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"Providing local value is essential—not only to benefit from investing in the Omani market, but also to contribute meaningfully to national development," H.E. Ammar Al-Saadi, Director General of the General Directorate of Labour.
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Multinational firms are aligning local operations with global DEI standards, encouraging regional companies to follow suit. In this environment, DEI is becoming both a competitive differentiator and a governance priority.
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H.E. Al Rajhi shared that this growth is part of a broader goal to build an efficient and attractive labor market—one that enhances human capital and strengthens the competitiveness of the national economy.
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To be eligible for contracts with entities governed under the Tender Law, private companies operating for more than one year must now employ Omani nationals as directed.
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The report also highlighted key initiatives by Oman to improve the labour market during this transition, including changes to labour laws and social insurance that ensure equal pension rights for public and private sector workers and reduce the complexity of the current system.
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Fake Emiratisation is a rising concern, as between mid-2022 and April 2025, about 2,200 private sector companies that violated Emiratisation policies and regulations.
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Over 98,000 private companies in Saudi Arabia sought support from HADAF to help meet their Saudization targets — a 37 percent increase compared to last year.
