The Arabian Stories, 9 March 2025: Oman has issued a Royal Decree granting Omani citizenship to an individual, allowing them to hold both Omani and Russian nationalities.

This is the first instance of dual nationality being permitted under Oman’s new citizenship law.

The Royal Decree follows the recent implementation of Oman Sultani Decree No. 17/2025, which came into effect on 2 February 2025.

The new law generally prohibits dual nationality unless explicitly granted by a Royal Decree, based on the recommendation of the Interior Ministry.

For more news and content, try Lexis Middle East. Click on lexis.ae/demo to begin your free trial of Lexis® Middle East platform.

You can also explore the legal landscape by subscribing to our Weekly Newsletter.

Want to learn more about Lexis® Middle East? Visit https://www.lexis.ae/lexis-middle-east-law/.