We, Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultan of Oman
after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State,
Royal Decree 49/76 “Armed Forces Day”,
and in pursuance of public interest,
have decreed as follows
Article I
The eleventh day of December of each year is called “Sultan’s Armed Forces Day.”
Article II
The aforementioned Sultan’s Armed Forces Day shall be an official holiday for all members of the Sultan’s Armed Forces throughout the Sultanate of Oman.
Article III
The aforementioned Royal Decree 49/76 is hereby repealed, as well as all that is contrary to this decree or in conflict with its provisions.
Article IV
This decree shall be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force on the date of its issuance.
Issued on: 20 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444
Corresponding to: 14 December 2022
Haitham bin Tarik
Sultan of Oman