Royal Decree 6/2021 Promulgating the Basic Statute of the State – Decree 14 of 47 https://decree.om/2021/rd20210006/ is to build the Omani character, preserve the national identity, inculcate the scientific method in thinking, develop talents, encourage innovation, consolidate civilised and spiritual values, and anchor the notions of citizenship, tolerance, and harmony. – Education is compulsory throughout the primary education level. The state shall encourage the establishment of private schools and institutes under the supervision of the state in accordance with the provisions of the law. – The state shall endeavour to combat illiteracy. – The state shall guarantee the autonomy of universities, facilitate admission to higher education equally for all on the basis of competency and merit, encourage the establishment of private and community universities, and guarantee that the quality of education in those universities is in line with international quality standards. – The state shall guarantee the freedom of scientific research and promote its institutions, nurture researchers and innovators, and guarantee the means for the effective contribution of the private and community sectors to the 1/20/2025, 3:02 PM