The Omani Government has in place a number of legislations targeting bribery and corruption, specifically in the public sector.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Anti-Bribery Laws: Restrictions on Providing or Receiving Gifts
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Annulment of Arbitration Award
The Oman Arbitration Law is contained in Royal Decree No. 47 of 1997, as amended (the “Arbitration Law”). For arbitration to be an effective and predictable alternative to Court adjudication of disputes, it is important that properly rendered arbitral awards are enforceable and certain and, in most cases, final. This means that the parties’ ability to challenge and overturn an award should be limited. Chapter 6 of the Arbitration Law sets out the limited instances in which a party may apply to nullify an arbitral award.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Consumer Protection Law: A Case for Consumer Awareness and the Powers of the Courts
Oman’s Consumer Protection Law promulgated by Royal Decree No. 81/2002 (with executive regulations issued by Ministerial Decision 49/07) (the “Law”) is intended to protect the principles of “freedom of choice, fair treatment, honesty and trustworthiness” which every supplier or advertiser should observe in their dealings with consumers.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Regulations and Rules To Be Followed During Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which all Muslims must observe fast by abstaining from eating and drinking between dawn and dusk. The Sultanate of Oman has formulated regulations to be followed during the holy month of Ramadan.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Curtis Boosts Corporate Practice in Oman with Addition of Charles Cruden as Counsel
Charles Cruden brings to Curtis more than a decade of experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate and commercial law, compliance, domestic and cross-border investments, joint ventures, infrastructure, projects and real estate transactions.
Curtis Bolsters Litigation and Arbitration Practices with Addition of James Kellick as Counsel in Oman
James Kellick brings more than 15 years of litigation and other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) experience to Curtis, including LCIA, ICC and UNCITRAL arbitration. He has advised clients in relation to a wide range of commercial matters covering a number of industry sectors. He was most recently with Trowers & Hamlins in Muscat.
Monday, September 16, 2013
Labour Law Update: Increase in Minimum Wage
As mentioned in our post of April 2013, the Ministry of Manpower issued a MD No. 222 of 2013, pursuant to which, effective from 1 July 2013, the minimum salary of Omanis working in the private sector is increased to RO 325 from the existing minimum salary level of RO 200. The salary of RO 325 shall be comprised of RO 225 towards basic salary and RO 100 as allowance.
Thursday, September 12, 2013
An Overview of Arbitration Under Omani Law
Many corporate entities in Oman are increasingly turning to arbitration to resolve their disputes as opposed to court litigation.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Real Estate Brokerage
The definition of real estate brokerage under Omani law is sufficiently wide to encompass any activities relating to dealing in real estate property of any type for a fee.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Strikes Under Oman Law
We have in the past written about the laws relating to settlement of labour disputes and regulating peaceful strikes in Oman, but it seems topical to revisit the relevant laws.
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