Sharing harmful content can lead to prosecution
The Public Prosecution said publishing digital news, photographs, audio-visual clips, comments, data or information with the intention of harming others is prohibited — even if the content is true or genuine.
Authorities stressed that legal responsibility begins before pressing the “share” button, as seemingly minor actions online can result in serious criminal consequences.
UAE travellers to Oman should take note
UAE travellers visiting Oman should be aware of the country’s strict digital privacy rules. Sharing photos, videos, conversations or personal information about others without consent could result in legal action.
Visitors and residents are urged to think carefully before posting or forwarding content online, as violations can carry penalties including imprisonment of up to three years and fines of up to RO5,000 under Oman’s cybercrime law.
Penalties under Oman’s cybercrime law
Such offences fall under Article 36, paragraphs (2) and (3), of the Law on Combating Cybercrimes issued under Royal Decree 61/2026.
Disclosure of private conversations prohibited
In a separate advisory, the Public Prosecution warned that intercepting, recording, transmitting, broadcasting or disclosing conversations, communications or audio and visual material without authorisation is also a crime.
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