KHALED AL BALUSHI
MUSCAT, NOV 10
The State Council will begin its fourth ordinary session of the eighth term on Sunday, in implementation of the Royal orders of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik following the issuance of Royal Decree 97/2026 amending certain provisions of the Law of the Council of Oman.
Khalid bin Ahmed al Saadi, Secretary-General of the State Council, said that the recent amendments to the Law of the Council of Oman contribute to developing procedures, clarifying responsibilities, and enhancing coordination between the State Council, the Majlis Ash’shura, and the Council of Ministers.
Al Saadi pointed to the Royal directives issued by His Majesty during his meeting with the chairman and members of the State Council Bureau, which emphasised the importance of integrating efforts among state institutions, translating proposals and outcomes into practical steps that serve society.
During the third regular session, the State Council held 10 general meetings during which the council discussed 23 topics, including the draft of the Eleventh Five-Year Development Plan (2026–2030), the draft general budget of the state for the fiscal year 2026, 13 draft laws and 8 specialised studies.
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