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The International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) is a multilateral treaty ratified by most of the United Nations (UN) member states, which lays out and aims to enforce various economic, cultural and social rights. It is one of the principal international human rights treaties. Oman’s ratification of the ICESCR, through Royal Decree 46/2020, brought the treaty into force for the Sultanate, signifying its commitment to upholding the human rights enshrined within the covenant. Since then, Oman has actively pursued implementation of the ICESCR’s principles, with “progressive realization” as a guiding framework, and focusing on key provisions including the right to work, social security, education, and adequate standard of living.

If you are a recent law graduate with aspirations for working in-house or in private practice with a focus on commercial law matters, you need to make sure that you are familiar with the key commercial laws of Oman.

This blog post highlights the most important commercial laws that are fundamental for law graduates to learn about:

The principle of the separation of powers is critical for maintaining the integrity of governance while fostering its efficiency. This principle, which ensures that different branches of government perform separate roles and responsibilities, prevents the concentration of power in the hands of a single authority. But how exactly does this principle operate in the Omani context? This blog post offers an overview of the separation of powers within the Omani legal system, exploring its foundations and its application.

In an increasingly interconnected world, legal practice extends beyond national borders. For law graduates, understanding key international agreements and treaties is essential for navigating global legal systems, especially those that the Government of the Sultanate of Oman has signed with other countries. Whether specialising in international law or operating domestically, familiarity with these frameworks strengthens legal expertise and opens up broader career opportunities. This blog post highlights three types of international agreements that the Government of the Sultanate of Oman routinely signs with other countries and that every law graduate must know.

The Government of the Sultanate of Oman is built upon the principle of the separation of powers among the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches of government. The Council of Ministers represents the executive branch, Majlis Oman serves as the legislative body, and the Supreme Judicial Council oversees the judiciary. This blog post will explore the role of the key player in the executive branch of the government: The Council of Ministers.