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Statement of the Supreme Committee
Within its continuous sessions held to address developments caused by Covid-19 in the Sultanate, Supreme Committee has reviewed the reports on the epidemiological situation of the pandemic locally and globally, particularly with regard to the rapid spread of the new variant Omicron in some countries, including the Sultanate. And due to the leniency shown by some members of the community in adhering to the decisions and measures set to halt further spread of the pandemic when holding social events, prominently; requiring to get vaccinated with two doses of a vaccine, wearing a face mask, practising physical distancing, and operating at the maximum permissible capacity at the event venues, the Supreme Committee decided to ban marriage declaration ceremonies and condolence visits held in mosques, halls or any other public setting. The committee reiterates the continuity of the ban on all events and gatherings in public Majlises. The decision is into force at the time of its issue and will be valid until further notice. The concerned authorities will ensure proper implementation of it and take legal necessary measures against violators.
May Allah Almighty protect everyone from all harm.
We, Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultan of Oman
after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State,
and Royal Decree 71/2021 Adopting the Organisational Structure of the Diwan of Royal Court,
and in pursuance of public interest,
have decreed as follows
Article I
Habib bin Mohammed bin Al-Sheikh Saeed Al-Riyami is hereby appointed Chairman of the Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science in the Diwan of Royal Court with his same financial grade.
Article II
This decree must be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force on the date of its issuance.
Issued on: 1 Jumada Al-Awwal 1443
Corresponding to: 6 December 2021
Haitham bin Tarik
Sultan of Oman
Published in Official Gazette 1420 issued on 12 December 2021.