2021 in Oman - Wikipedia
This articles lists events from the year 2021 in Oman. 30 July - A Liberian-flagged tanker ship was struck by a drone attack off the coast of Oman, killing two crew members. [1] ^ "Israel blames Iran for attack on tanker that killed Briton and Romanian". The …
COVID-19 pandemic in Oman - Wikipedia
The COVID-19 pandemic in Oman was a part of the worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The virus was confirmed to have reached Oman on 24 February 2020 when two citizens tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from Iran . [ 4 ]
Country Reports on Terrorism 2021: Oman - U.S. Department of …
Oman issued statements condemning terrorist attacks around the world in 2021. 2021 Terrorist Incidents: There were no reported terrorist incidents in Oman in 2021. Legislation, Law Enforcement, and Border Security: There were no changes to …
Oman: Freedom in the World 2021 Country Report | Freedom House
Oman is a hereditary monarchy, and power is concentrated in the hands of the sultan. The regime restricts virtually all political rights and civil liberties, imposing criminal penalties for criticism and dissent. Sultan Qaboos bin Said died in January; he had ruled Oman since 1970.
Haitham bin Tariq - Wikipedia
On 12 January 2021, the Sultan issued a royal decree creating a Crown Prince role, stating that Oman’s crown prince will be the eldest son of the serving sultan. This made his eldest son, Sayyid Theyazin, the country's first crown prince, [ 33 ] and officially formalised the …
Oman: Celebrating five years of progress and pride - ZAWYA
1 day ago · The promulgation of key laws such as Royal Decree No 6/2021, which updated Basic Law of the State, marks a pivotal moment in Oman’s legal framework. This law lays down principles for governance and aims to build a robust state based on law and institutions.
World Report 2021: Oman - Human Rights Watch
Omani authorities continued to block local independent newspapers and magazines critical of the government, harass activists, and arrest individuals for their real or perceived gender identity...
Annual Report on the Human Rights Situation in Oman (2021)
The Omani Centre for Human Rights (OCHR) presents its ninth annual report, reviewing human rights in Oman for the year 2021.
Oman’s economy recovered in 2021 from the previous year’s collapse in oil prices and the economic crisis resulting from COVID-19 thanks to rising oil prices and external demand, and growth in the non-hydrocarbon sector. The fiscal deficit and government debt, which jumped in 2020, are projected to.
OMAN 2021 HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT . EXECUTIVE SUMMARY . The Sultanate of Oman is a hereditary monarchy ruled since January 2020 by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Al Said. The sultan has sole authority to enact laws through royal decree, although ministries and …