Oman Court Enforces Dutch Ruling:What Foreign Client Need To Know

Foreign clients seeking to enforce international court judgments in Oman often wonder: Is Oman ready to recognize foreign judgments? A recent ruling by the Muscat Court of Appeal answers with a clear "yes", provided the foreign judgment meets the legal requirements under Omani law.

In a significant decision issued in June 2024, the Court of Appeal cancelled the lower court's decision and allowed the Dutch judgment to be enforced.". The judgment sends a strong signal that Oman's judiciary respects international legal reciprocity — even without a treaty.

1. No Treaty Required – Legislative Reciprocity Is Enough

One of the main reasons the lower court had rejected enforcement was the absence of a judicial cooperation treaty between Oman and the Netherlands. However, the Court of Appeal rightly found this reasoning incorrect.