Oman Sultani Decree No. 12/2021 Restructuring the Defence Council 

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We, Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultan of Oman after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State,

Oman Sultani Decree No. 105/1996 Regarding the Defence Council,

and the General Mobilisation Law promulgated by Oman Sultani Decree No. 76/2008,

and in pursuance of public interest,

have decreed as follows

Article 1

The Defence Council is hereby formed under the chairmanship of the Supreme Commander the Sultan and with the membership of the following:

  • Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs.

  • Minister of the Royal Office, Head of the Office of the Supreme Commander.

  • Head of Liaison and Coordination in the Royal Office.

  • Chairman of the Internal Security Service.

  • Inspector General of Police and Customs.

  • Chief of Staff of the Sultan's Armed Forces.

Article 2

Without prejudice to its other competences stipulated in the laws and royal decrees, the Defence Council has the authority to consider all issues relating to safeguarding and defending the safety of the Sultanate, and it convenes when it is deemed necessary to declare general mobilisation.

Article 3