The Common dishdasha, Buraimi, Abu, Shaq, Suri and Bedouin, are the five types approved by the ministry. Acting on Article Three of Ministerial Decision 270/2015, which states that “it is not permitted to import or design traditional Omani attire or compromise or adjust it, which could harm the Omani identity”, the ministry imposed specific standards that dishdasha tailors must follow.

Nadia Al Siyabi, Head of the Department of Chemical Products Standardisation at the Directorate General of Standardisation and Metrology, MoCI, said that the implementing the standards will “enhance Omani product quality, which increases consumers’ faith in Omani products, as well as tackle the increase in demand, which poses a positive impact on other sectors,” adding that it will “create more job opportunities, raise the living quality of workers, improve trade and contribute to the national economy.”