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Royal Decree No. 4 of 1994 concerning the Arabian Oryx Sanctuary.

Country/Territory
Oman
Document type
Legislation
Date
1994
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 519, 15 January 1994.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Use restrictions
Geographical area
Asia, Indian Ocean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Royal Decree enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Royal Decree is composed of 3 articles, an Annex and a map. Article 1 states that the area illustrated in the attached Annex and map shows the position of the sanctuary called the Arabian Oryx Sanctuary. Article 2 states that the Arabian Oryx Sanctuary should abide by the provisions given in the attached Annex. The Annex is entitled Arabian Oryx Sanctuary. Article 2 of this Annex gives the coordinates of the reserve. Article 3 states that the Minister of Regional Municipalities and the Environment is to issue regulations and implementing decisions to this Decree in coordination with Ministries and parties concerned. These should determine the location of entrances to the Sanctuary, its opening times, and the activities that are permitted or forbidden within it.

Full text
Arabic

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ministerial Decision No. 111 of 2000 regulating the management of the Arabian Oryx Reserve.

Legislation | Oman | 2000

Keyword: Protected area, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Royal Decree No. 11 of 2007 amending the Annex of Royal Decree No. 4 of 1994 concerning the Arabian Oryx Sanctuary.

Legislation | Oman | 2007

Keyword: Protected area, Use restrictions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Royal Decree No 79/2011 amends the name of the Arabian Oryx Sanctuary as Natural Living Sanctuary in the Al Wusta Region.

Legislation | Oman | 2011

Keyword: National parks, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX