The Social Insurance Law promulgated by the Royal Decree No.72/91 came in force with effect from July 1, 1992 as stipulated by one of its articles that a public Authority shall be formed under the name of "Public Authority for Social Insurance" enjoying administrative and financial independence, to be responsible for the implementation of this law. The law aims at providing social protection thereby ensuring peace of mind and social stability for the insured and his/her dependants.

The Authority launched the implementation of phase I i.e., insurance against old age, disability and death followed by various stages including insurance against work injuries and occupational diseases in addition to providing insurance coverage to the Oman is working abroad and alike. The Authority has also set up branches in (Salalah, Sohar, Nizwa, Ibri, Buraimi, Ibra and Sur), which form the link between the Authority and the establishments working in remote areas far from the Authority's headquarters in order to facilitate its services to the employers, employees and the beneficiaries under the provisions of this law.
 

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