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We, Qaboos bin Said, the Sultan of Oman
after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State issued by Royal Decree 101/96,
and the Law Governing Omani Nationality issued by Royal Decree 3/83 and its amendments,
and in pursuance of public interest,
have decreed as follows
Article 1
Omani nationality is hereby granted to those named in the attached list, from the date stated next to each name.
Article 2
This decree must be published in the Official Gazette.
Issued on: 7 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1420
Corresponding to: 13 February 2000
Qaboos bin Said
Sultan of Oman
Published in Official Gazette 665 issued on 15 February 2000.
We, Qaboos bin Said, the Sultan of Oman
after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State issued by Royal Decree 101/96,
the Oil and Minerals Law issued by Royal Decree 42/74,
and the petroleum agreement between the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and Phillips Petroleum Moday Limited signed on 14 June 1999 between the Minister of Oil and Gas on behalf of the Government of the Sultanate and the mentioned company,
and in pursuance of public interest,
have decreed as follows
Article I
The mentioned petroleum agreement signed on 14 June 1999 between the Government of the Sultanate and Phillips Petroleum Moday Limited is hereby approved.
Article II
This decree must be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force from the date of its issuance.
Issued on: 7 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1420
Corresponding to: 13 February 2000
Qaboos bin Said
Sultan of Oman
Published in Official Gazette 665 issued on 15 February 2000.
We, Qaboos bin Said, the Sultan of Oman
after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State issued by Royal Decree 101/96,
and the Advocacy Law issued by Royal Decree 108/96,
and in pursuance of public interest,
have decreed as follows
Article I
The validity of the licenses of foreign legal consultancy offices issued before the date of entry into force of the mentioned Royal Decree 108/96 hereby continue for a period of three years starting from 1 January 2000, and they shall not be renewed after that except in accordance with the provisions of the Advocacy Law.
Article II
The text of the of article 66(1) of the mentioned Advocacy Law is hereby replaced with the following text:
All those working in the legal profession, including attorneys or those who were licensed by the competent entities to open or work in legal consultancy offices before the entry into force of this law, shall register their names in the lawyers’ roll in accordance with its provisions within one year from the date of its entry into force. Omani lawyers are exempted from the provisions of article 6 during the seven years following the date of entry into force of this law.
Article III
This decree must be published in the Official Gazette.
Issued on: 7 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1420
Corresponding to: 13 February 2000
Qaboos bin Said
Sultan of Oman
Published in Official Gazette 665 issued on 15 February 2000.
We, Qaboos bin Said, the Sultan of Oman
after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State issued by Royal Decree 101/96,
and Royal Decree 71/93 Establishing a Fund to Support Sporting Activities
and in pursuance of public interest,
have decreed as follows
Article I
The text of article III of the mentioned Royal Decree 71/93 is hereby replaced with the following text:
Article III
The work of the fund must be managed by a board of directors formed under the chairmanship of the President of the Public Authority for Youth Sports and Cultural Activities, and the membership of:
– Undersecretary of Financial Affairs in the Ministry of Finance as Deputy Chairman.
– Vice President of The Public Authority for Youth Sports and Cultural Activities.
– A representative of the Ministry of Education with the grade of undersecretary of a ministry.
– Assistant Inspector General of Police and Customs for Operations.
Article II
Two new articles numbered VII and VIII are hereby added to the mentioned Royal Decree 71/93 with the following texts:
Article VII
A committee must be formed to invest the property of the fund by a decision by the chairman of the board of directors.
Article VIII
The fund and its operations must be exempt from all prescribed taxes and customs duties.
Article III
This decree must be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force from the date of its publication.
Issued on: 7 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1420
Corresponding to: 13 February 2000
Qaboos bin Said
Sultan of Oman
Published in Official Gazette 665 issued on 15 February 2000.
Repealed by Royal Decree 64/2026.
Published in Official Gazette 665 issued on 15 February 2000.
We, Qaboos bin Said, the Sultan of Oman
after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State issued by Royal Decree 101/96,
and in pursuance of public interest,
have decreed as follows
Article I
Brigadier General Ahmed bin Harith bin Nasser Al-Nabhani is hereby promoted to the rank of Major General and appointed Commander of the Royal Army of Oman.
Article II
This decree must be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force on the date of its issuance.
Issued on: 25 Shawwal 1420
Corresponding to: 1 February 2000
Qaboos bin Said
Sultan of Oman
Published in Official Gazette 665 issued on 15 February 2000.