Oman Sultani Decree No. 58/2024 On the Issuance of the Media Law

Abrogates:

Oman Sultani Decree No. 49/1984 dated 26/05/1984

Oman Sultani Decree No. 65/1997 dated 05/10/1997

Oman Sultani Decree No. 95/2004 dated 10/08/2004

We, Haitham bin Tarik, Sultan of Oman,

After perusal of the Basic Statute of the State;

The Press and Publications Law, promulgated by Oman Sultani Decree No. 49/1984;

The Law on the Censorship of Artistic Works, promulgated by Oman Sultani Decree No. 65/1997;

The Law on Private Radio and Television Establishments, promulgated by Oman Sultani Decree No. 95/2004;

Upon presentation to the Council of Oman; and

Based on the public interest requirements;

Have decreed the following:

Article 1

The provisions of the attached Media Law shall come into force.

Article 2

The Minister of Information shall issue the Implementing Regulation of the attached Law as well as the necessary decisions for the implementation of its provisions. Pending issuance thereof, the existing regulations and decisions shall remain in effect in a manner not inconsistent with the provisions of the attached Law.

Article 3