Royal Decrees

3 September 2026

His Majesty issues Royal Decrees regarding the diplomatic corps

The four Decrees make a series of transfers and appointments among Oman’s diplomats.

3 September 2026

Royal Decree No. 73/2026 appointing Oman’s Ambassador to Egypt as non-resident Ambassador to Angola

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 73/2026 appointing Abdullah bin Nasser bin Mussallam Al Rahbi, Oman’s Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt, as Oman’s non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Angola. Article 1 states that Abdullah bin Nasser bin Mussallam Al Rahbi, the Sultanate of Oman’s Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt, shall

3 September 2026

Royal Decree No. 72/2026 appointing Oman’s non-resident Ambassador to Mexico, Canada, Cuba and the Dominican Republic

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 72/2026 appointing Talal bin Sulaiman bin Habib Alrahbi, Oman’s Ambassador to the United States of America, as Oman’s non-resident Ambassador to the United Mexican States, Canada, the Republic of Cuba and the Dominican Republic. Article 1 states that Talal bin Sulaiman bin Habib Al Rahbi, the Sultanate of Oman’s

3 September 2026

Royal Decree No. 71/2026 making transfers and appointments in the diplomatic corps

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 71/2026 making transfers and appointments in the diplomatic corps. Article 1 transfers the following to the headquarters of the Foreign Ministry in Muscat: 1. Sheikh Al Abbas bin Ibrahim bin Hamad Alharthi, the Sultanate of Oman’s Ambassador to Malaysia. 2. Yousuf bin Ahmed bin Hamad Aljabri, Oman’s Ambassador to

17 June 2026

His Majesty issues a Royal Decree

The Decree makes changes to the system for insurance coverage for GCC citizens working in any GCC member state.

17 June 2026

Royal Decree No. 65/2026, amending provisions of the Unified System for Insurance Protection to GCC citizens working abroad in GCC states

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 65/2026, amending some provisions of the Unified System for Insurance Protection Extension to GCC citizens working in member states other than their home countries. Article 1 stipulates that the amendments attached to this decree shall apply to the aforementioned Unified System for Insurance Protection Extension to GCC citizens working in

3 May 2026

Royal Decree No. 55/2026 ratifying a spousal work permit agreement between Oman and France

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 55/2026 ratifying the agreement between the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and the Government of the French Republic on work permits for spouses of employees of official missions, signed in Paris on April 14, 2026. Article 1 ratifies the aforementioned agreement in accordance with the version attached to

22 April 2026

Royal Decree No. 47/2026 reorganising the Oman Human Rights Commission

Royal Decree No. 47/2026 reorganises the Oman Human Rights Commission. Article 1 replaces the bylaw regarding the Oman Human Rights Commission attached to Royal Decree No. 57/2022 reorganising the Oman Human Rights Commission with the bylaw attached to this Decree. Article 2 stipulates that the membership of the members of the Oman Human Rights Commission as per Royal Decree No.76/2023

21 April 2026

His Majesty issues a Royal Decree

The Decree appoints Oman’s Ambassador to Brazil as non-resident Ambassador to four other South American countries.

21 April 2026

Royal Decree No. 48/2026 appointing a non-resident Ambassador to Venezuela, Paraguay, Ecuador and Chile

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 48/2026 appointing a non-resident Ambassador. Article 1 appoints Abdul Ghaffar Albulushi, the Sultanate of Oman’s Ambassador to the Federative Republic of Brazil, as Oman’s non-resident Ambassador to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, the Republic of Paraguay, the Republic of Ecuador and the Republic of Chile. Article 2 says that this Decree

14 April 2026

His Majesty issues a Royal Decree

Royal Decree No. 47/2026 reorganises the Oman Human Rights Commission.

5 April 2026

His Majesty issues a Royal Decree

The Decree ratifies an agreement between the Governments of Oman and Belarus.

5 April 2026

Royal Decree No. 45/2026 ratifying a cooperation and investment agreement between Oman and Belarus

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 45/2026 ratifying an agreement between the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and the Government of the Republic of Belarus, signed in Minsk on May 19, 2025 establishing a joint committee for cooperation and investment. Article (1) ratifies the aforementioned agreement in accordance with the version attached to this

12 March 2026

Sayyid Fahd: A distinguished career in the service of Oman

His late Highness played a major role in shaping Oman’s public policies and in helping to build the modern renaissance.

8 March 2026

His Majesty issues a Royal Decree

The Decree ratifies an Air Services Agreement between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Zambia.