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Observer
6 days ago
- Business
- Observer
MoL sets mechanisms to appoint one Omani per commercial register
Muscat: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) on Sunday issued mechanisms for enforcing the decision to appoint at least one Omani employee for every commercial registration that has completed one year since its establishment. The decision applies to entities operating under various categories, including foreign investment establishments, enterprises with more than 10 workers, those with fewer than 10 workers, and commercial registrations held by entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals. 1. Foreign investment establishments Foreign investment entities that have completed one year of commercial activity are required to submit a plan for hiring at least one Omani citizen within a three-month period. Direct employment or the submission of a clear operational plan leading to actual recruitment will be accepted. A blanket restriction will apply to all non-compliant foreign investment firms, regardless of the number of expatriate employees on record. Firms will be granted a grace period not exceeding three months from the notification date to rectify their status in line with the decision. This mechanism is established in coordination with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion to align business registration procedures with labour market regulations. 2. Establishments with more than 10 employees Companies employing more than 10 workers must submit an Omanisation plan to hire at least one national within three months. Employment can be direct or through the presentation of an operational plan leading to effective recruitment. The company will be notified electronically via the system that employment is required. If the company fails to respond, restrictions will be imposed on new licences, and the ban will appear automatically in the system. 3. Establishments with fewer than 10 employees Firms employing fewer than 10 workers must also submit a plan to employ at least one Omani within six months. All such firms will be assessed within a six-month period from the notification date to evaluate their contribution to the local added value (LAV). Direct employment or a clear operational plan leading to hiring will be accepted. If the firm's contribution to LAV is established, temporary exemption from the appointment requirement may be granted. Failure to comply within the period will result in restrictions on new licences, and the ban will be reflected electronically in the system. 4. Entrepreneurs and self-employed business owners Establishments owned by entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals will be granted a one-year grace period from the date of notification to adjust their status and fulfil Omanisation requirements. These businesses will undergo a review within a six-month period from the date of notification to assess their contribution to local added value. Non-cardholders of the 'Riyada' certificate may apply for registration with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority to obtain the card and benefit from associated incentives and exemptions.
Muscat Daily
6 days ago
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Oman enforces hiring rule for foreign firms
Muscat – The Ministry of Labour (MoL) has begun enforcing a directive requiring foreign investment firms in Oman to employ at least one Omani national, in line with efforts to regulate the labour market and boost local workforce participation. The decision, issued on May 5 this year, applies to all commercial establishments operating in the sultanate for more than a year. Developed jointly with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, the plan outlines conditions and deadlines for compliance. Firms with at least one year since registration must submit an operational plan to hire an Omani within three months. This can be through direct hiring or a phased plan leading to recruitment. Companies that fail to comply will face a ban, with a three-month grace period from official notification to make adjustments. Businesses with more than 10 staff must also submit an employment plan within three months and will be notified via the ministry's digital system. Failure to comply will lead to an automatic freeze on new licences through the system. Smaller establishments with fewer than 10 employees have six months to employ an Omani national. These will be reviewed to assess local value addition. If their contribution is verified, they may be temporarily exempted. Otherwise, a ban will be enforced through the same system. Omani entrepreneurs and full-time local business owners have up to a year from notification to meet the requirement. They will undergo a case review within six months to measure their economic impact. Owners without a Riyada Card, the national SME ID, are urged to register with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority to access exemptions and facilities. 'The goal is to create a balanced business environment that supports national talent and ensures fair contribution by all economic players,' the ministry said. The measure is part of broader policies to advance Omanisation in the private sector by reducing reliance on expatriate workers and creating more jobs for citizens.
Observer
11-06-2025
- Business
- Observer
MoC inked to fund employment programme
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) on Wednesday signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with 'Security and Safety Services Corporation' to the tune of RO 1,207,300 to provide employment-linked training for 923 Omani job-seekers. The MoC was signed by Sayyid Salim bin Musallam al Busaidy, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Labour for Human Resources Development, and Said bin Sulaiman al Asmi, CEO of Security and Safety Services Corporation. The MoC explores suitable job vacancies for the job-seekers, identify necessary skills, supervise the performance of the trainees, check their dedication to quality standards and assess the extent to which they gain insights from the training programme. The MoC stipulates the preparation of periodic reports to measure the success of the project, monitor common challenges and propose development plans. It provides training for Omani job-seekers in the field of fisheries-related security, safety and control, and equipping them with the skills necessary to perform their job duties. — ONA
Muscat Daily
11-06-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
MoU signed for training, employing 923 Omanis
Muscat – The Ministry of Labour on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Safety and Security Services company to provide 923 training opportunities linked to employment, with a total funding of RO1,207,300. The agreement was signed by H E Sayyid Salim bin Musallam al Busaidi, Undersecretary for Human Resources Development in MoL, and Saeed bin Sulaiman al Asmi, CEO of the Safety and Security Services. The MoU aims to enhance the skills and employability of Omani jobseekers by identifying suitable professions, determining the skills and experiences required for these roles, and developing training programmes accordingly. It also includes mechanisms to monitor the performance of trainees, evaluate the effectiveness of the programme, and ensure the quality of job execution. As part of the agreement, periodic reports will be prepared to assess the progress of the initiative and challenges will be reviewed with the aim of proposing developmental solutions. The programme will focus on training and qualifying national cadres in the fields of safety, security and fisheries control, equipping them with the necessary competencies to perform their duties effectively.
Qatar Tribune
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Qatar Tribune
Summer working hour regulations from June 1: Labour ministry
DOHA: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) has announced the countdown to implementing the decision regulating working hours in open areas during summer, effective from June 1 between 10am and 3.30pm. The ministry said as part of this, the Occupational Safety and Health Department is running a campaign throughout May to raise awareness about heat stress and its prevention in workplaces. In Qatar, from June 1 to September 15, outdoor working is banned ifrom 10am to 3.30pm. The ban is enforced as per the Ministerial Resolution No. 17 of 2021 regarding the necessary precautions to protect workers from the dangers of heat stress during summer.
