HM the Sultan issues two Royal decrees

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman has enacted two Royal decrees, signaling updates to the nation's legal framework. The decrees, issued on Monday, address critical areas of cybercrime and cultural heritage.

The first decree, Royal Decree No. (61/2026), officially promulgates the new Law on Combating Cybercrime. This legislation replaces the previous Royal Decree No. 12/2011 on the same subject. The new law will take effect upon its publication in the Official Gazette. It aims to modernize the country's approach to digital offenses.

The second decree, Royal Decree No. (62/2026), introduces amendments to the existing Cultural Heritage Law. Specifically, it modifies Article Two of Royal Decree No. 35/2019. The updated article designates the Minister of Heritage and Tourism, in coordination with the Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, to issue the executive regulations and necessary decisions for the law's implementation. Until new regulations are established, existing ones will remain in force, provided they do not contradict the new law. This decree also becomes effective upon its publication in the Official Gazette.