Ministry boosts regulatory oversight

The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion in the Sultanate of Oman focused during the first half of 2026 on strengthening field inspections to ensure that commercial and industrial establishments comply with laws and regulations. The ministry carried out 36 inspection visits to protect consumer rights, issued 32 warnings to entities that misled or attacked trademarks, and addressed 198 reports related to electronic payments and market presence. In the industrial sector, inspection teams conducted 72 visits to verify that activities aligned with licensing requirements. Additionally, the regulatory efforts led to improvements in compliance by inspecting 172 scales and documenting 168 violations related to non-conforming products, all aimed at enhancing market stability, safeguarding consumer rights, and supporting a competitive investment environment.