Royal Decrees

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

Royal Decree No. 8/2026 establishing the International Financial Centre of Oman and promulgating its Bylaw

Royal Decree No. 8/2026 establishing the International Financial Centre of Oman and promulgating its Bylaw Article  1 establishes the International Financial Centre of Oman. The Centre shall have legal personality, enjoy financial and administrative autonomy and report to the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs. Article 2 stipulates that the Bylaw of the International Financial Centre of Oman attached to

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

11 January 2026

His Majesty issues Royal Decree

The Decree ratifies Oman’s joining the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation.

6 January 2026

Royal Decree No. 5/2026 ratifying the Air Services agreement between Oman and Cabo Verde

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 5/2026 ratifying the Air Services agreement between the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and the Government of the Republic of Cabo Verde, signed in Punta Cana on November 11, 2025. Article (1) ratifies the aforementioned agreement in accordance with the version attached to this decree. Article (2) says that

6 January 2026

His Majesty issues Royal Decree

The Royal Decree ratifies the Air Services agreement between Oman and Cabo Verde.

4 January 2026

Royal Decree No. 4/2026 ratifying an air services agreement between Oman and Côte d’Ivoire

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik issued Royal Decree No. 4/2026 ratifies the Air Services agreement between the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and the Government of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, signed in Montreal on September 22, 2025. Article (1) ratifies the aforementioned agreement in accordance with the version attached to this decree. Article (2) says that this

4 January 2026

Royal Decree No. 3/2026 ratifying a mutual visa waiver agreement between Oman and Spain

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik issued Royal Decree No. 3/2026 ratifiying the agreement between the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Spain on a mutual visa waiver for holders of diplomatic, special and service passports, signed in Madrid on  November 5, 2025. Article (1) ratifies the aforementioned agreement in accordance with the version attached to this decree. Article