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The Manual of Litigation Procedures Before the Court of Investment and Commerce

The Supreme Judicial Council recently published on its website the Common Manual of Litigation Procedures Before the Court of Investment and Commerce. It provides a step-by-step guide to the procedures set by the Law of the Court of Investment and Commerce. The issuance of such a manual is a positive initiative by the Court of Investment and Commerce as it provides practical information for investors and businesses in Oman on the formalities relating to the Court of Investment and Commerce.

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Remote Work Under Omani Labour Law

Remote work is not new in Oman. The Labour Law issued by Royal Decree 53/2023 already recognised remote work, and employees have been working remotely in practice. Furthermore, Ministerial Decision 523/2023 regarding the governance of remote work provides specific rules on certain aspects of remote work that are not addressed in detail in the Labour Law itself. This blog post outlines the key provisions that govern remote work.

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Citizen Rights vs Human Rights in the Basic Statute of the State

The Basic Statute of the State protects both human and citizen rights. Although these two types of rights are connected, they apply to different groups, and this blog post will explain how and list some examples.

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New Amendments to the Personal Data Protection Law

The Personal Data Protection Law originally issued under Royal Decree 6/2022 was amended for the first time last week by Royal Decree 68/2026. This blog post will highlight the key amendments made to the PDPL.