We, Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultan of Oman
after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State,
Royal Decree 24/2003 Establishing the Public Authority for Craft Industries,
and in pursuance of public interest,
have decreed as follows
Article I
All allocations, assets, rights, obligations, and holdings relating to heritage in the Public Authority for Craft Industries are hereby transferred to the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism.
All allocations, assets, rights, obligations, and holdings relating to development, training, and support of craftsmen in the Public Authority for Craft Industries are hereby transferred to the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority.
Article II
The employees concerned with heritage in the Public Authority for Craft Industries are hereby transferred to the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, and the rest of its employees are hereby transferred to the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority, with their same financial grades, in accordance with the rules determined by the Council of Ministers.
Article III
The Public Authority for Craft Industries is hereby abolished, and all that is contrary to this decree or in conflict with its provisions is hereby repealed.
Article IV
This decree shall be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force on the date of its issuance.
Issued on: 28 Dhu Al-Hijja 1441
Corresponding to: 18 August 2020
Haitham bin Tarik
Sultan of Oman
Published in Official Gazette 1353 issued on 19 August 2020.