MUSCAT : The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) has called on all private-sector commercial, industrial, and service establishments to obtain prior licences before using the emblem of the Sultanate of Oman (comprising the two swords and the Omani Khanjar), images of His Majesty the Sultan, and images of the late Sultan Qaboos bin Said, on their commercial products or advertisements. This directive comes as the Sultanate of Oman celebrates its 53rd National Day.
Amal bint Abdullah Al Fadhiya (pictured), Head of the Commercial Licencing Section in the Licensing Department at MoCIIP, stressed the importance of securing a license before using the Sultanate of Oman's logo on commercial products.
She underlined the need for businesses to cooperate in the public interest and refrain from using these logos in any product, advertisement, or commercial promotion without obtaining prior permission.
Furthermore, Al Fadhiya highlighted that utilising the state emblem, which includes the Khanjar and the two swords, as well as the Omani Khanjar and the map of the Sultanate of Oman on various commercial products without obtaining the necessary approvals from relevant authorities constitutes a legal violation.
She further pointed out instances where some commercial establishments have incorporated the state emblem, the Royal Emblem, the flag of the Sultanate of Oman, or the map of the Sultanate of Oman on jewellery, locally produced or imported products, and tools without prior permission from the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion and other pertinent authorities.
This call for adherence to licensing requirements aims to safeguard the proper use of national symbols and images, ensuring their respectful and legal application within the Sultanate of Oman's commercial and advertising landscape. Violations of these regulations could result in legal consequences, and businesses are encouraged to comply with these directives to maintain the integrity of these national symbols and images.
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