Oman strictly enforces labor laws and regulations in the country to ensure the protection of expatriate workers and their rights
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Video: Why Oman’s expat exodus is placing extra strain on real estate sector
A drop in the expatriate population in Oman is likely to put further pressure on the sultanate’s residential real estate sector, according to the latest report from Savills.
Expatriate residents
Why Oman’s expat exodus is placing extra strain on real estate sector
There are around 320,000 fewer expatriates in Oman today compared to 2016, according to the latest report from Savills
Ministry of Manpower - Oman
Companies in Oman struggling with Omanisation targets, survey reveals
Oxford Business Group survey reveals 59% of CEOs advocate reform of labour laws
expat workers
Omanisation leads to further drop in expat numbers
Expat population in Oman is at its lowest since 2015 as government seeks to boost employment for nationals
Abdullah Nasser Abdullah Al Bakri
Oman bans expats in specific private sector education jobs
Expats currently employed in the specified positions will not be allowed to renew their contracts
medical exam fees
200% increase of medical exam fees for expats in Oman
The move is the latest in line with the country’s Omanisation plan to tackle unemployment among nationals
Expat ban
Oman mulls extending expat visa ban
The six-month ban will expire at the end of January 2019, but may be extended for another half year
hire expatriates
Traffic light system to monitor Omanisation in companies
Commercial banks have the highest proportion of Omani nationals employed, according to government statistics
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Oman introduces new rules to protect expat workers
Employers who file more than five complaints about absconders each month will be investigated by authorities
Minister of Manpower
Oman issues temporary ban on visas for expats from 10 sectors
The sultanate’s Minister of Manpower issues to ban to encourage companies to hire more Omani nationals