New Government Initiative to Announce More Jobs for Persons with Disabilities: What It Means for Inclusive Business Growth in Oman
Muscat: By the end of 2025, the private sector had employed more than 2,500 individuals with disabilities, while the government sector employed approximately 2,000, according to Khalid Al-Ghamari, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labor. He shared these figures during the Together Forward Forum held on Monday. Additionally, the government sector plans to create around 100 new job opportunities for persons with disabilities in the coming days.
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The employment of over 4,500 persons with disabilities across Oman’s private and government sectors signals a growing inclusive workforce trend, opening up new avenues for businesses to enhance diversity and corporate social responsibility. For investors and entrepreneurs, this creates opportunities to develop specialized products, services, and workplace accommodations, tapping into an underserved market while aligning with national labor policies. Smart players should proactively integrate accessibility and inclusion strategies to stay competitive and future-proof their operations.
