We set out below a consolidated list of the prohibited activities. Most of these commercial activities are unlikely to be of interest to foreign investors, but there are a few surprises for foreign investors to be alert to:

1. Manufacture of Omani halwa (Omani dessert)

2. Tailoring of Arab men wearing apparel

3. Tailoring of non-Arab men wearing apparel

4. Tailoring of Arab and non-Arab ladies wearing apparel

5. Tailoring of sports clothing

6. Tailoring of military uniform

7. Manufacture of Omani kimma (Omani cap)

8. Manufacture of women's abaya (gown)

9. Manufacture of Omani khanjar (traditional dagger)

10. Transport and sale of drinking water

11. Motor vehicle electrical repair and recharging of batteries

12. Repairing and cleaning motor vehicle radiators

13. Repairing punctured tyres and metal wheels

14. Wheel balance

15. Motor vehicle service stations

16. Replacement of motor vehicle oils

17. Repairing car air-conditioner

18. Repairing motor vehicle exhaust pipe

19. Car cleaning and polishing

20. Wholesale of fruits and vegetables

21. Wholesale of cooking gas

22. Liquefied petrol gas filling stations

23. Retail sale of fresh fruit, vegetables and dates in specialised stores

24. Retail sale of honey in specialised stores

25. Motor vehicle fuel stations

26. Diesel fuel stations

27. Retail sale of telephones and their accessories in specialised stores

28. Retail sale of mobile telephones and their accessories in specialised stores

29. Retail sale of souvenirs, paintings and gifts in specialised stores

30. Retail sale of flowers and natural plants in specialised stores

31. Retail sale of pottery and handicrafts in specialised stores

32. Retail sale of cooking gas in specialised stores

33. Retail sale of silverware and gifts in specialised stores

34. Retail sale in specialised stores of cards of telecommunications services licensed in the Sultanate

35. Retail sale of traditional weapons in specialised stores

36. Retail sale of animal feed in specialised stores

37. Retail sale of bags in specialised stores

38. Retail sale of ceremony requirements in specialised stores

39. Retail sale of fireworks in specialised stores

40. Retail sale of Omani khanjar (traditional dagger) in specialised stores

41. Retail sale of empty gas cylinders in specialised stores

42. Retail sale of wedding cards in specialised stores

43. Retail sale of handicraft products in specialised stores

44. Retail sale of beekeeping supplies in specialised stores

45. Pilgrim and Umra performers’ transport

46. Road transport by trucks of cooking gas cylinders

47. Loading and unloading of goods

48. Customs clearance offices

49. Valuation of cancelled vehicles

50. Insurance commission agent

51. Real estate brokerage (auctioneer offices)

52. Manpower recruitment offices

53. Employment offices

54. General cleaning of buildings

55. Photocopying and typing services

56. Transactions clearance offices

57. Making and installation of neon signboards

58. Managing and operating fuel stations

59. Driving schools

60. Elderly people care centres

61. Orphanages

62. Other library and archives activities

63. Washing all kinds of clothes and textiles, except what is carried out in tourist establishments

64. Ironing of clothes, except what is carried out in tourist establishments

65. Laundry and steam ironing (dry cleaning), except what is carried out in tourist establishments

66. Hair cutting, styling and shaving for men, except what is carried out in tourist establishments

67. Hairdressing and cosmetic treatment for women, except what is carried out in tourist establishments

68. Hair cutting and styling for children, except what is carried out in tourist establishments

69. Operation of poultry hatcheries

70. Beekeeping and production of honey and beeswax

71. Marine fishing

72. Slaughtering and preparing poultry, rabbits and birds

73. Printing using photocopier machines, computer printers, embossers etc.

74. Transport and sale of non-potable water

75. Renting of cranes with operator

76. Renting of construction machinery and other equipment operated by a worker

77. Renting of construction or demolition equipment operated by a worker

78. Wholesale of livestock

79. Wholesale of fish and sea creatures

80. Wholesale of fish products

81. Retail sale in specialised stores of meat and meat products

82. Retail sale in specialised stores of fish and other seafoods

83. Retail sale in specialised stores of Omani halwa (Omani dessert)

84. Retail sale in specialised stores of poultry (slaughtered)

85. Retail sale in specialised stores of natural herbs

86. Retail sale in specialised stores of medical herbs

87. Retail sale in specialised stores of birds, pets and ornamental fish and their accessories

88. Vehicle towing and recovery service

89. Buying, selling and dividing land

90. Renting and operating of self-owned or leased real estate (residential and non-residential)

91. Operating of buildings (self-owned or leased)

92. Appraisal services for real estate

93. Building management (based on a fee or contract)

94. Management of real estate owners associations

95. Pets care service