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More than 500 government service fees slashed in Oman following directives from HM

Ministry of Finance has slashed government service fees from 17% to 96%.

TAS News Service

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Finance on Tuesday reduced fees of more than 500 government services based on the directives from His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik. The new rates will be applicable from January 1, 2022.

In a statement issued by the Ministry said the reduction in fees ranged from 17% to 96%. “The details of the fees will be available on the Ministry’s website,” the statement said.

The Ministry of Finance also confirmed that it has prepared the guide with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, and the Municipalities Sector regarding the reduction of service fees.

On Tuesday, His Majesty Sultan Haitham chaired the cabinet meeting during which he directed the Council of Ministers to fix the fuel prices and also give promotions to government employees who are eligible for promotions.

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