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Times of Oman
a day ago
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Who can become an Omani citizen?
To become an Omani citizen, an applicant must meet specific requirements and follow the procedures established by law. Speaking exclusively to the Times of Oman, a representative of Mohammed Ibrahim Law Firm, a leading law office in Oman, explained that applicants must fulfill strict eligibility criteria based on their category. For general foreigners, this includes legally residing in Oman for at least 15 consecutive years, fluency in reading and writing Arabic, proof of good conduct, a stable income, and a formal renunciation of any existing foreign nationality. Spouses of Omani citizens follow different rules. A foreign husband of an Omani woman must have been married for at least 10 years, have at least one child with his spouse, and meet the residency and language requirements. A foreign wife of an Omani man must demonstrate eight years of marriage, have one child, and be fluent in spoken Arabic, said Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Al Zadjali, Founding Partner of Mohammed Ibrahim Law Firm. Widows and divorcees of Omani nationals have shorter residency requirements (six years for widows, eight years for divorcees), provided they have a child from the marriage and have not remarried a non-Omani. Children of Omani mothers may also qualify under specific circumstances involving custody and residency, the founding partner said. Another spokesperson from the law firm explained that applicants for Omani citizenship must provide various documents, including proof of residency, marriage or birth certificates, health clearance, income statements, and a written pledge to renounce other nationalities. These documents are submitted to the Ministry of Interior, which holds full authority over decisions and is not obligated to provide reasons for rejection. Citizenship matters are handled solely by the Ministry and cannot be challenged in Court. Approval is granted by Royal Decree, based on the recommendation of the Minister of Interior. Dual citizenship is rarely permitted. Once approved, citizenship is permanent unless revoked for fraud or national security concerns. Children automatically qualify through their Omani father, the expert said. (Mohammed Ibrahim Law Firm ([email protected]), (+968 244 87 600) was established 18 years ago and is serving clients through its offices in Muscat and Sohar, as well as operating on a request basis in other areas. It offers legal representation across a wide range of practice areas that include Labour Law, Corporate, Commercial, Contracts, Banking and Finance, International Trade, Foreign Investment, Insurance, Maritime Law, Construction and Engineering Contracts, International Arbitration, Intellectual Property and more).
Times of Oman
02-06-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Heritage ministry signs agreement to train national cadres in hotel reception etiquette
Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism today signed a partnership agreement to finance and implement an employment-linked training programme in the field of hotel reception etiquette. The training programme will be conducted in a number of hotel establishments in the Governorate of Dhofar. The agreement is the outcome of joint efforts to enhance the employment of Omani nationals in the tourism and hospitality sector. The training programme will be implemented in cooperation with Muscat Hospitality Academy as part of partnership with the internationally renowned Swiss Hotel Management School. The agreement constitutes a model for integration between the public and private sectors. It reflects ongoing efforts to support sustainable development in the tourism sector and to contribute to the national economy in the Sultanate of Oman. The agreement was a link in a series of projects being implemented by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism to support and develop the tourism sector and achieve its vision for building a sustainable tourism sector that contributes to comprehensive development in the Sultanate of Oman.
Times of Oman
18-05-2025
- Times of Oman
Passengers travelling through Oman's airports exceed 3.5mn by end of March 2025
Muscat: The total number of passengers travelling through the airports of the Sultanate of Oman by the end of March 2025 reached 3,541,038, according to preliminary statistics issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). Meanwhile, the total number of flights landing and departing from the airports of the Sultanate of Oman by the end of March 2025 reached 24,719 flights. The number of passengers through Muscat International Airport by the end of March 2025 reached 3,183,817 passengers compared to 3,482,325 passengers during the same period in 2024, constituting a decrease of 8.6%. The number of flights through Muscat International Airport by the end of March 2025 reached 22,347 flights, decreasing by 11.3%, compared to 25,204 flights during the same period of the previous year. Indians topped the number of passengers through Muscat International Airport by the end of March 2025, with 79,641 passenger arrivals and 78,453 passenger departures, followed by Omani nationals reaching 29,575 incoming passengers and 28,612 departing passengers, and the Pakistani nationality with 16,263 arriving passengers and 23,719 departing passengers. By the end of March 2025, Salalah Airport recorded a total of 342,491 passengers, an increase of 5.4% compared to 325,035 passengers during the same period in 2024. This growth occurred despite a 5.3% decline in the number of flights, which dropped to 2,166 from 2,288 flights recorded in the corresponding period last year. Sohar Airport recorded a total of 307 passengers by the end of March 2025, a decline of 98.2% from 17,462 passengers during the same period in 2024. The number of flights also dropped significantly to 54, compared to 154 flights in the corresponding period last year, a decrease of 64.9%. Meanwhile, Duqm Airport experienced a slight decrease in flight operations, with a 2.6% drop by the end of March 2025, registering 152 flights compared to 156 flights during the same period last year. The number of passengers also declined by 7.1%, totaling 14,423 passengers compared to 15,532 passengers at the end of March 2024.
