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Royal Decree 11/2022 Ratifying the Agreement between the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and the Government of Hungary for the Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments

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Post date March 2, 2022

We, Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultan of Oman

after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State,

and the Agreement between the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and the Government of Hungary for the Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments signed in the city of Muscat on 2 February 2022,

and after presentation to Majlis Al-Shura,

and in pursuance of public interest,

have decreed as follows

Article I

The aforementioned agreement is hereby ratified in the form attached.

Article II

This decree shall be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force on the date of its issuance.

Issued on: 28 Rajab 1443Corresponding to: 2 March 2022

Haitham bin TarikSultan of Oman

Published in Official Gazette 1432 issued on 6 March 2022.

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Royal Decree

Royal Decree 10/2022 Establishing Free Zones in Muscat International Airport and Sohar and Salalah Airports

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Post date March 2, 2022

Arabic We, Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultan of Oman after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State, the Law of Free Zones promulgated by Royal Decree 56/2002, Royal Decree 67/2003 Applying the Unified Customs Law of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, the Income Tax Law promulgated by Royal Decree 28/2009, the Civil Aviation Law promulgated by Royal Decree 76/2019, Royal Decree 105/2020 Establishing the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones and Determining Its Competences, Royal Decree 61/2020 Establishing the Oman Investment Authority, and Royal Decree 57/2021 Issuing the System of the Oman Investment Authority, and in pursuance of public interest,

have decreed as follows

Article I

The following free zones are hereby established:

1. A free zone in Muscat International Airport named the “Muscat International Airport Free Zone”.

2. A free zone in Sohar Airport named the “Sohar Airport Free Zone”.

3. A free zone in Salalah Airport named the “Salalah Airport Free Zone”.

And that is on the land area specified for each zone in accordance with the masterplans attached to, and specified in, the concluded concession agreements.

Article II

The Council of Ministers shall undertake specifying the operator of the free zones stipulated in article I of this decree from among the companies subordinate to the Oman Investment Authority, which may seek the assistance of specialised entities and companies to build, market, develop, manage, or operate these zones.

Article III

The operator and the working company shall be granted the incentives, benefits, and facilities stipulated in the aforementioned Law of Free Zones.

Article IV

The operator and the working companies shall be exempt from income tax, and the exemption shall be for a period not exceeding 15 (fifteen) years for each project separately, renewable for a period of 5 (five) additional years. In all cases, this exemption does not apply to banks, financial institutes, insurance and reinsurance companies, and enterprises working in providing telecommunication services and in the field of land transportation and construction.

Article V

The exemption stipulated in article IV of this decree shall be issued by a decision by the Chairman of the Tax Authority in accordance with the rules, categories, and procedures prescribed by the Board of Directors of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones, after the approval of the Ministry of Finance.

Article VI

The working companies shall pay the operator a fee for the services it provides to them, and the operator shall determine the value of the service fee and the mechanism of collection, after the approval of the Board of Directors of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones on this.

Article VII

The operator shall abide by the rules of aviation easement rights and civil aviation safety and security requirements under the supervision of the Civil Aviation Authority. The operator shall also coordinate with the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones to achieve the safety requirements for individuals, working companies, establishments, merchandise, and goods inside each zone, and shall fully cooperate with the authority to comply with the rules prescribed for environmental safety and the maintenance of security.

Article VIII

This decree shall be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force on the day following the date of its publication. Issued on: 28 Rajab 1443 Corresponding to: 2 March 2022

Haitham bin Tarik Sultan of Oman

Published in Official Gazette 1432 issued on 6 March 2022.

Treaty

Agreement between the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and the Government of Hungary for the Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments

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Post date March 2, 2022

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Ratified by Royal Decree 11/2022.

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Ministerial Decision

Oman Academic Accreditation Authority: Decision 1/2022 regarding Determining the Fees for Review of Higher Education Institutions Applications relating to International External Quality Assurance Activities

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Post date March 2, 2022

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Published in Official Gazette 1432 issued on 6 March 2022.

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Royal Decree

Royal Decree 9/2022 Appointing to Some Positions

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Post date February 28, 2022

Arabic

We, Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultan of Oman

after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State,

and the Civil Service Law promulgated by Royal Decree 120/2004,

and in pursuance of public interest,

have decreed as follows

Article I

Those named below are hereby appointed each to the position following their name:

Azzan bin Qassim bin Mohammed Al-Busaidi	Undersecretary of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism for Tourism
Engineer Bader bin Salim bin Marhoon Al-Mamari	Secretary General of the Tender Board with the special grade
Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Humaidi	Chairman of Muscat Municipality with the special grade

Article II

This decree shall be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force on the date of its issuance.

Issued on: 26 Rajab 1443
Corresponding to: 28 February 2022

Haitham bin Tarik
Sultan of Oman

Published in Official Gazette 1432 issued on 6 March 2022.

Royal Decree

Royal Decree 8/2022 Transferring an Employee to the Foreign Ministry

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Post date February 28, 2022

Arabic

We, Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultan of Oman

after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State,

and the Civil Service Law promulgated by Royal Decree 120/2004,

and the Law Governing the Foreign Ministry promulgated by Royal Decree 32/2008,

and in pursuance of public interest,

have decreed as follows

Article I

Maitha bint Saif bin Majid Al-Mahrouqi is hereby transferred to the Foreign Ministry with her same grade and financial entitlements.

Article II

This decree shall be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force on the date of its issuance.

Issued on: 26 Rajab 1443
Corresponding to: 28 February 2022

Haitham bin Tarik
Sultan of Oman

Published in Official Gazette 1432 issued on 6 March 2022.

Ministerial Decision

Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation: Ministerial Decision 5/2022 Determining the Fees for the Services Provided by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation (Repealed)

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Post date February 28, 2022

This item was repealed by MHERI Decision 56/2024.

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Published in Official Gazette 1433 issued on 13 March 2022.

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COVID-19 Supreme Committee

COVID-19 Supreme Committee Decision of 28 February 2022

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Post date February 28, 2022

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Supreme Committee Statement

The COVID-19 Supreme Committee, within the framework of its continuous convening, has been observing the development of the pandemic, the precautionary procedures, and the means for limiting its spread.

The Supreme Committee reviewed the reports regarding the state of the COVID-19 pandemic, which indicate a flattening of the curve of the number of positive tested cases, the number of admitted patients in ICU as well as wards, and the total number of COVID-19 inpatients. In light of the foregoing, the Supreme Committee has made the following decisions that shall be implemented from tomorrow Tuesday 27 Rajab 1443 corresponding to 1 March 2022:

First: Permitting entry into the Sultanate of Oman to those who receive two doses of any of the vaccinations approved in the Sultanate of Oman without the need for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for COVID-19.

Second: Continuing the mandatory wearing of face masks in closed places only.

Third: Permitting the operation of hotel establishments at 100% of their capacity.

The Supreme Committee also decided to resume direct teaching at 100% in all educational levels, while adhering to all precautionary health measures, starting from Sunday 6 March 2022.

The Committee affirms the requirement of activities of event venues, tents, and organisers of international and local conferences and exhibitions, as well as mass events to continue at 70% of their capacity, provided that all approved precautionary measures and requirements are adhered to.

It also affirms its continuous follow-up on the local and international developments of the pandemic, and that it will take the appropriate measures in line with the developments of the pandemic.