The Social Protection Fund is the official entity responsible for launching all social protection initiatives and programs in the Sultanate of Oman. It is an entity with administrative and financial independence established by Royal Decree No. (33/2021). Its mission is to implement the provisions of the Social Protection Law and the relevant legislation, and to cooperate with the authorities dedicated for carrying out protection, empowerment, integration, welfare and support programs to ensure the availability of such programs to eligible categories.