We, Haitham bin Tarik, Sultan of Oman

Pursuant to the perusal of the Basic Statute of the State;

Oman Sultani Decree No. 50/1980 on the Establishment of the Petroleum Development Oman Limited Liability Company;

Oman Sultani Decree No. 86/1982 approving the Law of Pensions and End-of-Service Gratuity for the in the Sultan’s Armed forces;

The Social Security Law promulgated by Oman Sultani Decree No. 87/1984;

The Social Insurance Law promulgated by Oman Sultani Decree No. 72/1991;

Oman Sultani Decree No. 31/1996 Determining the Rules Governing the Investment of the Funds of the Public Authority for Social Insurance and the Pension Funds;

The Post Service Pension and Gratuity Law for Omani Government employees of the Diwan of Royal Court promulgated by Oman Sultani Decree No. 86/1996;

The Pension and Gratuity Law for the Personnel of the Royal Oman Guard promulgated by Oman Sultani Decree No. 49/1998;

Oman Sultani Decree No. 3/1993 on the Establishment of Royal Oman Guard Pension Fund;