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...
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...