New rules for duty-free shops in Oman

The Ministry of Finance has issued new rules for establishing duty-free shops in Oman as well as purchases and sales made in these shops.

The Ministerial decision includes a list of regulations, conditions, and procedures for duty-free shops.

"Departing passengers and transit passengers on international flights and departing aircrew members can purchase items from the duty-free shop by submitting their passports and boarding pass at the duty-free sales counters.” - Ministerial decision.

In the event of cancellation of the flight, the staff shall be obliged to cancel the sale which has taken place.