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Royal Decree 8/2021 Amending Some Laws and Royal Decrees

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Post date January 13, 2021

We, Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultan of Oman

after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State,

and Royal Decree 121/2008 regarding the Sultanate of Oman Ratifying the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities,

and in pursuance of public interest,

have decreed as follows

Article I

The word “handicapped”, the phrase “persons with special needs”, and other terms referring to persons with disabilities wherever they occur in laws and royal decrees are hereby replaced with the phrase “persons with disabilities.”

Article II

All that is contrary to this decree, or in conflict with its provisions, is hereby repealed.

Article III

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

Issued on: 29 Jumada Al-Awwal 1442
Corresponding to: 13 January 2021

Haitham bin Tarik
Sultan of Oman

Published in Official Gazette 1375 issued on 17 January 2021.

COVID-19 Supreme Committee

COVID-19 Supreme Committee Decision of 12 January 2021

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Post date January 12, 2021

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Note: The following text is a public domain translation published by the Official OmanVsCovid19 Twitter account.

Statement of the Supreme Committee

– The Covid-19 Supreme Committee deeply appreciates the continuous interest and keenness of His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik, as well as His Majesty’s follow up to everything related to the public health and the developments resulting from the spread of this virus.

– The Supreme Committee decides a gradual return to the system of Blended Learning with effect from Sunday, 17 January 2021, for school students in accordance with a mechanism to be unveiled by the Ministry of Education. The Committee stressed the importance of applying all precautionary measures stated in the Health Protocol with a view to protecting the health of students, as well as teaching and administrative staff. The step will be evaluated in parallel with data on the epidemiological situation in the Sultanate.

– In its review of reports from the departments concerned, the Supreme Committee noted the non-compliance of some citizens and residents with health quarantine procedures, either by stripping off the tracking bracelet or by skipping the post-quarantine test or by failing to return the tracking bracelet to the authorities. Accordingly, the Committee decided to impose a RO 1,000 fine against anyone who fails to stick to these procedures.

– The Supreme Committee commends the cooperation of all in abiding by the precautionary measures set by the departments concerned.

Ministerial Decision

Environment Authority: Decision 13/2021 regarding the Ban on Possessing and Using Hunting, Tracking, Bird and Wildlife Sound Mimicking Tools

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Post date January 12, 2021

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Published in Official Gazette 1375 issued on 17 January 2021.

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Royal Decree

Royal Decree 7/2021 Issuing the Law of Majlis Oman

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Post date January 11, 2021

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We, Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultan of Oman

after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State,

Royal Decree 86/97 regarding Majlis Oman,

Royal Decree 87/97 Issuing the Internal Regulation of Majlis Al-Dawla,

and Royal Decree 88/97 Issuing the Internal Regulation of Majlis Al-Shura,

and in pursuance of public interest,

have decreed as follows

Article I

The attached law shall apply in regard to the Majlis Oman.

Article II

The aforementioned Royal Decrees 86/97, 87/97, and 88/97 are hereby repealed as well as all that is contrary to this decree and the attached law, or in conflict with their provisions.

Article III

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

Issued on: 27 Jumada Al-Awwal 1442
Corresponding to: 11 January 2021

Haitham bin Tarik
Sultan of Oman

Published in Official Gazette 1375 issued on 17 January 2021.

Royal Decree

Royal Decree 6/2021 Issuing the Basic Statute of the State

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Post date January 11, 2021

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We, Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultan of Oman

affirming the principles upon which the Sultanate of Oman has been built, those that have directed its policies in a variety of fields, and those that it has promoted locally, regionally, and internationally,

entrenching the international status of Oman and its role in laying the foundations of justice and the pillars of equity, security, stability, and peace among different states and peoples,

determined to continue the efforts to forge a better future, marked with further achievements for the good of the country and the citizens,

in continuation of the participation of the people of the country and their empowerment to build their future in all walks of life,

safeguarding the country, protecting its lands, unity, and social fabric, and protecting the tenets of its civilisation,

promoting public rights, duties, and freedoms,

supporting state institutions, and entrenching the principles of shura,

and in pursuance of public interest,

have decreed as follows

Article I

The Basic Statute of the State is hereby promulgated in the form attached.

Article II

Royal Decrees 101/96 and 99/2011 are hereby repealed.

Article III

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

Issued on: 27 Jumada Al-Awwal 1442
Corresponding to: 11 January 2021

Haitham bin Tarik
Sultan of Oman

Published in Annex of Official Gazette 1374 issued on 12 January 2021.

Ministerial Decision

Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion: Ministerial Decision 4/2021 Considering a Binding Omani Standard Specification

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Post date January 7, 2021

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Published in Official Gazette 1374 issued on 10 January 2021.

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Ministerial Decision

Foreign Ministry: Ministerial Decision 6/2021 Founding the Oman-Türkiye Friendship Association

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Post date January 7, 2021

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

and the Regulation of the Omani Friendship Associations promulgated by Ministerial Decision 341/2007,

and in pursuance of public interest,

it is hereby decided

Article I

The Oman-Türkiye Friendship Association is hereby founded, and its constitution shall be recorded in the register prepared by the ministry for this purpose.

Article II

This decision shall be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force on the day following the date of its publication.

Issued on: 23 Jumada Al-Awwal 1442
Corresponding to: 7 January 2021

Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al-Busaidi
Foreign Minister

Published in Official Gazette 1376 issued on 24 January 2021.

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Royal Decree

Royal Decree 5/2021 Transforming Muscat Securities Market into a Closed Omani Joint Stock Company Named Muscat Stock Exchange SAOC

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Post date January 6, 2021

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We, Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultan of Oman

after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State,

Royal Decree 33/74 regarding Companies Established by Royal Decree,

the Capital Market Law promulgated by Royal Decree 80/98,

the Commercial Companies Law promulgated by Royal Decree 18/2019,

and the Privatisation Law promulgated by Royal Decree 51/2019,

and in pursuance of public interest,

have decreed as follows

Article I

A closed Omani joint stock company is hereby established by virtue of the provisions of this decree named Muscat Stock Exchange SAOC, owned by the Oman Investment Authority.

Article II

All allocations, assets, rights, obligations, holdings, and records of the Muscat Securities Market are hereby transferred to the Muscat Stock Exchange SAOC.

Article III

The employees of the Muscat Securities Market are hereby transferred to the Muscat Stock Exchange SAOC in accordance with the provisions of the aforementioned Privatisation Law.

Article IV

All competences of the Muscat Securities Market stipulated in the aforementioned Capital Market Law are hereby transferred to the Muscat Stock Exchange SAOC, provided that they do not contradict with the objectives of the company stipulated in its articles of association.

Article V

Muscat Stock Exchange SAOC shall undertake all its activities within the framework of the provisions of the Capital Market Law and shall be subject to the oversight and supervision of the Capital Market Authority. Muscat Stock Exchange SAOC shall issue all necessary regulations and decisions to exercise its competences and achieve its objectives and specify the fees for the services it provides, after the approval of the Capital Market Authority, and until those regulations and decisions are issued, the regulations and decisions in force shall continue to operate to the degree that they do not contradict with the provisions of this decree.

Article VI

The Capital Market Authority shall specify the general policy that Muscat Stock Exchange SAOC must adhere to. It shall also issue the regulations and decisions governing the licences granted to the company to undertake its activities, as well as the fees that it must pay to the authority.

Article VII

The Board of Directors of Muscat Stock Exchange SAOC shall be formed in accordance with its articles of association, and the Capital Market Authority may object to the decision appointing the board of directors within 15 (fifteen) days from the date it is notified of the decision.

Article VIII

Muscat Stock Exchange SAOC shall obtain the approval of the Capital Market Authority before appointing each of the chief executive officer of the company and the senior management employees.

Article IX

Oman Investment Authority shall draft the constitutive contract of Muscat Stock Exchange SAOC and its articles of association and complete its registration procedures in accordance with the provisions of the aforementioned Commercial Companies Law, prior to the date of the entry into force of this decree.

Article X

Muscat Securities Market is hereby abolished, and all that is contrary to this decree or in conflict with its provisions is hereby repealed.

Article XI

This decree shall be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force after the lapse of 90 (ninety) days from the date of its publication.

Issued on: 21 Jumada Al-Awwal 1442
Corresponding to: 5 January 2021

Haitham bin Tarik
Sultan of Oman

Published in Official Gazette 1374 issued on 10 January 2021.

Ministerial Decision

Ministry of Labour: Ministerial Decision 3/2021 Governing the Practice of Some Professions (Repealed)

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Post date January 6, 2021

This item was repealed by MOL Decision 235/2022.

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Based on the Labour Law promulgated by Royal Decree 35/2003,

and Royal Decree 89/2020 Establishing the Ministry of Labour, Determining Its Competences, and Adopting Its Organisational Structure,

and in pursuance of public interest,

it is hereby decided

Article I

The practice of the following professions in private sector establishments is hereby restricted to Omanis:

1. Petrol Station Manager.

2. Professions Related to Optical Activities and Businesses and the Sale of Eyeglasses.

Article II

Labour authorisations for Non-Omani manpower and work permits issued for the professions specified in article I of this decision remain valid until their expiration date.