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Document overview
Confers judicial-police status on holders of 27 scheduled Ministry of Information posts, each within that office's competence, for enforcement of Media Law 58/2024 and regulations and decisions issued to implement it.
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Scope and exclusions
Applies to
The schedule covers posts dealing with press and publications, artistic works, media licensing, private and electronic broadcasting, advertising and cinema; authority follows the office rather than a named person.
Limitations and exclusions
Does not amend Media Law requirements or sanctions, grant a media licence, or confer general investigative or police powers outside the Law and the functional competence of scheduled offices.
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Official source
Ministerial Decision 26/2026 · issued 5 March 2026 · effective the day after publication · 27 scheduled job titles · Oman Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs
September 13, 2026
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