Oman: Environment Authority Regulates Ozone-Depleting Imports
The Arabian Stories, 12 October 2026: The Environment Authority has issued regulatory controls governing the import, export, and disposal of ozone-depleting substances and fluorinated alternatives, introducing mandatory licensing, quotas, and administrative fines...
Oman: Maritime authority sets rules for foreign vessels
The Arabian Stories, 1 October 2026: Oman’s Maritime Security Centre has outlined mandatory operational and security requirements for foreign vessels and maritime units operating in the Sultanate’s territorial waters. The Oman Maritime Security Centre has issued...
Oman: Civil Aviation Authority Issues Rules Governing Airspace for Space Launch Activities
Oman Observer, 27 September 2026: Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority has issued new regulations establishing mandatory procedures and minimum lead times for operators requesting airspace access for space-launch activities. Oman's Civil Aviation Authority ...
Oman: Unified Guide Streamlines Investment and Commercial Litigation
The Arabian Stories, 21 September 2026: Oman’s Supreme Judicial Council and Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion have issued a unified guide to litigation procedures before the Investment and Trade Court, integrating judicial requirements with...
Oman: Basic Law Provisions are Amended
The Arabian Stories, 14 September 2026: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Oman Sultani Decree No. 79/2026 amending provisions of Oman’s Basic Law of the State. The decree replaces references to the “Public Attorney Office” with “Public Prosecution...
Oman: Sultan Issues Sultani Decree on Combating Narcotic Drugs
Times of Oman, 4 September 2026: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Oman Sultani Decree No. 67/2026 , promulgating the Law on Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. The decree enforces the provisions of the new law, mandating...
Oman: New Regulation on Telecom Networks in Buildings
The Arabian Stories, 30 August 2026: Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has issued a new regulation governing the installation of passive telecommunications infrastructure in buildings and real estate complexes. The framework, published...
Oman: FSA Introduces Investment Banking as Regulated Activity
Muscat Daily, 17 August 2026: Oman’s Financial Services Authority (FSA) has added investment banking to the list of regulated activities under the new Executive Regulation of the Securities Law, marking a major reform to modernise the capital market. The...
Oman: Consumer Protection Authority to Launch “Digital Consumer Passport”
Shabiba, 9 August 2026: Oman’s Consumer Protection Authority announced the upcoming launch of its new “Digital Consumer Passport” service via the Sahel platform, designed to provide consumers with a unified digital identity and integrated access to all services...
Oman: New Customs Rules for Online Shopping and Duty‑Free Parcels
The Arabian Stories, 2 August 2026: On 2 August 2026, Oman introduced new customs regulations capping duty‑free personal parcels and postal shipments purchased online at RO 100, as part of amendments to the Executive Regulations of the GCC Common Customs Law under...
Oman: FSA Issues Executive Regulation of Securities Law
Muscat Daily, 26 July 2026: On 26 July 2026, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) published the Executive Regulation of Oman Sultani Decree No. 46/2022 on the Issuance of the Securities Law in the Official Gazette, establishing a comprehensive framework to modernise...
Oman: Labour Ministry Spotlights Sick and Special Leave Insurance
The Arabian Stories, 21 July 2026: Oman’s Ministry of Labour has underscored the importance of sick leave and special leave insurance in strengthening worker protection, supporting rights, and promoting workplace stability. The insurance scheme, introduced...
Oman: New Regulation Strengthens Trade Union Framework
Oman Observer, 13 July 2026: The Ministry of Labour has issued a ministerial regulation updating rules for trade unions, clarifying their establishment, governance and member protections. Published in July 2026, the regulation sets out procedures for forming...
Oman: FSA Launches Unified Vehicle Insurance Policy
Muscat Daily, 6 July 2026: Oman’s Financial Services Authority (FSA) has introduced a unified vehicle insurance framework that simplifies compensation procedures and strengthens protection for both policyholders and damaged parties. The new system allows...
Oman: Sick Leave Insurance Extended to Expatriate Workers
The Arabian Stories, 28 June 2026: Oman will extend compulsory sick leave and extraordinary leave insurance coverage to expatriate employees in the public and private sectors starting July 20, 2026, under a new decision by the Social Protection Fund. The...