Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik , the ruler of Oman has ordered to release 166 prisoners in the country. The Royal pardon was announced on the occasion of the National Day of the country. The Royal Pardon was announced as gesture by the Sultan to provide prisoners to begin a new life.
Rulers in the GCC countries usually order to release prisoners during holy month of Ramadan and other celebrations. The practice to pardon prisoners is an annual one that aims to strengthen family ties.
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Meanwhile, Wednesday and Thursday, 22-23 November 2023 will be an official holiday for all employees working in the government sector, legal entities and private sector in Oman.
The Ministry of Labour in a statement said that employers may agree with their respective employees to continue working during the above-mentioned two days, if deemed necessary, provided the workers be compensated for that.
Oman celebrates National Day to commemorate the country’s independence from Portuguese control in 1650. Oman celebrates the national day by conducting include parades, fireworks, camel races, a horse show, and once every five years, a military exhibition drill.
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