We, Qaboos bin Said, the Sultan of Oman
after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State promulgated by Royal Decree 101/96,
Royal Decree 26/97 Establishing the College of Sharia and Law and its amendments,
and Royal Decree 14/99 Issuing the Law on Sultan Qaboos University and its amendments,
and in pursuance of public interest,
have decreed as follows
Article I
The name “College of Sharia and Law” is hereby amended to “College of Law” starting from the academic year 2005/2006. Its subordination is hereby transferred to Sultan Qaboos University as of the date of completion of its facilities within the university campus.
Article II
The status of the college must be amended in accordance with the provisions of this decree, and appropriate amendments must be made to its systems in a manner that achieves its objectives.
Article III
The Minister of Higher Education shall issue decisions implementing the provisions of this decree.
Article IV
All that is contrary to this decree is hereby repealed.
Article V
This decree must be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force on the date of its issuance.
Issued on: 15 Jumada Al-Awwal 1426
Corresponding to: 22 June 2005
Qaboos bin Said
Sultan of Oman
Published in Official Gazette 794 issued on 2 July 2005.