Ministry of Labour: Ministerial Decision 3/2021 Governing the Practice of Some Professions

Arabic

Based on the Labour Law promulgated by Royal Decree 35/2003,

and Royal Decree 89/2020 Establishing the Ministry of Labour, Determining Its Competences, and Adopting Its Organisational Structure,

and in pursuance of public interest,

it is hereby decided

Article I

The practice of the following professions in private sector establishments is hereby restricted to Omanis:

1. Petrol Station Manager.

2. Professions Related to Optical Activities and Businesses and the Sale of Eyeglasses.

Article II

Labour authorisations for Non-Omani manpower and work permits issued for the professions specified in article I of this decision remain valid until their expiration date.

Article III

All that is contrary to this decision, or in conflict with its provisions, is hereby repealed.

Article IV

This decision shall be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force on the day following the date of its publication.

Issued on: 22 Jumada Al-Awwal 1442
Corresponding to: 6 January 2021

Dr Mahad bin Said bin Ali Baowain
Minister of Labour

Published in Official Gazette 1374 issued on 10 January 2021.