Oman

Oman

Ban on hiring expats in the Omani private sector

13 May 2019

On 7 May 2019, the Ministry of Manpower issued Ministerial Decision 221/2019 (the MD), implementing a ban on both issuing and renewing work permits for non-Omani individuals in nine job roles in the private sector. The nine positions which must only be held by Omanis include: assistant general manager, administrative director, human resources director, personnel director, training director, follow-up director, public relations director, assistant director and all administrative and clerical positions. The MD came into force on 13 May 2019.

Nature of measure:
  • Treatment and operation
Type:
  • Treatment and operation (Other)
Industry:
  • Not industry specific
Inward FDI:
No
Outward FDI:
No
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