The State Council, in collaboration with the Information Ministry, has discussed the draft version of the new media law.

The draft media law aims to include updates and recent developments since the last issuance of media regulations.

It is designed to serve as comprehensive legislation governing the media sector in Oman.

Discussions have also included, the potential impact of the draft law on the media industry, its role in improving Oman’s international ranking in terms of freedom of expression, and the regulation of procedures for licensing media-related activities.

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