Shura report highlights outcomes of legislative, oversight work
This report coincides with the conclusion of the second annual sitting (2024–2025) of the Tenth Term (2023–2027) and follows the Royal Orders of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to adjourn the session on July 13, 2025, as per Article 41 of the Law of the Council of Oman (7/2021).
The report showcases the Council's dedication to enhancing public engagement by providing detailed statistics and key indicators on its activities, including legislative performance, oversight tools, council sessions, and the work of the Council's Bureau and standing committees. These efforts demonstrate the Council's effective implementation of the powers and responsibilities granted to it under the Law of the Council of Oman.
During the sitting, the Council held 14 regular sessions, with four dedicated to ministerial statements by service ministers. These statements covered various topics such as education, heritage and tourism, housing and urban planning, commerce, industry, investment promotion, and the state budget for the fiscal year 2025. Additionally, a session focused on a discussion request submitted to the Minister of Labour regarding temporary employment initiatives.
In terms of legislative output, the Council reviewed 16 draft laws and 7 international agreements referred by the government. Key legislations included the 2025 State Budget, Real Estate Regulation Law, Anti-Trafficking Law, Telecommunications and Information Technology Law, State Revenue Collection Law, Rights of Persons with Disabilities Law, amendments to the Arbitration Law, Civil Society Institutions Law, Land Registry Law and Cybercrime Law. The Council also proposed three legislative initiatives, including the Draft Law for the Sports, Culture and Youth Activities Support Fund.
Regarding oversight tools and committee work, the Council activated 169 oversight tools, including parliamentary questions, requests for briefing and urgent statements. The Bureau of the Council held 12 meetings, and the standing committees held 92 meetings, addressing various national issues through legislative reviews, field visits, stakeholder hearings and studies. Key oversight outcomes included reports on the evaluation of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology.
The report also highlights the Council's cooperation with the Council of Ministers and the State Council, resolving differences on draft legislation through joint sessions. The Council actively engaged in parliamentary diplomacy by participating in international and regional parliamentary events, demonstrating its commitment to advancing legislative performance and responding to national priorities.
The annual media report issued by the Council's Secretariat General reflects the Council's dedication to enhancing public engagement and aligning with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040 and national development plans.
The Council continues to share information through social media platforms and various media outlets, guided by the directives of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik in fulfilling its national mandate and advancing the Shura process.
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