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Muscat Daily
10 hours ago
- Business
- Muscat Daily
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.
Times of Oman
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Shura committee reviews amendments to Cultural Heritage Law, discusses draft law on cybercrime
Muscat: The Legislative and Legal Committee of the Shura Council held its 17th meeting as part of the second annual session of the Tenth Term (2023–2027). The meeting was chaired by Dr. Ahmed Ali Al Saadi, Head of the Committee, in the presence of their Excellencies members of the committee. During the session, the Committee reviewed the draft amendments to the Cultural Heritage Law, which had been referred by the Media, Tourism, and Culture Committee. The referring committee had previously conducted an in-depth study of the law's articles and provisions, emphasising the importance of aligning the legislation with regional and international developments in heritage protection, especially as the Sultanate of Oman continues to expand its efforts to register archaeological sites and cultural landmarks on the World Heritage List. The Committee also discussed the draft Law on Combating Cybercrime, which was referred to the Council by the government. The proposed legislation is part of the national response to the growing challenges in the cyber domain and seeks to keep pace with rapid technological transformations that pose new threats to individuals and institutions across the Sultanate. The head of the Committee emphasised the importance of the proposed law in enhancing the legislative framework for cybersecurity. He highlighted the need for the law to include effective tools to combat cybercrime while maintaining a balance between protecting society and safeguarding individual rights, taking into account future technological developments that may impact the law's implementation. The Committee is currently conducting a comprehensive legal review of both draft laws, in coordination with the relevant authorities, in preparation for submitting detailed reports to the Council for further discussion in upcoming sessions.
