Royal Decree 40/2019 establishing the Western Hajar Starlight Reserve in the Governorate of Dakhiliyah
Made 2019-05-08 · Text as of 2026-10-01
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- Language
- English
- Kind
- Act
- Country
- Oman
- Subjects
- Wild species and ecosystems
- Keywords
- biodiversity, ecosystem conservation, national parks, protection of environment, protected area
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Note: This is a translated version of the royal decree. In case of discrepancy between the Arabic original and English translation, the Arabic text prevails. Royal Decree 40/2019 Establishing the Western Hajar Starlight Reserve in the Governorate of Dakhiliyah We, Qaboos bin Said, the Sultan of Oman after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State promulgated by Royal Decree 101/96, and the Natural Reserves and Wildlife Conservation Law promulgated by Royal Decree 6/2003, and in pursuance of public interest, have decreed as follows Article I A natural reserve named “Western Hajar Starlight Reserve in the Governorate of Dakhiliyah” is hereby established, and the area, of which the dimensions are specified in the attached annex and map, is hereby designated to it. Article II The Minister of Environment and Climate Affairs shall issue the regulations and decisions for implementing this decree in coordination with the concerned ministries and bodies, provided they include the manner for managing the reserve, rules governing public entry, prescribed fees, timing of visits, permitted activities, banned activities, and appropriate administrative penalties in each case. Article III This decree shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall come into force on the day following the date of its publication. Issued on: 2 Ramadan 1440 Corresponding to: 8 May 2019 Qaboos bin Said Sultan of Oman 1 Note: This is a translated version of the royal decree. In case of discrepancy between the Arabic original and English translation, the Arabic text prevails. Annex Specifying the Dimensions of the Western Hajar Starlight Reserve in the Governorate of Al-Dakhiliyah The dimensions of the Western Hajar Starlight Reserve in the Governorate of Al-Dakhiliyah are hereby specified in accordance with the following coordinates: No Coordinates East North 1 506000 2592000 2 510000 2588000 3 520000 2583000 4 529000 2575000 5 530000 2568000 6 530000 2563000 7 524000 2563000 8 520000 2570000 9 513000 2570000 10 505000 2573000 11 504000 2580000 12 505000 2585000 13 506000 2592000 2 Note: This is a translated version of the royal decree. In case of discrepancy between the Arabic original and English translation, the Arabic text prevails. 3