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His Majesty issues Royal Decree amending penal code, repeals labour law provision

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 66/2026, introducing amendments to certain provisions.

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Muscat: Issued on June 23, 2026, corresponding to 8 Muharram 1448 AH, the Royal Decree stipulates that the attached amendments shall be incorporated into the existing Penal Code.

Under Article 2 of the decree, Article 146 of the Labour Law has been repealed. The decree also abolishes any provisions that contradict or conflict with the newly introduced amendments.

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