Health Ministry Sets New Rule for Digital Marriage Licenses

The Ministry of Health in Oman issued a warning regarding the necessity of documenting marriage tests issued from outside the country and accredited institutions. It also emphasized that there is no need to consult a notary public to finalize a marriage contract. Additionally, the ministry warned against entering into marriage contracts without a medical test certificate. The Ministry of Health has introduced a new requirement for issuing electronic marriage contracts: the submission of a medical examination result. In another development, the Sultanate of Oman and the United Kingdom signed letters of intent in the fields of space and artificial intelligence in education. Both parties also signed agreements to strengthen trade and investment relations, including an announcement of providing 300 job opportunities for Omanis in the oil and gas sector through the "Obal" initiative and the Ministry of Labour.