Published in Official Gazette 1423 issued on 2 January 2022.
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We, Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultan of Oman
after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State,
the Law of Majlis Oman promulgated by Royal Decree 7/2021,
and Royal Decree 77/2019 Appointing the Members of Majlis Al-Dawla,
and in pursuance of public interest,
have decreed as follows
Article I
Maha bint Sulaiman bin Barakat Al-Lamkiyah is hereby appointed a member of Majlis Al-Dalwa, instead of Lubna bint Mohammed bin Sameer Al-Kharusiyah.Article II
This decree shall be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force on the date of its issuance. Issued on: 21 Jumada Al-Awwal 1443 Corresponding to: 26 December 2021Haitham bin Tarik Sultan of Oman
Published in Official Gazette 1423 issued on 2 January 2022.
Note: The following text is a public domain translation published by the Official OmanVsCovid19 Twitter account.
Statement of the Supreme Committee
The Supreme Committee on COVID-19 held a meeting today to follow up the developments of the pandemic, measures to contain it and ways to avoid its spread, as well as dealing with its various effects.
The Committee has reviewed the epidemiological situation of COVID-19, locally and globally, in light of the latest data indicating an increase in the number of laboratory-confirmed cases in many countries, with a noticeable lack of adherence to the precautionary measures.
In order to protect the society from this pandemic and to maintain the healthcare system ability in the Sultanate to deal with this disease, the Committee has decided the following, which shall come into force from the publication of this statement until the January 31, 2022:
I. At least two doses of an approved vaccine shall be taken by non-Omanis of 18-year old and above in order to enter the Sultanate of Oman from all ports.
II. Entry to the Sultanate of Oman is allowed to those who present a negative PCR certificate for COVID-19 upon arrival, provided that the test is done within a maximum period of 72 hours.
III. Canceling the decision to suspend entry to the Sultanate of Oman from the previously announced countries of the new variant, namely: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Eswatini and Mozambique.
The Committee also emphasizes that vaccination shall be taken to be able to enter public and private institutions, while adhering to the preventive measures, such as not allowing those who suffer from respiratory symptoms to come to the workplace or enter the institution. It also stresses the need to adhere to preventive measures in workplaces and other places, such as wearing face masks, keeping physical distancing, washing hands, staying away from gatherings and unauthorized crowding, and avoiding physical greetings such as shaking hands and hugging.
May Allah Almighty protect everyone from all harm.
Ratified by Royal Decree 77/2021.
Ratified by Royal Decree 79/2021.
We, Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultan of Oman
after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State,
and the Law Governing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs promulgated by Royal Decree 32/2008,
and in pursuance of public interest,
have decreed as follows
Article I
Ambassador Nasser bin Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Busaidi, Our ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, is hereby appointed a non-resident ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Ours to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and Mongolia.
Article II
This decree shall be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force on the date of its issuance.
Issued on: 21 Jumada Al-Awwal 1443
Corresponding to: 26 December 2021
Haitham bin Tarik
Sultan of Oman
Published in Official Gazette 1423 issued on 2 January 2022.