Decree is the biggest and most comprehensive database of English translated Omani laws available on the internet. It contains the full-text translation over 500 legal instruments, and a complete title index of every single royal decree and ministerial decision published in the Official Gazette from 1973 onwards.
Decree is updated on a weekly basis with the full-text translation of almost all royal decrees and ministerial decisions published in the Official Gazette.
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The content published on this website is a translation of Omani legislation for the purpose of information only and does not constitute legal advice. Arabic is the only official language of the Sultanate of Oman and only the original Arabic text of the law may be legally relied upon.
Team
Riyadh Al-Balushi
Riyadh has over 15 years of experience working as a lawyer for the government of Oman. His areas of subject matter expertise include public international law, technology law, and intellectual property. He holds an LLB from the University of Cardiff, an LLM in IT and Commerce from Southampton University, and a PhD from SOAS, University of London. Riyadh is also a co-founder of Qanoon.om and Open Data Oman.
Yousuf Al-Busaidi
Yousuf has over 10 years of experience working as a lawyer for the government of Oman, in private practice, and in a state-owned enterprise in the power and water sector. His areas of subject matter expertise include power projects, water desalination projects, and corporate governance. He holds an LLB from the University of Hull, an LLM in International Commercial Law from the University of Birmingham, and an MBA from Waseda University in Japan. Yousuf is also a co-founder of Qanoon.om.
Ali Al-Abri
Ali has over 15 years of experience working as a lawyer for the government of Oman, in private practice, and in a state-owned enterprise in the waste management sector. His areas of subject matter expertise include environmental law, commercial law, and litigation. He holds an LLB from the University of Swansea, an LLM in French and European Union Law from Cergy-Pontoise University in France, and an LLM in International Commercial Law from the University of Dundee.
Mohamed Al-Tai
Mohamed has over 4 years of experience working as a lawyer for the government of Oman and in a state-owned enterprise in the aviation sector. His areas of subject matter expertise include transport, construction, and public international law. He holds an LLB from the University of Hull, and an LLM from Queen Mary, University of London.
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