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Category: Labour

Navigate Oman’s employment landscape. Get critical updates on labour laws, recruitment trends, Omanization policies, and HR best practices for businesses.

Visa Renewal Grace Period Ends July 31: What It Means for Businesses and Investors in Oman

The Ministry of Labour in Muscat has reminded individuals and employers that the grace period to rectify employment status, including

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New Labour Ministry Service Transfer Rules for Absent Workers: Implications for Business Operations in Oman

The Ministry of Labour has announced a mechanism for transferring services of workers with work abandonment reports during the grace

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New MoL Mechanisms for Appointing Omani Representatives: Implications for Businesses Registering in Oman

The Ministry of Labour has mandated that every commercial registration in Oman must hire at least one Omani employee within

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Mandatory Professional Accreditation for Engineers: How New Requirements Starting August 2025 Will Impact Oman’s Construction Industry

Starting August 1, 2025, all engineers in Oman must obtain a professional accreditation certificate from the Oman Society of Engineers

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No Contracts for Non-Compliant Companies: How Tender Board’s Omanisation Rates Affect Your Business Opportunities

Muscat: The General Secretariat of the Tender Board has issued Circular No. (2025/2), directing ministries to refrain from contracting with

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Understanding Labour Law Benefits for Muslim Employees: Key Insights for Businesses Planning Hajj in Oman

The Sultanate of Oman’s Labour Law, per Royal Decree 53/2023, supports Muslim employees wishing to perform Hajj. Employees are entitled

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190 Job Vacancies in Muscat: Insights for Investors and Entrepreneurs Amidst Growing Competition

The Ministry of Labour is conducting tests and interviews for 190 vacancies in Muscat Governorate. A total of 5,220 citizens

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New Midday Break Regulations: Essential Compliance Steps for Businesses in Oman

The Ministry of Labour in Muscat has prohibited employing workers at construction sites in high temperatures from 12:30 pm to

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Over 245,000 Omani Firms Lack Local Employment: Implications for Investment and Economic Growth in Oman

In Muscat, the Ministry of Labour aims to balance business sustainability and job localization by mandating firms over a year

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ROP’s Fine Waivers for Overstaying Expats: Key Implications for Businesses and Investment in Oman

The Royal Oman Police has announced exemptions from fines for undocumented laborers and visitors whose visas have expired. This initiative,

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