Oman: Consumer Protection Launches Prices Monitoring Platform

Alroya, 27 March 2023: As part of its commitment to serving and empowering consumers, Oman’s Consumer Protection Authority has introduced a new system to monitor prices.

The system aims to create a virtual marketplace and improve the monitoring of prices for consumers in their daily lives, as well as promoting a safe and fair market where prices are regularly updated.

The monitoring tool provides a comprehensive database of prices for over 750,000 commodities across 21 centres in Muscat, with plans to expand to other regions in the future.

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Oman: Social Protection Law Under Consideration

Shabiba, 20 March 2023: Oman’s Shura Council has held discussions regarding the Social Protection Law, which was urgently referred by the government.

The law aims to address the challenges of the retirement law and improve the current social insurance system by aligning it with the best international standards.

During the discussions, the Council chairman had requested opinions and proposals to ensure the law is in line with the national vision and supports the public interest.

The aim is to develop a comprehensive social protection system which serves the needs of citizens and aligns with global best practices.

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Oman: Draft Labour Law Referred to State Council by Majlis A’Shura

Muscat Daily, 1 March 2023: The Majlis A’Shura has referred the Draft Labour Law, which was proposed by the government, with amendments to Oman’s State Council.

This aims to complete the legislative cycle according to Article 49 of Oman Council of Oman Law.

During the session, the shura discussed the report of the draft law which contained amendments and additions to some articles to ensure workers’ rights.

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Oman: New App Launched to Combat Counterfeit Goods

Muscat Daily, 28 February 2023: Oman’s Tax Authority has launched an app called ‘Ta’akad’ to protect consumers from counterfeit goods and to verify the validity of tax stamps on products.

The app is available on both Android and IOS devices and allows consumers to report any commodity which violates the law.

The Tax Authority is working with the Royal Oman Police and the Consumer Protection Authority to prevent the entry into the country of cigarettes and tobacco products without the distinctive tax stamp to prevent fraud.

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Oman: Commercial Franchise Programme Launched

Alroya, 20 February 2023: Oman’s Trade, Industry, and Investment Promotion Minister has launched the Commercial Franchise Programme which aims to enable Omani companies to qualify for commercial franchise opportunities.

As part of the programme several workshops will be organized by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce throughout the provinces.

The scheme will support Omani companies by enabling them to assign Commercial Franchise Rights or connect with companies which are doing so.

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Oman: Licence Must Be Obtained for National Product Identity

Atheer, 12 February 2023: Oman’s Trade, Industry, and Investment Promotion Minister has issued Oman Ministerial Decision No. 62/2023 On the issuance of a Regulation governing the licensing of the national product identity.

According to the regulations, the National Product Identity cannot be used without first obtaining a licence.

The department must also obtain a licence to use a template.

Licence applications must be processed 15 days from the date of submission. They are valid for three years and renewable.

The regulations also determine the punishments for not complying with these provisions.

In addition, the how states how to appeal these punishments.

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Oman: New Regulation Issued For SME Registration

Atheer, 5 February 2023: The Chairwoman of Oman’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Authority has issued Oman Decision No. 56/2023 on issuing regulations to register SMEs and on issuing business entrepreneurs’ identity documents.

Based on this decision, SME owners must correct their position to align with the regulations’ provisions. This must be done within 90 days following the date the regulations come into force.

Headquarters must also be within the geographical borders of Oman.

Entrepreneur cards can be obtained if the owner is fully committed to the project. However, they must also be registered with the Labour Ministry as the business owner.

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Oman: Law Concerning Job Performance Adequacy Measuring

Atheer, 29 January 2023: Oman Ministerial Decision No. 36/2023 on issuing the law for measuring the adequacy of job performance has been issued.

The decision defines adequacy as the total and final level of the employee’s performance in achieving their primary objectives and outcomes based on designated levels. These levels include excellent, very good, good, acceptable, or weak. There is also a level of acceptable or weak due to illness.

This decision applies to all civil service departments employees and others who have legal personalities who have been in service for six months or more.

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