Decree Blog
The Labour Law by Royal Decree 53/2023 serves as the primary law governing private sector employment relationships throughout Oman. It sets out different routes that can cause an employment contract to come to an end, with each route having its own consequences (end-of-service gratuity, notice pay, and exposure to a claim for arbitrary dismissal). This piece outlines some of the grounds by which employment can be terminated.
The bulk of employees in Oman are aware of their entitlement to annual leave, but few realise the Labour Law actually spells out various different types of leave, each with its own rules on duration, pay, and eligibility. This article will set out the different types of leave highlighted under the Labour Law of 2023, the calculations of entitlements for all employees, and the conditions attached to them.
Many people use the word “union” loosely; however, Oman labour law splits them into three segments, each with its own formations, rules, powers, and eligibilities. The aim of this post is to break down the differences between the Labour Union, Trade Union, and the General Federation for Workers of the Sultanate of Oman, as provided in the Ministry of Labour Decision 284/2026 Regarding the Statute for the Formation, Work, and Registration of Labour Unions, Trade Unions, and the General Federation for Workers of the Sultanate of Oman.
The manner in which a state divides power among those who execute the law shapes how citizens, investors, and public officials interact with government entities. In Oman, the Basic Statute of the State outlines how the powers are divided. The powers are allocated to the Council of Ministers, Majlis Oman, and the Judiciary. This blog will highlight how each of the three branches is defined under the Basic Statute and the limitations imposed on them.
The Basic Statute of the State is Oman’s constitution and provides the governance structure of the state. Something that most people do not know is that His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik holds two distinct positions as the sovereign Head of State as well as the Prime Minister. This blog post will explore the differences between these two positions.
A new Cybercrime Law was issued early last month replacing the Cybercrime Law of 2011. With so many laws coming out lately, it can be difficult to understand why these laws are being re-issued in full and what the exact changes these laws are making. This post tries to make sense of the new Cybercrime Law.
This guest post is contributed by Raghd Al-Hosni—GRC Officer at OQAE.
The Sultanate of Oman is now a party to two of the most important international treaties governing cross border dispute resolution: The New York Convention, which deals with arbitration awards, and the Singapore Convention, which deals with settlement agreements resulting from mediation.
When a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Oman starts liquidation, the distribution of its remaining assets is not a random process. Under the Commercial Companies Law, the Labour Law, and the Bankruptcy Law, there is a clear order of payment hierarchy that companies must follow to pay off all their debts.
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Between the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and the Government of the Republic of India was ratified on February 15th of 2026. The main goal of it is to strengthen the bilateral trade agreement, this means to enhance investment ties between the two countries by reducing trade barriers like custom duties on imported goods.
The Electronic Transactions Law sets the ground rules for how electronic signatures, trust services, and digital authentication work. Whether you’re signing a contract online, running a business, or simply curious about your digital rights, understanding this law matters. This blog post will highlight four key provisions found in the law.