We, Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultan of Oman

affirming the principles upon which the Sultanate of Oman is built and directing its policies in various fields: domestically, regionally, and internationally,

entrenching Oman's international standing and its role in establishing the foundations of justice, rights, security, stability, and peace among different nations and peoples,

committing to continue the efforts to forge a better future characterized by further achievements that benefit the nation and its citizens,

continuing the participation of the people of the country and empowering them to shape their future in all aspects of life,

safeguarding the country, preserving its lands, unity, social fabric, and protecting the tenets of its civilisation,

enhancing public rights, duties, and freedoms,

supporting state institutions, and entrenching the principles of shura,

and in pursuance of public interest,

have decreed as follows