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Oman doubles wage support funds to sustain 25,000 jobs annually
Oman's wage support initiative will now be implemented annually, and also includes on-the-job training to ensure workers meet labour market demands.
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik presided over a meeting of the Council of Ministers at Al Maamoura Palace in Salalah, where he directed that the sum previously allocated to support programmes and pathways for employing jobseekers in the private sector, particularly the wage support initiative, be doubled to an amount of RO100 million, to support these initiatives and programs by both the private sector and jobseekers.
His Majesty Tarik emphasised the importance of enhancing the private sector’s role in Oman’s development, and the increased funding ensures government’s commitment to empowering citizens and ensuring long-term economic sustainability.
Oman's Council of Ministers underscored the importance of enhancing the national employment platform Tawteen, by establishing a suitable mechanism to increase the number of registered companies and finalizing the linkage of its relevant databases. These measures aim to utilize the platform's data to create employment opportunities for citizens.
Launched in December 2024, the platform provides supply and demand data for positions, lists available job opportunities in the public and private sectors, and maintains data on job seekers.
Following this, the Ministry of Labour, Oman announced that the sultanate’s wage support initiative will now be implemented annually, with an increased budget to sustain or generate over 25,000 jobs for Omani citizens each year. The move reflects the nation’s focus on building a competitive workforce and supporting private sector-led economic growth.
The ministry has introduced three wage support packages covering different qualification levels:
- University graduates can receive up to RO500 per month,
- Post-secondary diploma holders up to RO400, and
- General education diploma holders and below up to RO325.
Support is provided for one or two years depending on the package.
Speaking to a regional radio, Dr Mahad bin Saeed bin Ali Baowain, Minister of Labour, said the programme is designed to provide Omanis with secure employment while reinforcing workforce resilience. He said, “This move reflects His Majesty’s vision to bolster the private sector’s contribution to Oman’s economic development. It demonstrates a steadfast commitment to supporting citizens and providing opportunities for sustained economic growth.”
Dr Baowain added, “By sustaining over 25,000 jobs annually, we are enhancing the competitiveness of Oman’s labour market while creating lasting career opportunities for Omanis.”
Ammar bin Salem al Saadi, Director General of Labour, explained the platform’s progress, saying, “Tawteen has registered over 140,000 jobseekers and 3,000 companies, and currently lists more than 8,000 vacancies. Tawteen is helping create employment opportunities while nurturing local talent and assisting employers in finding the right candidates.”
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The wage support initiative also includes on-the-job training to ensure workers meet labour market demands.
Central to the programme’s success is the Tawteen platform, which advertises job vacancies across 19 economic sectors. Committees linked to the platform assess applications, facilitate recruitment of Omani talent, and provide essential training and wage support to address skills gaps.
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