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    • Oman temporarily suspends work permits for specific professions for six months

    By on August 13, 2024

    Muscat: The Ministry of Labour has issued Ministerial Decision No. (452/2024), temporarily suspending permits for the employment of non-Omani workers in specific professions for six months

    Ministerial Decision (452/2024) Suspension of the Issuance of trading Permits for the Temporary Employment of Non-Omani Workers in Certain Professions

    Based on the Labour Law issued by Royal Decree No. (53/2023),and to the service guidelines provided by the Ministry of Labour for trading permits issued under Ministerial Decision No. (180/2022),and in pursuance of work interest,

    It has been decided:

    Article 1: The issuance of trading permits for the temporary employment of non-Omani workers in private sector establishments for the professions listed in the attached annex is suspended for a period of six (6) months.

    Article 2: Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 1, permits may be issued for the employment of non-Omani workers in the professions listed in the annex, provided that the request for renewal or transfer of services is submitted from within the Sultanate of Oman.

    Article 3: This decision shall come into effect on 1st September 2024, and the concerned authorities are responsible for implementing its provisions.

    Annex: Regarding the Suspension of the Issuance of Permits for the Temporary Employment of Non-Omani Workers in Certain Professions

    1- Construction Worker / General

    2- Cleaning Worker/ General Buildings

    3- Loading and Unloading Worker

    4- Bricklayer

    5- Steel Fixer

    6- Tailor / Women’s Clothing / General

    7- Tailor / Men’s Clothing / General

    8- Electrician / General Electrical Installations

    9- Waiter

    10- Painter

    11- Chef / General

    12- Electrician / Home Installations

    13- Barber

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