Oman updates law on national symbols with new penalties
Royal Decree 99/2026 amends provisions governing the flag, emblem and anthem.
At a glance
- Royal Decree 99/2026 amends the 2004 law governing national symbols
- New provisions address protection of the flag, emblem and anthem
- Penalties established for deliberate insults to national symbols
- Prohibited acts include lowering or destroying the flag or emblem
Oman has issued Royal Decree 99/2026, which amends the State Flag, Emblem and National Anthem Law of 2004, according to reports from the national press. The decree introduces new provisions related to the protection of these national symbols.
The updated law establishes penalties for deliberately insulting Oman's flag or emblem through acts such as lowering, destroying or other conduct expressing hatred or contempt, the reports indicate.
Why it matters
The amendments strengthen legal protections for national symbols, reflecting their importance to the state.
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