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The Ministry of Labour announces that, as of 1 September 2025, obtaining a Professional Classification Certificate in Accounting, Finance, and Auditing will be a mandatory requirement for the issuance and renewal of work permits for all individuals employed in relevant positions, as listed in the attached document.
Accordingly, all current employees in this field, as well as any individuals to be employed in the future, must obtain this certificate from the Sector Skills Unit for Accounting, Finance, and Auditing. The Ministry will only issue work permits upon submission of the approved certificate, in accordance with the specified roles.
Work permits will not be issued after the aforementioned date without the required certificate. All establishments are urged to ensure compliance and take the necessary actions for implementation.
We, Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultan of Oman
after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State,
and the Social Protection Law issued by Royal Decree 52/2023,
and in pursuance of public interest,
have decreed as follows
Article I
The texts of clauses 2, 3, and 5 of article VI of the mentioned Royal Decree 52/2023 are hereby replaced with the following texts:
2. The provisions of the branch of insurance against work injuries and occupational diseases for non-Omani workers of the attached law, which come into force after 5 (five) years from the date of the issuance of this decree.
3. Chapter six of part three of the attached law, which comes into force after 3 (three) years from the date of the issuance of this decree.
5. Article 139(1) of the attached law, which comes into force from the date specified by the Board of Directors of the Social Protection Fund, not exceeding 4 (four) years from the date of the issuance of this decree.
Article II
All that is contrary to this decree, or in conflict with its provisions, is hereby repealed.
Article III
This decree must be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force on the day following the date of its publication.
Issued on: 17 Muharram 1447
Corresponding to: 13 July 2025
Haitham bin Tarik
Sultan of Oman
Published in Official Gazette 1604 issued on 13 July 2025.