Employment Surge Ahead: Nearly 13,000 Omani Citizens to Join Workforce by 2025 – What This Means for Investors and Business Owners
The Ministry of Labor (MoL) has reported that a total of 12,936 Omanis were employed through new and replacement jobs during the first half of this year. Of these, 2,316 jobs were in the public sector, while 10,620 were in the private sector. The ministry confirmed that it has achieved 38 percent of its annual employment target.
In addition, the ministry revealed that there were 4,292 training opportunities linked to employment and replacement, with a completion rate of 39 percent. These opportunities included 473 in the government sector and 3,819 in the private sector.
Overall, the combined total of employment and training opportunities reached 17,228, marking an achievement rate of 38.28 percent.
Furthermore, the total number of employment opportunities for individuals with prior work experience was 35,807, comprising 17,228 first-time job opportunities and 18,579 for those previously employed.
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The creation of nearly 13,000 jobs within the first half of the year, with a strong emphasis on the private sector, signals growing opportunities for Omani workforce integration and private sector expansion. However, with only 38% of annual targets met and a modest training completion rate of 39%, businesses and investors should prioritize workforce development and skill enhancement to fully capitalize on emerging labor market potential. Smart entrepreneurs and policymakers must leverage this gap by investing in targeted training programs and scalable employment solutions to drive sustainable economic growth.
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