Introduction to legislature
The Majlis building – home to both Majlis A’Dawla and Majlis A’Shura Under the Basic Law of the State (Oman’s constitution) the Oman Council (Oman’s legislature) is made [...]
Other elected representation
Voting in municipal elections uses the latest technology. Municipal Councils Since 2012 Oman has a system of representation at the local council level. The aim [...]
Religious freedom
Oman is committed to upholding freedom of religion. The Government of the Sultanate of Oman protects the basic rights of its citizens, including the freedom [...]
Economy
Solar energy is a growing sector in Oman's economy. Oman’s economy was traditionally based on fisheries, agriculture and trade before the discovery and development of [...]
Ministers’ profiles
Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik bin Taimur Al Said Deputy Prime Minister for [...]
Council of Ministers
Sultan Haitham bin Tarik meets with his Council of Ministers. Introduction The Council of Ministers is the body responsible for shaping and implementing the policies of the State. [...]
Majlis A’Shura
Majlis A’Shura has an important role in making laws. The Majlis A’Shura (Shura Council) consists of 86 members elected by direct, secret vote to represent [...]
Majlis A’Dawla
Majlis A’Dawla amends and approves draft laws. Majlis A’Dawla (the State Council) consists of a president and members, appointed for four-year terms by Royal Decree. [...]
Constitution
The Basic Statute of the State is Oman’s constitution representing the highest legislative authority in the Sultanate of Oman. It regulates all the institutions of the State and its [...]
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