The decision, along with strengthening verification mechanisms, aims to attract global talent and transfer expertise and experience to the region’s labour market.
The data shows that the unemployment rate for the total population, including expats in the region, has dropped to 2.8%, as workforce participation rose to 68.2%.
Netizens pointed out that the regulation could limit worker mobility and freedom — especially in cases where workers need to travel abroad for emergencies or medical reasons.
"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.
Tamkeen and the SIO subsequently reported the suspicious activities to the authorities and affirmed that all cases involving fake employment, document forgery, or wage manipulation will be legally pursued.