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Basic Statute of Oman

1996 · 20th century · Also known as Basic Law of Oman

The Basic Statute of Oman is the country's constitutional document, issued by royal decree of Sultan Qaboos bin Said in November 1996. It defines Oman as an Arab, Islamic and independent state ruled by a hereditary sultan, sets out rules of succession and basic rights, and provides for the Council of Oman, including the elected consultative council. It was revised in 2011 and 2021.

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Basic Statute of Oman. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/basic-statute-of-oman
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