The Sultanate of Oman participated in the 26th meeting of the GCC Permanent Legislation Committee, held at the Gulf Cooperation Council General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh. The meeting brought together delegations from GCC member states to advance the harmonisation of laws across the Gulf region.
Oman's Delegation
Oman's delegation was led by Dr Yahya Nasser Al Khusaibi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs. His presence underscored Oman's active engagement in regional legislative coordination under the GCC Permanent Legislation Committee framework.
Key Agenda Items
The meeting's agenda covered several priority areas for GCC legislative cooperation:
- Work strategy 2026–2028 — delegates reviewed and agreed on the Permanent Legislation Committee's multi-year activity plan. - Expert committee findings — the meeting examined outcomes from specialised committees working on unified legislation for GCC member states. - Support for technical committees — participants discussed how to strengthen assistance to GCC technical committees charged with drafting laws, enacting regulations, and preparing regional conventions. - Legislative principles committee — delegates considered the GCC Secretariat General's proposals to form a dedicated committee of experts and specialists to work alongside member-state departments in compiling shared legislative principles.
Oman's Commitment to GCC Legal Harmonisation
Oman's participation in the 26th GCC Permanent Legislation Committee meeting reaffirms the Sultanate's support for cooperation with fellow Gulf states and the synchronisation of laws across the GCC. Such forums are essential for building a unified legislative voice on issues that affect all member nations, contributing to greater cohesion across the Gulf region.
