Muscat: Based on the Royal orders of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the State Council today opened sessions of its second regular sitting of the Eighth Term (2023-2027), in accordance with the provisions of Article (38) of the Council of Oman Law. According to Oman News Agency, the Council discussed a number of proposals and studies submitted by the permanent committees for debate during the Eighth Term. It also reviewed the Council of Ministers' reply about a study on setting standards for regulating e-commerce and arts, including their desired role in supporting the national economy and efficiency of spending in the Sultanate of Oman.