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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.
