Oman Issues New Cybercrime Law, Amends Cultural Heritage Regulations

His Majesty Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultan of Oman, on Monday issued two Royal decrees concerning cybercrime legislation and cultural heritage regulations.

Royal Decree No. 61/2026 promulgates the Law on Combating Cybercrime. Following its presentation before the Council of Oman, the decree provides that the provisions of the new law, as attached, shall come into force upon publication. It repeals Royal Decree No. 12/2011 on the Law on Combating Cybercrime, along with any provisions that conflict with the new legislation. The decree further stipulates that it shall be published in the Official Gazette and will take effect from the day after its publication.

Royal Decree No. 62/2026 introduces amendments to certain provisions of the Cultural Heritage Law. After review by the Council of Oman, Article (1) replaces Article Two of Royal Decree No. 35/2019. It authorises the Minister of Heritage and Tourism, in coordination with the Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, to issue the executive regulations and implementation decisions for the law. Until such regulations are issued, existing rules will continue to apply, provided they do not conflict with the amended provisions.

The decree also confirms that the attached amendments will apply to the Cultural Heritage Law of 2019, cancels any conflicting provisions, and will come into force from the day following its publication in the Official Gazette.

 
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