
| – Deputy chairman of the authority | Deputy chairman |
| – A representative of the Ministry of Heritage and Culture | Member and secretary |
| – A representative of the Ministry of National Economy | Member |
| – A representative of the Ministry of Social Development | Member |
| – A representative of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry | Member |
| – A representative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries | Member |
| – A representative of the Ministry of Education | Member |
| – A representative of the Ministry of Manpower | Member |
| – A representative of the Public Authority for Youth Sports and Cultural Activities | Member |
| – President of the Omani Women’s Association in Salalah | Member |
| – President of the Omani Women’s Association in Khasab | Member |
Article IV
A royal decree must be issued outlining the system of the authority and the management of its affairs.
Article V
This decree must be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force on the date of its issuance.
Issued on: 30 Dhu Al-Hijja 1423
Corresponding to: 3 March 2003
Qaboos bin Said
Sultan of Oman
Published in Official Gazette 739 issued on 15 March 2003.