Royal Decree 6/2021 Promulgating the Basic Statute of the State – Decree 7 of 47 https://decree.om/2021/rd20210006/ The royal family shall have a council named the “Royal Family Council” whose formation, governance, responsibilities, and precedence of membership shall be specified by royal order. The Sultan shall, prior to exercising his authorities, take the following oath in a session before Majlis Oman and in the presence of the members of the Royal Family Council, the members of the Council of Ministers, and the members of the Supreme Judicial Council: “I swear by Allah the Almighty to respect the Basic Statute of the State and the laws, to fully protect the interests and freedoms of citizens, and to preserve the independence of the country and its territorial integrity.” The government shall continue to conduct its normal business until the Sultan is enthroned and exercises his powers. 1/20/2025, 3:02 PM