Baghdad:The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs, took part in the 31st meeting of the GCC Permanent Committee of Officials of Legislation Departments held in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Omani delegation was led by Dr. Yahya Nasser Al Khusaibi, Undersecretary of the Ministry.
According to Oman News Agency, the meeting focused on several topics aimed at enhancing legislative cooperation among GCC states. Key discussions included the strategy for the Permanent Committee for 2027-2029, preparations for the 2026 meetings concerning legislative principles, and methodologies for drafting unified laws and regulations across the GCC.
Additionally, the meeting reviewed outcomes from the committee of experts on various laws, such as the unified law for aquatic resources protection, veterinary preparations, and industrial organization regulations. A proposal from Oman regarding the activation of competencies in compiling legislative principles was also considered.
On the sidelines, Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Al Barashdi, Director General of Legal Affairs, was recognized with the Excellence Award for Technical Members in GCC Legislation Departments for 2026. The Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs of Oman plays a vital role in representing the Sultanate in these meetings, as stipulated by Royal Decree No. 88/2020.