Oman's Ministry of Labour has achieved 89 per cent of its 2026 employment and employment-linked training targets, completing 53,525 opportunities out of 60,000 by the end of September.
The progress forms part of the country's National Employment Plan, which aims to increase the participation of Omani nationals in the labour market by expanding job opportunities, strengthening vocational training and aligning workforce skills with employers' requirements.
According to the Ministry's latest statistical indicators, employment and job replacement opportunities reached 41,024, representing 95 per cent of the annual target. Meanwhile, employment-linked training accounted for 12,501 opportunities, achieving 74 per cent of the target.
The government sector exceeded its employment target, completing 14,235 opportunities against a target of 10,000. In comparison, the private sector recorded 26,789 first-time employment opportunities against its target of 33,000.
In employment-linked training, the government sector also surpassed its target, completing 2,370 opportunities against 2,000. The private sector recorded 10,131 training opportunities out of its target of 15,000.
The Ministry said employment-linked training programmes are intended to equip job seekers with skills aligned with their qualifications and capabilities, while connecting training with the actual requirements of employers. The approach is aimed at improving employability, supporting sustainable employment and strengthening the capabilities of the national workforce.
Separately, data showed that the cumulative number of employment, job replacement and employment-linked training opportunities reached 95,323, of which 41,798 were for individuals with previous work experience.
The figures highlight the Ministry's efforts to extend employment and training opportunities to different categories of job seekers, including those who have previously been employed, while addressing workforce requirements across the public and private sectors.
The Ministry said it would continue working with government entities and private sector institutions to monitor employment targets, develop training and qualification programmes and promote sustainable job opportunities for Omani nationals.
These efforts are part of Oman's broader objective of strengthening national human capital and aligning workforce development with changing economic conditions and the requirements of its productive and service sectors.