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The oath-taking ceremony occurred in Muscat with Attorney General Nasr Khamis Al Sawai in attendance, according to a Times of Oman report on the event. These 30 deputies, identified as the Jadara batch, have now officially commenced their roles within the public prosecution system. The development forms one element of systematic efforts to expand and professionalise the judiciary across the Sultanate.
Administration of the oath followed Article 11 of the Public Prosecution Law, originally issued under Royal Decree 92/99. It grants the new deputies authority to apply legal provisions, launch public actions and protect individual rights and freedoms. Officials framed the step as essential to strengthening the rule of law and accelerating delivery of justice.
Deputies in the batch first completed the Postgraduate Diploma Programme in Judicial Sciences at the High Judicial Institute. They then fulfilled a mandatory period of practical training lasting not less than two years in both geographic and specialised departments of the Public Prosecution, as required by Article 10 of the governing law. The combined academic and field preparation equips them to handle the demands of prosecutorial responsibilities with enhanced competence.
After the formal swearing-in, Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Judiciary Council Sayyid Mohammed Sultan Al Busaidi held a meeting with the newly appointed officials. He congratulated them on reaching this milestone and underlined the importance of demonstrating integrity, impartiality and full independence in all case handling. Adherence to established judicial ethics and regulatory guidelines was presented as fundamental to effective performance in their new positions.
The latest appointments support the judicial capacity-building priorities set out in Oman Vision 2040, which calls for an independent, specialised and efficient judiciary. The Supreme Judiciary Council has pursued a 2024-2040 strategic plan that encompasses legislative updates, expanded use of specialised courts and digital transformation of procedures. These measures have already produced institutions such as the Court of Investment and Commerce, launched to ease pressure on general courts by focusing on commercial and investment disputes.[[1]](https://www.trowers.com/insights/2025/may/omans-court-of-investment-and-commerce-delivering-vision-2040-through-judicial-reform)
Comparable induction events have taken place at regular intervals, with 15 second-class public prosecutors sworn in during February 2025 and 29 more in November 2023. The recurring ceremonies illustrate a consistent programme of recruiting and qualifying Omani nationals for judicial service. Such initiatives directly address the need for skilled personnel capable of managing an evolving caseload while upholding international standards of fairness and efficiency.
Further elements of the reform agenda include adoption of electronic case management systems, remote hearing capabilities and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to reduce delays. The Supreme Judiciary Council has also prioritised ongoing training partnerships and infrastructure upgrades at court facilities throughout the country. These coordinated steps aim to position Oman’s judicial system as responsive to both national development targets and broader economic diversification objectives under the long-term vision.
