Oman tightens Shura Council attendance rules, expands review of budget plans

MUSCAT — Oman has amended its Council of Oman Law to tighten attendance requirements for Shura Council members and refer draft development plans and the state budget to both legislative chambers simultaneously for review. The changes fall under Royal Decree No. 97/2026, issued by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on October 26. The decree …