Author: Yasmeen Al-Habsi

Foreign arbitral awards are decisions issued by arbitration tribunals seated outside the Sultanate of Oman, usually in disputes with an international or cross-border element. The enforcement of such awards is crucial because it determines the extent to which international commercial resolutions can be recognised and executed within Oman’s jurisdiction. The primary legal framework governing this process is the Civil and Commercial Procedures Law, promulgated by Royal Decree 29/2002, alongside the 1958 New York Convention, which Oman ratified via Royal Decree 36/98. This blog post provides an overview of the legal basis and key requirements for enforcing foreign arbitral awards in Oman.

Annual leave is a statutory right under Omani Labour Law. Although this right is well established, many employers and employees remain uncertain about its practical management, particularly when work requirements necessitate postponement or in cases of leave accumulation. This blog post provides practical insights on managing annual leave, explaining the statutory entitlements, the conditions governing postponement and carry-over of leave, and the circumstances under which compensation is required by law.