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Muscat Daily
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Majlis A'Shura to host Minister of Commerce on June 25–26
Muscat – Majlis A'Shura will convene sessions this week from Tuesday to Thursday. The agenda includes draft laws, ministerial statements, and reports from standing committees and specialised teams. Ahmed bin Mohammed al Nadabi, Secretary-General of Majlis A'Shura, confirmed that H E Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, will deliver his ministry's annual statement in public sessions on Wednesday and Thursday. The statement will cover the contribution of the commerce and industry sectors to the GDP, the ministry's future vision for industry, major projects implemented from 2020 to 2023, and an evaluation of free trade agreements and the Nazdaher programme. It will also highlight trends in foreign direct investment and the ministry's strategic direction, with performance indicators and statistical analyses outlining efforts to attract investment through reforms, incentives and digital transformation, including national initiatives such as Invest in Oman. H E Yousef will review outcomes of economic agreements with GCC states and international partners, offering insights into the government's approach to sustaining economic growth and diversifying sources of revenue. The shura's session on Tuesday will open with debates on several draft laws, including proposed amendments to the Cultural Heritage Law and the draft Law on Combating Cybercrimes. Its legal and technical committees have completed reviews of these drafts, with updates to align them with national goals and regional standards. Also on the agenda is the Services and Public Utilities Committee's report on the draft air services agreement with Netherlands. Reports from working teams studying priority issues will be tabled, including an in-depth look at the social protection system's benefits and an assessment of the sultanate's digital economy strategy, both intended to support Vision 2040 objectives. The sessions are expected to provide a comprehensive review of legislative proposals and government plans shaping Oman's development trajectory.
Observer
19-05-2025
- Business
- Observer
Majlis Ash'shura to debate draft laws this week
MUSCAT: The Majlis Ash'shura will hold its 10th and 11th regular meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 20-21, during which a number of draft laws referred by the government will be discussed in addition to a number of draft economic and social agreements, Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed al Nadabi, Secretary-General of Majlis Ash'shura, announced on Monday. Al Nadabi stated that the two meetings will discuss draft amendments to the Law on Arbitration in Civil and Commercial Disputes and the draft Real Estate Registry Law. The meeting will also discuss and approve the draft Civil Society Organisations Law referred by the government. The agenda of the two meetings also includes reviewing a number of draft laws referred by the Council of Ministers, most notably the draft law on national geospatial data and information, the draft law on unified industrial regulation for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the draft law on sports authorities, Al Nadabi said. The members of the Majlis Ash'shura will be briefed on the draft air services agreement between the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. — ONA
Observer
05-02-2025
- Business
- Observer
Majlis Ash'shura to discuss key draft laws and agreements
MUSCAT: The Majlis Ash'shura will hold its fourth and fifth regular sittings of the second annual session (2024–2025) of its Tenth Term (2023–2027) on Sunday and Monday. During these sittings, the council will deliberate on and approve a range of legislative proposals, including five draft laws and agreements referred by the government, two proposals submitted by the council and three reports on expressed desires from its standing committees. In a statement, Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed al Nadabi, Secretary-General of Majlis Ash'shura, noted that the upcoming sittings will feature extensive discussions on pivotal legislation such as the Real Estate Regulation Law, the Telecommunications and Information Technology Regulation Law, the Anti-Human Trafficking Law and the State Revenue Collection Law. He said that these draft laws have been studied in depth over the past several months, in accordance with Article 49 of the Oman Council Law, which requires that government-drafted laws be reviewed, approved or amended by the Majlis within three months from referral before being forwarded to the Sultan for final ratification. Al Nadabi emphasised that these legislative projects are at a critical stage in reflecting the integrated national approach and aligning with Oman Vision 2040. He highlighted that the specialised committees have meticulously compared the draft laws with similar regional legislation and incorporated appropriate amendments to enhance their relevance and impact. The sessions will focus on discussing the Majlis's proposed revisions, paving the way for their subsequent submission to the State Council. In addition, the sittings will address the view of the Public Services and Utilities Committee regarding a maritime transport agreement between the Government of Oman and the Government of the Republic of South Africa, as well as a cooperation agreement between Oman and the Government of the Republic of Tunisia in the field of maritime transport and port services. Furthermore, the agenda includes the review of several legislative proposals submitted by the Majlis, such as the draft law for establishing a fund to support sports, cultural and youth activities, and a proposal to amend the law governing private entities in the sports sector, originally issued under Royal Decree No 81/2007. The sessions will also cover reports from the standing committees on expressed desires, including initiatives to establish a centre for Omani talents, to enhance the economic returns of certain heritage sites listed as World Heritage and to adopt an initiative by the Ministry of Information to create personal communication channels to improve media performance in serving the community. The forthcoming sittings underscore the robust legislative activity at the Majlis, reflecting its commitment to establishing a modern legislative framework that meets national development goals and aligns with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040.
