Oman Business Law Forum 2025 | 28 October 2025 | 8:30AM to 2:30PM (Oman Time) | Diplomatic Club/ Muscat, Oman


        
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        Oman Business Law Forum 2025 | 28 October 2025 | 8:30AM to 2:30PM (Oman Time) | Diplomatic Club/ Muscat, Oman

Upcoming Oman Business Law Forum 2025 | 28 October 2025 | 8:30AM to 2:30PM (Oman Time) | Diplomatic Club/ Muscat, Oman

 

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Join us in Muscat on 28 October 2025 for the Oman Business Law Forum 2025!

The Law Forum is exclusively for Oman’s in-house counsel community.

 

OVERVIEW

Join us at the Oman Business Law Forum 2025, hosted by LexisNexis Middle East, where leading members of Oman’s legal and business communities come together for a dynamic and insightful exchange.

Bringing together legal professionals, the forum will spotlight the most recent legal developments shaping the future of business and law in Oman. This is your opportunity to gain valuable insights, hear from top experts, and expand your professional network in a collaborative and forward-looking setting.

The event will be held in a welcoming and accessible environment, with sessions designed to inform, inspire, and connect. Whether you are looking to stay updated on key changes or engage with peers and thought leaders, the Oman Business Law Forum is the must-attend legal event of the year.

Seats are limited – secure your place today by completing the registration form.

We look forward to welcoming you to an engaging and impactful event!

For more information or sponsorship queries, contact Malini Dean.

 

PROGRAMME
Theme: Achieving Oman Vision 2040: Legal Roadmap for a Diversified, Sustainable, and Competitive Economy

08:30 AM – 08:45 AM Welcome Reception & Registration
08:45-08:50 AM Opening Remarks: Sarah Haddadi- Head of Rule of Law Business- MENA/ LexisNexis
08:50-09:00 AM Keynote Speech: Paul Sheridan- Chairman of Omani-British Lawyers Association
09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Panel Discussion: Fostering Human Capital for a Knowledge-Based Economy
Category: Human Capital DevelopmentTopic: Employment & Labour Law: Omanisation and Workforce Development
Focus: Legal frameworks supporting national talent development and integration of modern work models.

Key Discussion Points:

  • Strategic updates on Omanisation & compliance trends
  • Empowering national workforce through legal reforms
  • Legal treatment of hybrid roles & part-time employment
  • Legal challenges in cross-sectoral mobility for non-Omani workers
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Panel Discussion: Oman’s New Investment and Commercial Court- A Turning Point in Legal Reform
Category: Economic DiversificationTopic: Modernizing Dispute Resolution for a Competitive, Investor-Friendly Oman
Focus: Exploring the new court’s jurisdiction, procedures, and strategic role in enhancing legal certainty and business confidence under Oman Vision 2040.

Key Discussion Points:

  • Exclusive jurisdiction: commercial, investment, IP, PPP & fintech disputes
  • Court structure: first instance, appeals, and execution judge
  • Fully digital process & strict resolution timelines
  • Streamlined enforcement via dedicated judge & e-platform
  • Legal and commercial implications for businesses and investors
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM   Coffee Break
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Panel Discussion: Legal Foundations for a Green & Digital Future
Category: Green Energy Initiatives & Digital EconomyTopic: AI, Data Protection & Emerging Technologies in a Green Economy
Focus: Balancing innovation with compliance in a sustainable tech-driven market.

Key Discussion Points:

  • Legal framework for digital notarization (Tawtheeq) and e-government
  • Regulatory implications of Oman’s updated Data Protection Law
  • Role of AI in enhancing ESG practices and green compliance
  • Data governance, cybersecurity, and legal tech transformation
  • In-house innovation: Live demonstration using Lexis+ AI
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM  Lunch & Networking  

 

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  • Oman Business Law Forum 2025 | 28 October 2025 | 8:30AM to 2:30PM (Oman Time) | Diplomatic Club/ Muscat, Oman
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