COVID-19 Oman: Corporate Governance Procedures And Practical Considerations

For over two months now, businesses in Oman have continued to operate as well as they can despite the global lockdown. This article examines the corporate governance aspects that directors, managers and shareholders in Oman should bear in mind when managing businesses, while continuing to uphold the social distancing mandates set out by the Government.

Covid-19 Lockdown

On 1 April 2020, Oman was placed on lockdown with closed borders and restricted movement within the country. The authorities directed the entire population to "stay at home" and observe stringent social distancing measures to flatten the curve of the spread of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). The lockdown will continue until at least 29 May 2020.