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Tourism firms, hotels must display their licence prominently: MHT
Tourism firms, hotels must display their licence prominently: MHT

Observer

time19 hours ago

  • Business
  • Observer

Tourism firms, hotels must display their licence prominently: MHT

Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) has notified that essential for tourism and hotel companies to list their license in a prominent place within the establishment, as well as on their websites and social media accounts. The decision is based on the Tourism Law issued by Royal Decree 69/2023 and the Executive Regulations issued by Ministerial Resolution No. (39/2016), and concerning the Ministry's Circular No. 2023/32/6421 100 dated January 8, 2025. The firms should display the tourism license in a prominent place within the establishment, publishing the license data on the establishment's official websites and listing the license on the establishment's social media accounts. MHT called on all concerned establishments to comply quickly, noting that the Ministry will begin, one week from the date of this circular, issuing violations and taking legal action against non-compliant establishments, under the provisions of the laws and regulations.

Royal Decree Promotes Senior Officers to Major General Rank, Followed by Retirement - Jordan News
Royal Decree Promotes Senior Officers to Major General Rank, Followed by Retirement - Jordan News

Jordan News

time14-07-2025

  • Politics
  • Jordan News

Royal Decree Promotes Senior Officers to Major General Rank, Followed by Retirement - Jordan News

A Royal Decree has been issued approving the promotion of the following senior officers to the rank of Major General: Brigadier General Anwar Al-Tarawneh اضافة اعلان Brigadier General Ali Al-Zoubi Brigadier General Hatem Al-Abadi Following their promotion, the Council of Ministers has decided to refer them to retirement. This decision comes in line with regular rotations within the leadership of the Jordanian Armed Forces and security services, and reflects appreciation for their service and dedication to the nation.

Amendments made to Social Protection Law related to expats
Amendments made to Social Protection Law related to expats

Observer

time13-07-2025

  • Health
  • Observer

Amendments made to Social Protection Law related to expats

Muscat: His Majesty the Sultan on Sunday issued Royal Decree No 60/2025, amending some provisions of Royal Decree No 52/2023 promulgating the Social Protection Law, concerning the expatriate or non-Omani workforce. Most importantly, it calls for postponing the implementation of the savings system for expatriates, under which nine percent of the basic wage of the non-Omani insured per month for no more than four years from the issuance of today's decree. It will now be implemented from July 19, 2027. Accordingly, the provisions of the Work Injuries and Occupational Diseases Insurance Branch for non-Omani workers shall be implemented from July 19, 2028 This branch of the law specifically addresses insurance for work-related injuries and occupational diseases for employees. The provisions of the Sick Leave and Unusual Leave Insurance Branch shall be implemented from July 19, 2026. The decree Article 1: The provisions of Clauses (2), (3), and (5) of Article 6 of Royal Decree 52/2023 referred to shall be replaced by the following provisions: 2 - The provisions of the Work Injuries and Occupational Diseases Insurance Branch for Non-Omani Workers of the attached law shall be effective after five years from the date of issuance of this decree. Chapter Six of Part Three of the attached law shall be effective after three years from the date of issuance of this decree. 5 - Clause (1) of Article (139) of the attached law shall be effective from the date determined by the Board of Directors of the Social Protection Fund, not to exceed four (4) years from the date of issuance of this decree. Article Two: Any provision that contradicts this decree or conflicts with its provisions shall be repealed. Article Three: This decree shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall be effective from the day following its date of publication.

HM issues Royal Decree on insurance of expat workers for work injuries
HM issues Royal Decree on insurance of expat workers for work injuries

Times of Oman

time13-07-2025

  • Politics
  • Times of Oman

HM issues Royal Decree on insurance of expat workers for work injuries

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal Decree No. 60/2025 on amending some provisions of Royal Decree No. 52/2023 on the promulgation of the Social Protection Law. It reads as follows: Article (1) says that the provisions of Clauses (2), (3), and (5) of Article Six of Royal Decree No. 52/2023 shall be replaced with the following texts: 2- The provisions of the branch on insurance for work injuries and occupational diseases for non-Omani workers under the attached law shall come into force after (5) years from the date of issuance of this decree. 3- Chapter Six of Part Three of the attached law shall come into force after (3) years from the date of issuance of this decree. 5- Clause (1) of Article (139) of the attached law shall come into force on the date determined by the Board of Directors of the Social Protection Fund, provided it does not exceed (4) years from the date of issuance of this decree. Article (2) cancels all that contradicts this decree or contravenes their provisions.

Visa exemption to Russia: What Oman citizens should follow?
Visa exemption to Russia: What Oman citizens should follow?

Observer

time13-07-2025

  • Politics
  • Observer

Visa exemption to Russia: What Oman citizens should follow?

Muscat: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has citizens travelling to the Russian Federation from July 18, after the mutual visa exemption agreement comes into effect, to follow certain procedures. Citizens should obtain a visa if their entry is before the date of entry into force of the aforementioned agreement, which is July 18. The passport must be valid for at least six months. The period of stay must not exceed 30 days on each visit, and the total period of stay must not exceed 90 days during the calendar year. Those wishing to stay for more than 30 days on a single visit must obtain a visa under the laws of the host country. The purpose of the visit must not be permanent residence, study, or activities requiring a work permit Agreement details As per the Royal Decree published in Official Gazette 1599 issued on June 10, 2025, the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and the Government of the Russian Federation agreed on Mutual Visa Exemption to facilitate mutual visits between citizens of both countries. As per the agreement, an ordinary passport issued by the competent authorities in both countries should be valid for at least six months, Article 2: Each Party grants citizens of the other Party the right to enter, transit through, and exit its territory without a visa requirement. Each Party grants citizens of the other Party the right to stay in its territory for 30 days per visit without a visa requirement, provided that the total duration of stay does not exceed 90 days during a calendar year. If citizens of one Party are unable to leave the territory of the other party within the period specified in paragraph 2 of Article 2 of this Agreement due to force majeure, they must submit a request to the competent authorities to extend their stay in the territory of that party, accompanied by supporting documents and justifications. If the documents and justifications submitted are sufficient, the competent authorities shall grant these citizens an extension of stay for the period necessary for their return to the country of their nationality or the country in which they permanently reside, free of charge. Citizens of either Party who benefit from the visa exemptions provided for in this Agreement shall enter the territory of the other Party through border crossing points designated by that Party for international passenger traffic. Article 6 1. If the passport of a citizen of either Party is lost or damaged while in the territory of the other Party, the following authorities shall be notified immediately: (a) The competent authorities of the Party in whose territory the passport was lost or damaged. (b) The diplomatic or consular mission of the Party of which he is a national. 2. The diplomatic or consular mission of the Party of which the national referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article is a national shall issue a temporary travel document to that national, certifying his identity and granting him the right to return to the Party of which he is a national. 3. The Party in whose territory the passport was lost or damaged shall grant the national a temporary travel document issued under paragraph 2, the right to leave the territory of that Party without a visa. Article 7 Each Party has the right to refuse entry to its territory to any citizen of the other Party, or to reduce the duration of his or her stay, if it deems that such citizen's presence in its territory is undesirable. Article 8 Citizens of either Party must respect the laws of the other Party during their stay in its territory.

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