The Sultanate of Oman reaffirmed its strong commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms, during the adoption of the outcome of its fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR), held at the United Nations in Geneva as part of the 62nd session of the Human Rights Council.

Oman said these rights and freedoms are principles enshrined in the Basic Statute of the State.

The Omani delegation was headed by Idris Alkhanjari, Oman’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and international organisations in Geneva.

In Oman’s statement to the Council, he said that the country’s national legislation, as well as the international conventions to which Oman is a party, provide a legal framework that guides the work of all government institutions.

He added that Oman remains committed to considering carefully any recommendations and observations put forward by states, international organisations and civil society institutions, and responds to them in a positive and constructive manner whenever they contribute to the promotion and protection of human rights.

He said that Oman had considered the recommendations submitted during the review through a responsible national process, in coordination with the relevant authorities and in consultation with the Omani Human Rights Commission and civil society institutions.

He explained that this approach reflects Oman’s commitment to ensuring that the UPR is a genuinely inclusive national process rather than a formal engagement with United Nations mechanisms.

It also involves examining the substance of the recommendations in light of the Basic Statute of the State, national legislation, public policies and relevant international obligations.

He highlighted a number of recent legislative and institutional developments in Oman, most notably the issue of the Civil Society Institutions Law under Royal Decree No. 64/2026.

He said the law marks an important step in strengthening the legal framework governing civil society institutions and enhancing their role as partners in national development.

He also referred to amendments to certain provisions of the Unified System for Extending Insurance Protection to Omani citizens working in GCC member states, as well as the launch of the International Labour Organisation’s report on redesigning the social protection system in Oman.