interference in the affairs of others, as well as, the non-acceptance of interference in the Sultanate's affairs by others, Sultan Qaboos noted. He affirmed his great care for the development plans in order to build a community based on prosperity, science and knowledge. "A percentage of these development programmes have been implemented in various parts of the Sultanate." The legal and judicial systems have been upgraded and modernised to keep pace with the developments. Accordingly, the laws and statutes necessary for the purpose were promulgated, culminating in the Basic Law of the State.
