The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion of Oman significantly increased its monitoring and inspection efforts in the first half of 2026 to ensure that commercial and industrial institutions comply with existing laws and regulations throughout the Sultanate of Oman.
Monitoring Product Quality and Protecting Consumers
The inspection teams of this ministry conducted extensive field visits to assess product quality, enforce regulations, and take legal action against unauthorized institutions. These actions have contributed to protecting consumers and supporting a sustainable and transparent investment environment.
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Hilal bin Mohsen Al-Amri, the Director General of the Inspection Department, stated that the results and performance indicators for the first half of 2026 reflect extensive field efforts and ongoing oversight across the provinces. He added, "This ministry focuses on effective monitoring of institutions, protecting consumer rights, and ensuring that products and services comply with approved standards."
Combating Violations and Fraud in the Market
In line with enforcing intellectual property rights, 36 inspection visits were conducted at restaurants, cafes, and retail stores. Teams issued 32 written warnings to institutions involved in imitation and trademark violations in the food, health, and cleaning sectors. Additionally, four warnings were given to restaurants and cafes. Awareness campaigns to combat counterfeit products were also held.
The ministry also conducted 182 inspection visits to fuel stations in the Muscat governorate to ensure compliance with regulations regarding their establishment and operation. The ministry also reviewed 18 reports received through the "Tajawab" platform.
In the area of industrial inspections and support for national products, teams conducted 72 visits to industrial institutions to ensure that actual activities align with registered industrial licenses. Seven licensed facilities with national product identity were also inspected to verify local value-added ratios based on Ministerial Decision No. 62/2022.
The Ministry of Commerce also visited 65 industrial institutions in the Muscat governorate to assess their actual need for foreign labor and ensure that labor requests align with operational scale.
Al-Amri emphasized that the results achieved in the first half of 2026 demonstrate the ministry's ongoing commitment to effective oversight and the protection of consumer and investor rights.
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