The Oman Update - Official Gazette 1157

Sultani Decrees

Sultani Decree No. 38/2016

Enacting amendments to certain provisions of the Traffic Law (SD 28/93). This Decree contains substantial changes to the existing Law, including new penalties that apply to offenders.

Enacted on 4 August 2016. Effective 30 days following publication.

Ministerial Decisions

Ministry of Commerce & Industry

Ministerial Decision No. 172/2016

Setting the interest rate on commercial loans or debts at 6.5% unless a lesser amount is agreed.

Issued on 20 July 2016. Effective for one year from the date of publication.

Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries

Ministerial Decision No. 209/2016

Concerning the prohibition on the transport of beehives from and to the wilayats of Salalah and Taqa in Dhofar Governorate up to 31 December 2016.