Primary, appeal circuits for investment and trade court to be established

Muscat: The Supreme Judiciary Council has decided to establish the primary and appeal circuits of the Investment and Trade Court across the various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman and to determine their headquarters and jurisdictional scope. This decision is based on Royal Decree No. 35/2025 mandating the establishment of the Investment and Trade Court and issuing its law.

The decision stipulates the establishment of four appeal circuits outside the Governorate of Muscat, located in the governorates of Dhofar, A’Dakhiliyah, North Al Batinah, and North A’Sharqiyah. Each circuit will be responsible for reviewing cases falling within its specified geographical jurisdiction.

The decision also included the establishment of ten primary circuits in the governorates of Dhofar, Musandam, Al Buraimi, A’Dakhiliyah, North and South Al Batinah, North and South A’Sharqiyah, A’Dhahirah, and Al Wusta, to cover all the governorates of the Sultanate of Oman. This contributes to enhancing the ease of litigation and ensuring the swift adjudication of cases related to investment and trade.

It is noteworthy that the decision will take effect starting 1 October 2025. This decision stems from the Supreme Judiciary Council's commitment to developing the judicial system and providing an attractive legal environment for investment, which supports economic growth and facilitates the conduct of business.