In line with the implementation of labor market regulation decisions, and pursuant to the statement issued by the Ministry of Labor on 5 May 2025, the Ministry affirms the following:
1. Foreign investment establishments whose commercial registration has completed one year of operation are required to submit an employment plan to recruit at least one Omani within a period of three months.
2. Employment may be fulfilled either through direct recruitment or by submitting a clear employment plan that leads to actual appointment.
3. A comprehensive ban shall be imposed on all non-compliant foreign investment establishments, regardless of the number of workers registered therein.
4. Establishments shall be granted a grace period not exceeding three months from the date of notification to rectify their status in accordance with the decision.
5. This mechanism has been established in coordination with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion with respect to the regulation of commercial registrations.
15 June 2025