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1.9. The 10th Five-Year Plan is the first executive plan under Oman Vision 2040, which covers 12 priorities under the four themes — (...), environmental and natural resources, (...).

2.20. The privatization process has progressed in the electricity sector, (...) and wastewater and hazardous waste sectors.

6.14. (...) There are no export licensing requirements or procedures nor any export performance requirements. (...) Three species of fish are subject to export restrictions during breeding and reproduction season, for environmental reasons.

7.3. To improve the agriculture sector, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and Water Resources carried out many research and extension activities to educate the farmers and increase their awareness. (...) These research activities include genetic resources, toxic residuals, soil and water management, and biological control.

10.1. Oman is grateful to the WTO Secretariat for providing technical assistance in the past years. However, technical assistance is always needed and is welcomed by Oman. Below are the priority needs of Oman: (...) More training facilities for Omani officials in Trade and Environment Courses; Organization of Trade and Environment seminars, workshops and symposium in Oman.

2.6. Headed by the Prime Minister, the Council of Ministers assists the Sultan in formulating and implementing policies. Cabinet resolutions are passed when the majority of the Cabinet's members are present and with the approval of the majority of those present. The Cabinet also submits recommendations to the Sultan on (...) environmental (...) matters, and proposes draft laws and changes to existing laws.

2.31. Recent examples of further integration include a (...) common Environment Programme for 2020. [27]

[27] Secretariat General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council hold a Press Conference at the Conclusion of the 40th Summit of the GCC Supreme Council, 10 December 2019. (...).

2.35. The free trade agreement between Oman and the United States, signed in January 2006, entered into force in January 2009. The agreement covers (...) environment (...).

2.47. (...) Article 10 states that investment projects can be granted a single approval by the Council of Ministers for establishing, operating, and managing the project, including construction and manpower licences, without the need to undertake any other procedure if the investment project is deemed to be strategic and contributing to the development of public utilities and infrastructures or renewable energy.

3.4. In June 2015, Oman launched Bayan, an import and export reporting and management electronic system, to improve the efficiency of its customs procedures. The Royal Oman Police lists 30 objectives of the Bayan system, notably to reinforce controls over security, health, and environment issues (...).