Decree BlogKhalid is legal intern at Decree. He has previously interned in both Omani and international law firms. He is about to start his final year in Law School at the University of Manchester.
Data protection is the legal framework that protects personal data from unauthorised access and uphold individual privacy. The two main instruments governing this area of law in Oman are the Personal Data Protection Law (and its executive regulation) and the Personal Data Protection Policy of the Units of the Administrative Apparatus of the State. While there are similarities between the two, this article will highlight four major differences most people don’t know.
The Omani Labour Law lays out a comprehensive framework that regulates the rights and obligations of employers and employees. Under this law employees are entitled in certain circumstances to different types of leave that are usually given with full pay. In this article, we will highlight 7 of the most commonly used types of leaves under the Labour Law.
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion (MOCIIP) published in this week’s issue of the Official Gazette Decision 245/2025 Amending Some Provisions of the Commercial Companies Regulation.
The amendment created a new requirement for authorised signatories to fall under specific categories of individuals who can take this role, such as partners in the company, members of the board of directors, and administrative and finance staff. Notably it appears that it is now not possible to appoint an employee of another company who does not fall under any of the categories specified as authorised signatory.
This amendment of the Commercial Companies Regulation enters into force tomorrow. You can read the full text of this amendment in English on the link below:
The Council of Ministers is the main body of the executive branch of the government in the Sultanate of Oman. Where the legislative and judiciary branches are the responsibility of other entities, the Council of Ministers is responsible for drawing up and implementing state policies. This blog post will highlight four interesting facts about the Council of Ministers you may not know!