Royal Decrees

22 February 2026

Royal Decree No. 33/2026 establishing Oman’s Embassy in Belarus

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 33/2026 establishing the Sultanate of Oman’s Embassy in the Republic of Belarus. Article (1) states that the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman shall be established in the Republic of Belarus. Article (2) says that this decree shall be published in the Official Gazette and enforced from its date

18 February 2026

Royal Decree No. 32/2026 ratifying Oman joining the Convention Against Discrimination in Education

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 32/2026 ratifying the Sultanate of Oman’s joining the Convention Against Discrimination in Education, signed in Paris on 15 December 1960. Article (1) ratifies the Sultanate of Oman’s joining the Convention Against Discrimination in Education in accordance with the version attached to this decree. Article (2) stipulates that departments concerned

15 February 2026

Royal Decree ratifies Oman-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

The Decree ratifies the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Oman and India.

15 February 2026

Royal Decree No. 30/2026 ratifying the Economic Partnership Agreement between Oman and India

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 30/2026 ratifying the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and the Government of the Republic of India, signed in Muscat on December 18, 2025. Article (1) ratifies the aforesaid agreement as per the version attached to this decree. Article (2) says that

12 February 2026

His Majesty issues three Royal Decrees

The Decrees relate to the unified industrial and customs laws of the GCC and to the appointment of a non resident ambassador to Andorra.

11 February 2026

Royal Decree No. 29/2026 appointing a non-resident Ambassador to Andorra

Royal Decree No. 29/2026 appoints Ambassador Tamer bin Faiz bin Khalfan Al Alawi, the Sultanate of Oman’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain to also serve as non-resident Ambassador to the Principality of Andorra. Article (1) appoints Thamer bin Fayez bin Khalfan Al Alawi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Kingdom of Spain, as Oman’s non-resident Ambassador to

11 February 2026

Royal Decree No. 27/2026 applying the Uniform GCC Law of Industrial Regulation

Royal Decree No. 27/2026 applies the Uniform GCC Law of Industrial Regulation, after the same was presented before the Council of Oman. Article (1) enforces the provisions of the Uniform GCC Law of Industrial Regulation attached to this decree. Article (2) cancels the Uniform GCC Law of Industrial Regulation promulgated by Royal Decree No. 61/2008, as well as all that

11 February 2026

Royal Decree No. 28/2026 amending provisions of the Common Customs Law of the GCC States

Royal Decree No. 28/2026 amends some provisions of the Common Customs Law of the GCC States, after the same was presented before the Council of Oman. Article (1) states that the amendments attached to this decree shall be applied to the Common Customs Law of the GCC States, promulgated by Royal Decree No. 67/2003. Article (2) cancels all that contradicts

8 February 2026

His Majesty issues Royal Decree appointing an ambassador

The Decree appoints Nasser bin Sulaiman Alharthy to the position of Ambassador.

8 February 2026

Royal Decree No. 24/2026 on appointing an Ambassador at the Foreign Ministry

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 24/2026 appointing an Ambassador at the Foreign Ministry. The decree appoints Nasser bin Sulaiman bin Hamad Alharthy to the position of Ambassador at the Foreign Ministry with a special grade. Article (1) appoints Nasser bin Sulaiman bin Hamad Al Harthy to the position of an ambassador at the Foreign

20 January 2026

Geneva: Oman organises human rights event

The Omani Human Rights Committee organised an event at the Palais of Nations in Geneva to present the Omani human rights experience and to highlight its role in the promotion and protection of human rights. The event also aimed to open avenues of dialogue with international partners, and to exchange best practice and experiences with international institutions and bodies concerned

12 January 2026

Royal Decree No. 20/2026 granting the rank of Minister

His Majesty His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 20/2026 granting the rank of minister to Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Zahir Al Hinai, Ambassador-at-large at the Foreign Ministry. Article (1) grants Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Zahir Al Hinai, Ambassador-at-Large at the Foreign Ministry the rank of Minister. Article (2) says that this Royal Decree

12 January 2026

Royal Decree No. 17/2026 restructuring the Council of Ministers

Royal Decree No. 17/2026 restructures the Council of Ministers under the chairmanship of His Majesty the Sultan as follows: His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Cabinet Affairs His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik bin Taimur Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime

12 January 2026

His Majesty issues 16 Royal Decrees

The Decrees restructure the Council of Ministers, several institutions and authorities, and make various appointments.

11 January 2026

Royal Decree No. 6/2026 ratifying Oman joining the UN Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 6/2026 ratifying the Sultanate of Oman’s joining the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation, which was adopted by the United Nation’s General Assembly on December 20, 2018. Article (1) ratifies the Sultanate of Oman’s joining the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation