We, Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultan of Oman
after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State,
and in pursuance of public interest,
have decreed as follows
Article I
The word “handicapped”, the phrase “persons with special needs”, and other terms referring to persons with disabilities wherever they occur in laws and royal decrees are hereby replaced with the phrase “persons with disabilities.”
Article II
All that is contrary to this decree, or in conflict with its provisions, is hereby repealed.
Article III
This decree shall be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force on the date of its issuance.
Issued on: 29 Jumada Al-Awwal 1442
Corresponding to: 13 January 2021
Haitham bin Tarik
Sultan of Oman
Published in Official Gazette 1375 issued on 17 January 2021.