Sultan of Oman Issues Four Royal Decrees on Legislation and Diplomatic Appointments

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman issued four royal decrees today, each addressing critical aspects of organizational, judicial, and diplomatic reforms in the country.

1. Establishment of the National Records Center (Royal Decree No. 51/2024)
   This decree establishes a new organizational unit within the Royal Oman Police, called the “National Records Center,” responsible for managing and safeguarding national records. All resources and personnel from the 2020 electronic census project will be transferred to this center. Additionally, the Inspector General of Police and Customs is tasked with issuing the executive regulations for this decree.
2. Issuance of a New National Records Law (Royal Decree No. 52/2024)
   This decree introduces a new law for the management and protection of national records. According to the decree, the executive regulations will be issued by the Inspector General of Police and Customs after approval by the Council of Ministers. This law will become effective after publication in the Official Gazette.
3. Appointment of Oman’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (Royal Decree No. 53/2024)
   Under this decree, Ambassador Omar bin Said bin Omar Al Kathiri, Oman’s former ambassador to Spain, has been appointed as the Permanent Representative of Oman to the United Nations in New York. This appointment aims to strengthen Oman’s international presence and influence and takes effect from the date of issuance.
4. Appointment of New Judges to the Supreme Court (Royal Decree No. 54/2024)
   This decree appoints 23 judges to the Supreme Court of Oman. These appointments are intended to strengthen the judiciary and enhance justice within the country and will be enforced following publication in the Official Gazette. The names of the appointed judges are listed in the attached annex of the decree.