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Politics of Oman

Member State of the Arab League

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Basic Statute
 * Human rights

Monarchy
 * Sultan Haitham bin Tariq
 * Crown Prince Theyazin bin Haitham

Cabinet
Council
 * Council of State Chairman
 * Consultative Assembly Chairman

Elections
 * Recent elections
    * General: 2015
    * 2019
    * 2023

Administrative divisions
 * Governorates (محافظات)
 * Provinces (ولايات)

Foreign relations
 * Foreign Ministry Minister: Sayyid Badr Albusaidi

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 * Diplomatic missions of / in Oman

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 * Nationality law
 * Passport
 * Visa requirements
 * Visa policy

Related topics
 * National symbols
    * Flag
    * National emblem
    * Anthem

 * Military
 * Geography
 * History

 Oman portal
 * Other countries

 * v
 * t
 * e

The Politics of Oman take place in a framework of an absolute monarchy, where
the Sultan of Oman is both head of state and head of government. The Sultan is
hereditary, who appoints a cabinet to assist him. The sultan also serves as the
supreme commander of the armed forces and prime minister.





CONTENTS

 * 1 Monarchy
 * 2 Judicial system
 * 3 Administrative divisions
 * 4 The Consultative Council
 * 5 Political parties and elections
   * 5.1 International organization participation
 * 6 Notes and references
 * 7 External links


MONARCHY[EDIT]

The Sultan is a direct descendant of Sayyid Sa'id bin Sultan, who first opened
relations with the United States in 1833. The Sultanate has neither political
parties nor legislature, although the bicameral representative bodies provide
the government with advice. The present Sultan has no direct heir, and has not
publicly designated a successor. Instead, the ruling family should unanimously
designate a new Sultan after his death. If they do not designate a new ruler
after three days, then they open a letter left to them by the deceased Sultan,
containing a recommendation for a new Sultan.

The current sultan is Haitham bin Tariq, who was appointed on 11 January 2020
following the death of his cousin Sultan Qaboos bin Said al-Saidd[1]


JUDICIAL SYSTEM[EDIT]

The court system in Oman is regulated by Royal Decree 90/99. There are three
court levels in Oman, the Elementary Court is the lowest court, followed by the
Court of Appeal, and then the Supreme Court as the highest court in the country.

In addition to this there is an Administrative Court that looks into cases made
against the government.


ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS[EDIT]

Administratively, the populated regions are divided into 59 districts
(wilayats), presided over by governors (walis) responsible for settling local
disputes, collecting taxes, and maintaining peace. Most wilayats are small; an
exception is the wilayat of Dhofar, which comprises the whole province. The wali
of Dhofar is an important government figure, holding cabinet rank, while other
walis operate under the guidance of the Ministry of Interior.


THE CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL[EDIT]

In November 1991, Sultan Qaboos replaced the 10-year-old State Consultative
Council with the Consultative Assembly (Majlis al-Shura) to systematize and
broaden public participation in government. The Assembly has 84 elected members
and exercises some legislative powers. Representatives were chosen in the
following manner: Local caucuses in each of the 59 districts sent forward three
nominees' names, whose credentials were reviewed by a cabinet committee. These
names were then forwarded to the Sultan, who made the final selection. The
Consultative Assembly serves as a conduit of information between the people and
the government ministries. It is empowered to review drafts of economic and
social legislation prepared by service ministries, such as communications and
housing, and provide recommendations. Service ministers also may be summoned
before the Majlis to respond to representatives' questions. It has no authority
in the areas of foreign affairs, defense, security, and finances. The Council of
State (Majlis al-Dawla) has 83 appointed members including 14 women.


POLITICAL PARTIES AND ELECTIONS[EDIT]

Oman does not allow political parties and only holds elections with expanding
suffrage for a consultative assembly. The previously influential opposition
movement, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Oman, is dormant today. The
last elections were held on 27 October 2019.


INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATION[EDIT]

Oman participates in ABEDA, AFESD, AL, AMF, ESCWA, FAO, G-77, GCC, IAEA, IBRD,
ICAO, IDA, IDB, IFAD, IFC, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, Inmarsat, Intelsat, Interpol,
IOC, ISO (correspondent), ITU, NAM, OIC, OPCW, United Nations, UNCTAD, UNESCO,
UNIDO, UPU, WFTU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTrO.


NOTES AND REFERENCES[EDIT]

 1. ^ "Haitham bin Tariq sworn in as Oman's new sultan".


EXTERNAL LINKS[EDIT]

 * Oman portal

 * Oman Ministry of Information
 * Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs


 * v
 * t
 * e

Elections in Oman
General elections
 * 1991
 * 1994
 * 1997
 * 2000
 * 2003
 * 2007
 * 2011
 * 2015
 * 2019
 * 2023

Local elections
 * 2012
 * 2016
 * 2022


 * v
 * t
 * e

Elections in Asia
Sovereign states
 * Afghanistan
 * Armenia
 * Azerbaijan
 * Bahrain
 * Bangladesh
 * Bhutan
 * Brunei
 * Cambodia
 * China
 * Cyprus
 * East Timor (Timor-Leste)
 * Egypt
 * Georgia
 * India
 * Indonesia
 * Iran
 * Iraq
 * Israel
 * Japan
 * Jordan
 * Kazakhstan
 * North Korea
 * South Korea
 * Kuwait
 * Kyrgyzstan
 * Laos
 * Lebanon
 * Malaysia
 * Maldives
 * Mongolia
 * Myanmar
 * Nepal
 * Oman
 * Pakistan
 * Philippines
 * Qatar
 * Russia
 * Saudi Arabia
 * Singapore
 * Sri Lanka
 * Syria
 * Tajikistan
 * Thailand
 * Turkey
 * Turkmenistan
 * United Arab Emirates
 * Uzbekistan
 * Vietnam
 * Yemen

States with
limited recognition
 * Abkhazia
 * Northern Cyprus
 * Palestine
 * South Ossetia
 * Taiwan

Dependencies and
other territories
 * British Indian Ocean Territory
 * Christmas Island
 * Cocos (Keeling) Islands
 * Hong Kong
 * Macau

 * Category
 * Asia portal


 * v
 * t
 * e

Oman articles
History
 * Archaeology
 * Magan
 * Incense trade route
 * Tribes of Arabia
 * Imamate of Oman
 * Omani Empire
 * Muscat and Oman
 * Battle of Dhank
 * Jebel Akhdar War
 * Dhofar Rebellion
   * Battle of Mirbat
 * 1970 coup d'état
 * 2011 protests (Arab Spring)
 * 2018–2019 unemployment protests


Geography

 * Borders
 * Cities
 * Eco-regions
 * Geology
 * Governorates
 * Provinces
 * Rivers
 * Rub' al Khali (desert)
 * World heritage sites
 * Wildlife


Politics

 * Foreign relations
 * Human rights
   * LGBT
 * Law enforcement
 * Military
 * Visa policy

Government
 * Sultan
 * Crown Prince
 * Cabinet
 * Council
   * Council of State (upper house)
   * Consultative Assembly (lower house)


Economy

 * Agriculture
 * Central bank
 * Companies
 * Petroleum
 * Rial (currency)
 * Telecommunications
 * Tourism
 * Transport
   * airports


Society

 * Anthem
 * Cinema
 * Crime
 * Cuisine
 * Culture
   * regional
 * Demographics
 * Education
 * Emblem
 * Flag
 * Healthcare
 * International rankings
 * Language
 * Music
 * People
 * Public holidays
 * Religion
 * Sport
 * Traditional games
 * Women


 * Outline
 * Index

 * Category
 * Portal