The Ministry of Labor, based on the statement issued on 5 May 2025, affirms the following:
1. Establishments employing less than 10 workers are required to submit an employment plan to recruit one Omani within six months.
2. All establishments shall undergo a case review within six months from the date of notification to assess the establishment’s contribution to local value addition.
3. The decision may be implemented through direct recruitment, submission of an employment plan that leads to actual recruitment, or, if the establishment’s contribution to local value addition is confirmed, it may be temporarily exempted from the employment requirement.
4. In case of non-compliance following notification, the system shall automatically impose a ban on the issuance of new licenses, which will be reflected directly on the system’s interface.
15 June 2025