Basic Statute of the State of Oman 2021
Obligations of the State
  • English

    The Sultan shall undertake the following functions and powers:
    – Preserving the independence of the country and its territorial integrity, protecting its security, safeguarding the rights and liberties of citizens, guaranteeing the rule of law and directing the public policy of the state.
    ... (Art. 49)

  • Arabic

    يقوم السلطان بالمهام والصلاحيات الآتية:
    – المحافظة على استقلال البلاد، ووحدة أراضيها، وحماية أمنها، ورعاية حقوق المواطنين وحرياتهم، وكفالة سيادة القانون، وتوجيه السياسة العامة للدولة.
    … (المادّة ٤٩)

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Basic Statute of the State of Oman 2021 (English). According to Art. 3: “The official language of the State is the Arabic language.”

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