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Observer
3 days ago
- Politics
- Observer
ROP extends ID card validity of citizens, expatriates
Muscat: The validity period of the resident card for expatriates in Oman has been officially extended to a maximum of three years, following amendments to the Executive Regulations of the Civil Status Law issued by Lieutenant General Hassan bin Mohsen Al Shraiqi, Inspector General of Police and Customs. As per Decision No. 78/2025, published in the Official Gazette (Issue 1608), expatriate resident cards will now have three validity options: One year – issuance/renewal fee of OMR 5 Two years – issuance/renewal fee of OMR 10 Three years – issuance/renewal fee of OMR 15 Cardholders must renew their resident card within 30 days of its expiry to remain compliant with regulations. The decision also extends the validity of the national ID card for Omanis from five years to ten years, with issuance and renewal fees set at OMR 10, and the same fee applying for lost or damaged card replacements. The last amendment to the Executive Regulations was in 2021, when a new category was added allowing the issuance of ID cards to citizens and residents from the age of 10, with optional issuance for those under that age based on specific guidelines.
Muscat Daily
10-08-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
ROP amends validity, fees for Omani ID and expat resident cards
Muscat – Royal Oman Police (ROP) has issued Decision No 78/2025 amending provisions of the Executive Regulation of the Civil Status Law, extending the validity period and revising fees for personal identity cards of Omani citizens and resident cards for expatriates. Under the new rules, personal identity cards for Omanis will now be valid for ten years from the date of issue or renewal, as opposed to five years earlier. Issuing, renewing or replacing a lost or damaged card will cost RO10. Resident cards of expatriates will be valid for a maximum of three years. The fee for issuing or renewing a resident card of one-year validity is RO5, RO10 for two years and RO15 for three years. Replacement of a lost or stolen resident card will cost RO20. Issued by Lt Gen Hassan bin Mohsen al Shuraiqi, Inspector General of Police and Customs, the amendments replace Article 21 of the regulation. The changes were made in line with the Civil Status Law (Royal Decree No 99/66), its Executive Regulation (Decision No 40/2007), with approval of Ministry of Finance. The decision was published in Official Gazette Issue 1608 and takes effect from August 7, 2025. The move was welcomed by citizens and residents. 'Royal Oman Police is one of the most active government agencies in terms of innovation and development, especially in the services it provides, which are easy to access and quick to complete through advanced systems. Thank you,' Abdullah al Wahaibi posted on X. Hamad al Awisi, also on X, commented, 'We thank the Lt Gen for this step that facilitates citizens and reduces renewal procedures. However, over time, the card remains vulnerable to damage or loss, especially with daily use. Since the fee for issuing a replacement for a lost or damaged card is the same as the renewal fee, it may be worth reviewing in the future.' Ramesh Iyer, an Indian expatriate in Salalah, said, 'Earlier, we had to renew our resident cards every two years, which meant more paperwork and time off work. With the option of a three-year validity, we save both time and money. For families with schoolchildren, it reduces the stress of renewals every two years.' Salim Akthar, a Pakistani resident in Muscat, added, 'Paying once for three years makes life easier and more organised. It's also helpful for frequent travellers as it eliminates the risk of expiry while abroad. The flexibility shows ROP is considering residents' needs.'
Saudi Gazette
04-08-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Civil Affairs proposes amendment to death reporting rules for resident expatriates
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Agency of the Ministry of Interior for Civil Affairs has proposed an amendment to Article 52 of the Civil Status Law aimed at updating regulations for reporting deaths to ensure broader system coverage. According to the agency, the draft amendment — published on the 'Istitlaa' platform for public feedback before final approval — is intended to improve the quality of civil registry data, support government decision-making, and deliver more integrated and efficient services to beneficiaries. The proposed changes include making it mandatory to report the deaths of resident expatriates who are married to Saudi citizens. This measure seeks to strengthen record completeness and ensure that official statistics reflect all relevant cases.
Egypt Today
18-04-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
National Council for Childhood foils marriage attempt of a 13-year-old girl in Sohag
CAIRO – 18 April 2025: The National Council for Childhood and Motherhood (NCCM) foiled an attempted marriage of a 13-year-old girl in a village in Dar El Salam, Sohag Governorate. This was done in cooperation with the Child Protection, Persons with Disabilities, and the Elderly Unit at the Public Prosecutor's Office, and in coordination with the Child Protection Unit in the governorate. Chairperson of the NCCM, Sahar El Sonbaty, explained that the incident stemmed from a report received by the General Administration for Child Rescue in early April stating that the girl's father intended to marry her to one of her 18-year-old cousins. Investigation and follow-up confirmed the veracity of the incident, and confirmed that the girl intended to marry under a customary marriage contract until she reached the legal age. The Council Chairperson directed that the necessary measures be taken quickly regarding the incident. The governorate's Child Protection Unit took all necessary measures to halt the marriage proceedings. The father signed a declaration stating that the marriage would not be completed until the girl reached the legal age. For his part, Sabry Othman, Director of the General Administration for Child Rescue, stated that this incident constitutes the crime of exposing a child to danger, in accordance with Article 96 of Child Law No. 12 of 1996, as amended by Law No. 126 of 2008. This is in addition to Article (80) of the Constitution, which stipulates the state's commitment to caring for children and protecting them from all forms of violence, abuse, and mistreatment. The Civil Status Law prohibits the documentation of marriage contracts for anyone under the age of 18, regardless of gender.
