Decision Making in the Sultanate of Oman

Abstract

The ruling system in Oman transferred، as the case in all Arab Gulf States، from the traditional and tribal from of alliance into a rule of a royal family. But، Oman was distinguished by the rule of AL- Ebadhiya AL- Immamiah which is dominated this state during some period of its history. However، this Sultanate witnesses currently existence of political circles whether executive or legislative as the council of ministers and the council of Oman (Parliament); but، the actual center for decision making is the Sultan and the close circle to him. However، there are continuous