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Overview of Alternative Dispute Resolution Legislation 

This document provides an overview of the key legislation relating to alternative dispute resolution in Oman. 

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The National Museum 

The National Museum (المتحف الوطني) is a government entity responsible for developing and implementing the national strategy for museums in Oman.

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Royal Academy of Management 

The Royal Academy of Management (الأكاديمية السلطانية للإدارة) is a government entity responsible for developing leadership in the public and private sectors in Oman and developing the capabilities of public administration.

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Consumer Protection Authority 

Consumer Protection Authority (هيئة حماية المستهلك) is the entity responsible for safeguarding and raising awareness of consumer rights, as well as monitoring the pricing of goods and services in the market and ensuring their continuous availability. 

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Ministry of Social Development

The Ministry of Social Development (وزارة التنمية الاجتماعية) is responsible for regulating social work, protecting vulnerable groups in society, such as children and the disabled, and regulating the establishment and operation of civil associations (NGOs) in Oman.

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Fatwa Summary: MJLA Fatwa 222768811 (Continuation of Process for Allocating Land After the Legal Entitlement Basis Is Repealed)

The Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs (MJLA) held that individuals who have reached the lottery stage of the land allocation process are entitled to obtain a land even after the legislation that establishes the right for the entitlement to this land was repealed.

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Case Summary: Supreme Court (Labour Circuit) Contestation: 856/2020 (Retention of Rights by Employees Transferred to a New Employer Pursuant to Article 48bis of the Labour Law of 2003)

The Supreme Court held that signing a new contract with an employee transferred under article 48bis of the Labour Law of 2003 is invalid if the contract provides less favourable treatment than that enjoyed by the employee with their previous employer.

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Case Summary: Supreme Court (Labour Circuit) Contestation 634/2017 (Legal Effect of Rescinding a Resignation Letter)

The Supreme Court held that a letter of resignation loses its legal effect if the employee rescinds this letter before the employer accepts this resignation.

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Case Summary: Supreme Court Contestation 271/2017 (Diplomatic Immunity and the Labour Law)

The Supreme Court held that embassies have diplomatic immunity against Labour Law lawsuits made against them by their employees.

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Case Summary: Supreme Court (Criminal Circuit) Contestation 219/2017 (Liability of Company for Representative Misconduct + Suspension of Activities) 

The Supreme Court held that the suspension of commercial activity as a punishment imposed on a company is justified even if the conduct was carried out by a natural person acting in the name of the company. However, this suspension must only be imposed in regard to activities relating to the crime and not all the activities of the company.

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