110 royal decrees were issued in the year 2025 that continued Oman’s stride towards Vision 2040. This year saw historic legislative milestones, from the promulgation of the Personal Income Tax Law and the Banking Law, to the establishment of the Court of Investment and Commerce and the creation of the Projects, Tenders, and Local Content Authority. This blog post reviews the most significant royal decrees that came out this year.
Laws & Amendments
17 Royal Decrees
The year 2025 was a landmark year for Omani legislation, introducing several major new laws that reshape the economic and social landscape. Most notably, the Personal Income Tax Law was issued, marking a significant shift in the nation’s fiscal policy. Other critical pieces of legislation included the new Banking Law, the Public Health Law, the Electronic Transactions Law, and the Law Regulating Real Estate. Significant attention was also given to social and human rights issues with the issuance of the Law Combating Human Trafficking, the Law of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and the Law Regulating the Transfer and Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues.
Systems & Amendments
2 Royal Decrees
In Oman, the term “system” refers to a legal instrument that governs the operation of a government entity or the operation of a government legal process. The most significant new system that came out in 2025 was the System of the Central Bank of Oman, which accompanied the new Banking Law. Additionally, amendments were made to the System of the Social Protection Fund to align it with ongoing social protection reforms.
Gov Restructuring
10 Royal Decrees
The government continued its restructuring efforts to enhance efficiency and investment appeal. The most significant development was the establishment of the Court of Investment and Commerce and the issuance of its law. Another major restructuring involved the Secretariat General of the Tender Board, which was renamed and expanded into the Projects, Tenders, and Local Content Authority. The Alternative Investment Market was established this year.
Treaties
36 Royal Decrees
Oman ratified a substantial number of treaties this year, reflecting its active diplomatic and economic engagement. A historic milestone was the approval of Oman’s accession to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The year featured a flurry of visa exemption agreements with countries such as Russia, Iran, Indonesia, Belarus, and the Maldives, alongside double taxation agreements with nations including Bahrain, Iraq, and Tanzania.
Concessions
12 Royal Decrees
Concession agreements for exploration and mining were approved for multiple blocks, including agreements with Al Tamman Indsil Mining, Oman Chromite Company, and Wusta Mining Company. In the energy sector, the Marsa Protocol relating to the concession for Block 10 was also approved.
Nationality
7 Royal Decrees
Omani nationality is granted, revoked, and re-instated by royal decree and this category had 6 royal decrees in this area, including decrees granting Omani nationality and explicitly authorizing dual nationality with British and Russian citizenships.
Appointments
14 Royal Decrees
The most significant appointments made by royal decree this year were the appointment of a new Governor for the Central Bank of Oman along with confirmation of the appointment of a President for the Projects, Tenders, and Local Content Authority.
Misc
12 Royal Decrees
In addition to the categories detailed above, there were 9 royal decrees regarding miscellaneous, yet important, topics such as approving the General Budget of the State for 2025 and establishing the Special Economic Zone in Rawdah and the Special Economic Zone in the Governorate of Dhahirah, as well as licensing Space Communication Technologies.
2025 Wrapped
This post outlined the royal decrees issued this year, but this is merely a portion of the Omani legislation that was issued this year which includes ministerial decisions and regulations, all of which are available on Decree.
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