Prior to 1971 the Sharia Courts had jurisdiction over all civil and criminal matters, as well as personal status matters in the sultanate of...
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Chapter | Legal Framework & Tax from The Report: Oman 2020
The implementation of mandatory health insurance in March 2019 is expected to have major effects on care provision in Oman. New regulations now...
Chapter | Education & Training from The Report: Oman 2020
Oman’s government continues to prioritise education as part of its broader plans to modernise the economy and provide jobs for its growing...
Blessed with scenic wadis (valleys), natural caves, islands, beaches and mountain ranges, and known for its ancient culture and hospitality,...
ICT was identified by the government as a key component of the sultanate’s long-term economic development strategy, Vision 2040, which calls...
Chapter | Agriculture & Fisheries from The Report: Oman 2020
Given that fishing and agriculture have historically formed central parts of Oman’s economy and society, it is not surprising that...