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Legal system and research in the Sultanate of Oman

Guide to the law and legal research in Oman written by Khalil Mechantaf, a Beirut attorney, updated by Thomas Wigley, a partner at Trowers and Hamlins' Oman office. The guide, which is on New York University's Globalex website,  provides background and historical information on Oman and outlines the system of government, the composition of the judiciary and the court system. It includes a list of laws and legal codes.

Audiovisual Library of International Law

The Audiovisual Library of International Law is a free multimedia resource compiled by the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs. It consists of the Historic Archives, the Lecture Series and the Research Library. The Historic Archives collection focuses on key legal instruments covering a wide range of international law topics; documentary and audiovisual materials, including video and audio recordings and photographs, are provided for each legal instrument.

Overview of the United Arab Emirates Legal System

Guide to the legal system of the United Arab Emirates, by academic Ahmed Aly Khedr and UAE government lawyer Bassam Alnuaimi, on New York University's Globalex website. The guide was published in 2014 and updated in 2024 and gives background information about the United Arab Emirates, an outline of its legal system, summary of the influence of Sharia law in the UAE, and highlights the main provisions of the Constitution. The authors provide a description of how laws are made and links are given for a selection of laws (mostly in Arabic).

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