Don’t walk away empty-handed Your Legal Guide to Protecting the “Harvest of Your Lifetime” Upon Employment Contract Termination The relationship between an employer and an employee is one of the fundamental relationships governed by labor laws in every country. In the Sultanate of Oman, labor laws include many provisions aimed at protecting the worker’s rights...
The Civil Servant in Bribery Crimes (Criminal Law) First: The difference between the civil servant in administrative law and criminal law The Administrative Concept A civil servant in administrative law is defined as: Any person who is permanently appointed to a position included within the job structure of one of the units of the state’s...
Freedom of Opinion, Expression, and Demonstration under Omani Law First: The Global Concept of Freedom of Opinion and Expression The term right to freedom of opinion and expression refers to the right to hold different views without any interference from others and without being subject to any exception or restriction. It also includes the freedom...
Commercial Agency Commercial, Agency, and Distribution Agreements in Oman: A Legal Perspective on Structuring Market Relationships The commercial agency and distribution regime in the Sultanate of Oman represents a delicate balance between encouraging foreign investment and safeguarding the legitimate interests of Omani commercial agents. As the Omani economy continues to diversify under Vision 2040, the...
Doing Business in Oman: Understanding Omanisation and Your Workforce Obligations For international investors and foreign companies looking to establish or expand operations in the Sultanate of Oman, understanding Omanisation is essential. Omanisation is not just an employment guideline it is a core national policy designed to empower the Omani workforce, enhance local skills, and promote...
First: Definition of Electronic Contracts The electronic contract is considered the cornerstone of e-commerce systems, as it represents a legal translation of the meeting of wills between contracting parties. Since the electronic environment differs fundamentally from the traditional contracting environment, such contracts should be surrounded by a framework of legal safeguards to mitigate the risks...
13-11-2025 Al Alawi & Co– Advocates & Legal Consultants Participates in the Oman–Russia Business Forum 2025 Muscat, Sultanate of Oman – Led by Dr. Ali bin Khamis Al Alawi, Founder and Senior Partner, Al Alawi & Co– Advocates & Legal Consultants participated in the Oman–Russia Business Forum organized by the Oman Chamber of Commerce and...
Legal Presumptions and Their Effect in EvidenceA Study in Light of Omani Law Preamble Evidence is considered one of the fundamental pillars for achieving justice in any judicial system, as a judge cannot rule except based on proof that assures him, whether this proof is direct or indirect. Among the means relied upon by the...
Investing Beyond Borders: Understanding ITC Ownership and Real Estate Development Law in Oman Oman continues to solidify its position as one of the Gulf region’s most promising destinations for foreign investment in real estate. With an evolving legal framework designed to promote transparency, investor protection, and sustainable growth, the Sultanate offers international investors unique access...
Duqm Port Leads Economic Transformation in Line with Oman Vision 2040 1. Event Summary The Special Economic Zone at Duqm witnessed the opening of the second edition of the Duqm Economic Forum 2025, held under the theme “Duqm Leading the Change” and organized by the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones. The...
