Royal Decree 6/2021 Promulgating the Basic Statute of the State – Decree 26 of 47 https://decree.om/2021/rd20210006/ The Sultan shall undertake the following functions and powers: – Preserving the independence of the country and its territorial integrity, protecting its security, safeguarding the rights and liberties of citizens, guaranteeing the rule of law and directing the public policy of the state. – Taking prompt measures to counter any danger threatening the safety of the state, its territorial integrity, or the security and interests of its nation, or hindering the performance of the functions of state institutions. – Presiding over the Council of Ministers or appointing a person to preside over it. – Presiding over specialised councils or appointing a person to preside over them. – Establishing, regulating, and abolishing units of the administrative apparatus of the state. – Appointing deputy prime ministers, ministers, and their equivalent, and relieving them of their office. – Appointing undersecretaries of ministries, 1/20/2025, 3:02 PM