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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 Royal Decree 3/83 on the Law Governing Omani Nationality and its amendments,
and in pursuance of public interest,
have decreed as follows
Article I
Omani nationality is hereby granted to Mames Loizo Enocresto Doledez.
Article II
This decree must be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force on 5 January 1998.
Issued on: 1 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1418
Corresponding to: 28 February 1998
Qaboos bin Said
Sultan of Oman
Published in Official Gazette 618 issued on 1 March 1998.
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 3/83 on the Law Governing Omani Nationality and its amendments,
and in pursuance of public interest,
have decreed as follows
Article I
In exception to the provisions of article II of the mentioned Royal Decree 3/83, Omani nationality is hereby granted to:
– Mohammed Rafiq Sharaf Al-Din.
– Sarfzar Ahmed Haboul.
– Abbas Ghulam Hussein Al-Ajmi.
Article II
This decree must be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force from 14 December 1997.
Issued on: 1 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1418
Corresponding to: 28 February 1998
Qaboos bin Said
Sultan of Oman
Published in Official Gazette 618 issued on 1 March 1998.
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 Agreement Between the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and the Government of the Republic of Tunisia for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income signed in Muscat on 16 November 1997,
and in pursuance of public interest,
have decreed as follows
Article I
The Agreement Between the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and the Government of the Republic of Tunisia for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income is hereby ratified.
Article II
This decree must be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force from the date of its issuance.
Issued on: 27 Shawwal 1418
Corresponding to: 24 February 1998
Qaboos bin Said
Sultan of Oman
Published in Official Gazette 618 issued on 1 March 1998.
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 Service System for the Officers of the Internal Security Service,
and in pursuance of public interest,
have decreed as follows
Article I
The Service System for the Officers of the Internal Security Service is hereby adopted.
Article II
This decree must be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force from the date of its issuance.
Issued on: 27 Shawwal 1418
Corresponding to: 24 February 1998
Qaboos bin Said
Sultan of Oman
Published in Official Gazette 618 issued on 1 March 1998.
We, Qaboos bin Said, the Sultan of Oman
after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State issued by Royal Decree 101/96,
Royal Decree 31/71 Delegating the Application for the Accession of the Sultanate of Oman to the Membership of Certain International Financial Organisations,
the Banking Law 7/74 and its amendments,
the Articles of Agreement of the International Monetary Fund signed at Bretton Woods on 22 July 1944,
the Board of Governors of the Fund Decision 52/4 Approving the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement,
and the decision of the Board of Governors of the Central Bank of Oman BG/1140/100/97/12 approving the mentioned amendment,
and in pursuance of public interest,
have decreed as follows
Article I
The mentioned Fourth Amendment to the Articles of Agreement of the International Monetary Fund is hereby ratified.
Article II
This decree must be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force from the date of its issuance.
Issued on: 27 Shawwal 1418
Corresponding to: 24 February 1998
Qaboos bin Said
Sultan of Oman
Published in Official Gazette 618 issued on 1 March 1998.
Ratified by Royal Decree 8/98.
Ratified by Royal Decree 10/98.
We, Qaboos bin Said, the Sultan of Oman
after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State issued by Royal Decree 101/96,
Royal Decree 72/91 Issuing the Social Insurance Law and its amendments,
and in pursuance of public interest,
have decreed as follows
Article I
The text of article 6(a) of the mentioned Social Insurance Law is hereby replaced with the following text:
(a) The authority must have a board of directors, formed under the chairmanship of the minister and the membership of:
– The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Labour, and Vocational Training as deputy chairman, and to replace him in his absence.
– The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry for Commerce and Industry.
– A representative of the Ministry of Finance selected by the Minister Supervising the Ministry of Finance.
– The Director General of the Directorate General of Labour Affairs.
– Two representatives of employers selected by the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
– Two insured workers selected by the minister.
The board of directors may invite to attend its sessions whoever it deems necessary from experts and advisors to seek their assistance without having a counted vote.
Article II
This decree must be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force from the date of its publication.
Issued on: 26 Shawwal 1418
Corresponding to: 23 February 1998
Qaboos bin Said
Sultan of Oman
Published in Official Gazette 618 issued on 1 March 1998.
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 Vehicle Insurance Law promulgated by Royal Decree 34/94,
and in pursuance of public interest,
have decreed as follows
Article I
A second paragraph is hereby added to article 2(a) of the mentioned Vehicle Insurance Law with the following text:
All vehicles must be insured to cover the expenses of treating injuries incurred by the insured, his equivalent, and their family members from the accident, in accordance with the provisions of this law and the rules issued by a decision by the minister to regulate its conclusion. The determination of the insurance premium in this case must be in coordination with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Article II
The text of article 5 of the mentioned Vehicle Insurance Law is hereby replaced with the following text:
(a) It is not permitted for the insurer or the insured to cancel the compulsory insurance on the vehicle in accordance with the provisions of this law during its validity as long as the licence of the vehicle remains valid. If such cancellation occurs, it has no effect. An exception is made in the case of the submission of a new insurance policy or certificate for the rest of the validity period of such insurance.
(b) If the period of compulsory insurance of the vehicle expires, its owner remains solely responsible for any claim against the vehicle resulting from any accident that occurs during the period of the interruption of insurance.
Article III
This decree must be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force from the date of its publication.
Issued on: 26 Shawwal 1418
Corresponding to: 23 February 1998
Qaboos bin Said
Sultan of Oman
Published in Official Gazette 618 issued on 1 March 1998.