Royal Decree No. 53 of 1975 regarding the Department of Collection of Omani Heritage. Country/Territory Oman Document type Legislation Date 1975 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Cultural heritage Institution 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 The Royal Decree is composed of 3 articles. Article 1 states that the Department of Collection of Omani Heritage, also referred to as the Authority for the Collection of Omani manuscripts, is to be transferred from the Ministry of Information and Culture to the Ministry of Royal Diwan Affairs. Article 2 states that all contravening provisions and texts are cancelled. Article 3 requires this Decree to be published in the Official Gazette. Full text Arabic