MUSCAT: Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq has restored Omani citizenship to 11 people under a royal decree published in the country’s Official Gazette on Sunday, October 18.
Royal Decree No. 89/2026, issued on October 12, reinstates citizenship for the 11 individuals named in an accompanying list published in Issue No. 1670 of the Official Gazette.
The decree’s first article provides for the restoration of nationality to the individuals listed, while the second stipulates that the decree must be published in the Official Gazette and takes effect from the date of its issuance.
The decision was issued following consideration of the Basic Statute of the State and the Omani Citizenship Law introduced under Royal Decree No. 17/2025.
According to the decree, the decision was taken in the public interest.