Attracting investments, including foreign direct investments, hold significant importance for the economy of every country. Regulatory frameworks for banks and banking practices play a crucial role in this regard.

When looking at a new market, one question tends to come up early: What happens if the state needs the land or the project?

Farah Al Qubtan is a legal professional specializing in corporate and commercial advisory, commercial disputes, and company formation. With qualifications from the University of Reading and University of Law, London, she brings expertise in multiple areas of business law to her practice at Bait Qanoon.

Terminating employees due to redundancy is a challenging and often sensitive issue for employers in Oman.

Ship arrest is a critical legal tool in maritime law that allows creditors to enforce debts against shipowners or operators.

Construction projects in Oman are subject to a clear legal framework when it comes to structural defects and building failures. While this framework offers strong protection to employers, it also places significant responsibilities on contractors, designers, and supervising engineers.

Omani Penal Code No. 7/2018 regulates the breach of trust crime provisions in Articles 360 to 363, and the crime is one seven rimes against the property provided for by law in part eleven, chapter four.

Defects in building materials disputes arise for several reasons, such as the poor quality of the materials or their non-conformity with the agreed specifications.

The Omani Law impose upon contractors and architects/engineers (referred to as "engineers" hereafter) to guarantee the design and construction works they implemented for ten years.

These are geographically defined business areas that offer benefits to companies operating in them, such as exemptions from tax, customs, and duties and simplified administrative procedures, e.g. company incorporation, and visas for expatriates and their families.

Farah Al Qubtan is a legal professional with expertise in corporate and commercial advisory, commercial disputes, and company formation. She holds an LLB from the University of Reading and completed her Legal Practice Course at the University of Law in London.

Many investors view VAT in Oman as a compliance issue that arises only after a business has been established or operations have commenced. In practice, however, VAT considerations often arise much earlier and can influence fundamental investment decisions, including transaction structuring, target company valuations, intra-group arrangements, and the project's financial model.