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...

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...

Oman Personal Income Tax Law 2025 A New Chapter in Oman’s Fiscal Landscape: Understanding the Personal Income Tax Law 2025 Oman has taken a historic step in reshaping its fiscal and economic framework. With the issuance of Royal Decree No. 56/2025, the Sultanate introduced for the first time its Personal Income Tax Law, set to...

Cybersecurity and Data Protection in Oman: The Legal Imperatives of a Digital Future Oman’s accelerating digital transformation driven by cloud computing, fintech, and e-government has elevated cybersecurity and data governance to national priorities. The country’s regulatory structure now demands that organizations treat data protection as a core legal duty, not a technical afterthought. At Al...

Navigating Merger Control in Oman: Al Alawi & Co.’s Insight on Competition Law Compliance Oman’s corporate and regulatory landscape continues to evolve in line with international best practices, particularly in the field of competition and merger control law. As the Sultanate’s economy grows more diverse and interconnected, ensuring compliance with the Competition Protection and Monopoly...

“Corporate Governance in Oman 2025: What Every Company Director Must Know About Duties and Liabilities” Introduction In Oman’s fast-evolving corporate landscape, strong governance is no longer optional — it is a legal and strategic necessity. With the government’s focus on Oman Vision 2040 and global investors demanding transparency, the spotlight is firmly on company directors....

Golden Visa Oman: Corporate Investment and Long-Term Residency with Al Alawi & Co. Oman has emerged as one of the region’s most attractive destinations for international investors through the launch of the Golden Visa Program. Designed to align with Vision 2040, this long-term residency scheme is a powerful tool to attract global capital, strengthen corporate...

How to Establish a Company in the Sultanate of Oman A Step-by-Step Legal Guide (Series of Episodes)  Episode Five Ref 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 Permeable In the fourth episode of this legal guide series on how to establish a company in the Sultanate of Oman, we stopped at a brief overview of...

How to establish a company in Sultanate of Oman Step-by-Step Legal Guide (Episode 3) Ref 1 – 2 – 3 Permeable In the third episode of this legal guide series on how to establish a company in the Sultanate of Oman, we stopped at the requirements that must be fulfilled before incorporation and preparation. We...