The Shura Bureau, in its fifteenth regular meeting of the second annual session of the Tenth Term (2023–2027), held on Monday morning, reviewed a number of  ministerial responses and committee reports, as well as oversight tools submitted by Council members.

During the meeting, the Bureau reviewed the response from the Council of Ministers regarding the Shura Council's report on the Wage Protection System. The response highlighted that the system aims to support efforts in establishing an organized and balanced labour market based on justice and transparency, while also enhancing investment attractiveness by adhering to international standards.
The Bureae also reviewed a response from H.E. the Minister of Information regarding the need to curb unregulated media practices. The Minister noted that the Ministry is currently revising and updating all media licenses in line with the Media Law and its executive regulations.
The Bureae reviewed a report from the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion outlining the achievements of the Specifications and Standards Development Project. The report covered key milestones from 2022 through mid-2025.
The Bureae also examined a number of reports from the Council’s standing committees, including the report of the Economic and Financial Committee assessing the session held in June 2025 to discuss the statement of H.E. the Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion. Another report by the Development and Economic Sector reviewed the sector’s work during the current session.


The Bureae discussed a number of the follow-up tools submitted by Council members to various government entities. These included a request for clarification addressed to the Chairwoman of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority regarding the sector’s contribution to the GDP and its development over recent years.
A similar request was directed to H.E. the Minister of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water Resources concerning the “One Million Palm Trees” project, seeking updates and implementation progress. Another request was addressed to the President of the Environment Authority regarding environmental permit fees, emphasizing the importance of exempting entrepreneurs and holders of the “Riyada” card in support of national SMEs.
The Bureau also reviewed a request addressed to H.E. the Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion regarding the regulatory framework for importing used vehicles, in light of concerns about its impact on citizens and the commercial sector. Additional oversight included a request concerning protection programs for SMEs and the mechanisms used to shield them from foreign competition, including those affiliated with the Oman Investment Authority.
Another request was submitted to the President of the Public Services Authority regarding the cancellation of outstanding electricity and water bills upon a person’s death, emphasizing the importance of exempting heirs for humanitarian and social reasons.
On the education front, the Bureae discussed several oversight tools, including a request addressed to H.E. the Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation regarding the extension of the foundation year for domestic scholarship students to accommodate individual learning differences and help them meet university admission requirements. Other requests addressed the expenses of internal and external scholarships, and a question regarding the activation of electronic verification for academic certificates.



Additionally, a request was reviewed concerning the cancellation of evening classes for Omani students, aimed at restructuring student distribution to enhance the learning environment. The Bureau also approved a proposal to include health insurance benefits for senior citizens under the Social Protection Fund.
A final request was addressed to H.E. the Minister of Housing and Urban Planning concerning the unification of architectural styles for public majlis buildings across the Sultanate, with the goal of establishing a unified framework that respects Omani architectural identity and the social function of these spaces.
The meeting was chaired by H.E. Khalid n Hilal Al Maawali, Chairman of the Shura Council, and attended by members of the Bureau and H.E. Ahmed Mohammed Al Nadabi, Secretary-General of the Council.