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...
Oman: New Real Estate Registry Law Comes into Force
A new land registry law ( Oman Sultani Decree No. 56/2026 ) is now in force in Oman. Jamie Gibson Managing Partner at Dentons in Muscat looks at what its main impact will be and who it will impact. Background A new Law of Land Registry ( Oman Sultani...
Oman: ROP Issues Executive Regulation for National Records Law
Oman Observer, 15 June 2026: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has issued the executive regulation for Oman Sultani Decree No. 52/2024 on the Promulgation of the Law of National Records, completing the legislative framework for managing and safeguarding national records...
Oman: New Cybercrime Law Imposes Strict Rules on Digital and Social Media Content
The Arabian Stories, 7 June 2026: The Ministry of Information has outlined restrictions under Oman’s newly enacted Cybercrime Law, warning users against publishing or sharing online material that violates provisions designed to safeguard public order, national...
Oman: Sultan Haitham Issues New Cybercrime Law
Oman Observer, 1 June 2026: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has promulgated the Law on Combating Cybercrime through Oman Sultani Decree No. 61/2026 , repealing the earlier Oman Sultani Decree No. 12/2011 on Cybercrime Law legislation and modernising Oman’s...
Oman: Postal Sector Transferred to Transport Ministry Under Royal Decree
The Arabian Stories, 18 May 2026: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued a Royal Decree transferring all postal sector responsibilities, assets, rights, obligations, and employees from the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) to the Ministry of...
Oman: Environment Authority Warns of Fines Up to RO 1,000 For Plastic Bag Violations
The Arabian Stories, 12 May 2026: The Environment Authority (EA) has reminded residents and businesses that violating the ban on plastic shopping bags can result in administrative fines ranging from RO 50 to RO 1,000, with penalties doubled for repeat offences...
Oman: Finance Ministry Launches Digital Tax Grievance System
The Arabian Stories, 29 April 2026: The Ministry of Finance, in coordination with the Tax Authority, has introduced a new tax grievance system to streamline appeals, enhance transparency, and support digital transformation in tax administration. The system...
Oman: Shura Council Urges Tighter Regulation of Private Healthcare Pricing
The Arabian Stories, 27 April 2026: Oman’s Shura Council has called for stricter regulation of private healthcare pricing and stronger oversight of medical services, pressing for reforms to improve affordability, medicine availability, and the sustainability of...
Oman: New Cloud Computing Services Regulatory Bylaw
Oman Daily, 29 September 2024: The bylaw regulating cloud computing services and data centres in Oman sets out the legal framework for licensing and operating such services, including requirements for applicants, fees, and classifications of service providers....