Oman: Trademark

Oman has achieved international geographical indication protection for its frankincense through WIPO, marking a significant milestone in safeguarding one of the nation's most culturally and economically valuable natural products. The registration under the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement provides enhanced legal protection against misuse while reinforcing the authentic connection between Dhofar's Boswellia sacra trees and this historically significant aromatic resin.

The two-day workshop started on June 5, 2023 included discussions on the betterment programs and the efforts that have and will be incurred in the pursuit of achieving a better future.

The GCC has always been proactive about protecting its consumers at large, as well as protecting the rights of trademark owners and the Sultanate of Oman is not lagging behind in the said pursuit.

Promulgating the Animal Welfare Law. Enacted on 21 June 2017.

Issuing the Executive Regulations of Sultani Decree No. 31/96 on determining the rules for investing the funds of the Public Authority for Social Insurance and pension funds.

Continuing the suspension of permits for the temporary recruitment of non-Omani manpower in certain professions.