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In line with the implementation of labor market regulation decisions, and with reference to the statement issued on 5 May 2025, the Ministry of Labor affirms the following:
1. Establishments owned by entrepreneurs and full-time business owners shall be granted a grace period of one year from the date of issuance of the notification decision to rectify their status and fulfill the Omanization requirement.
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. Business owners who do not hold a “Riyada Card” may apply for registration with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority to obtain the card and benefit from the associated facilities and exemptions.
15 June 2025
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
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
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We, Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultan of Oman
after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State,
Royal Decree 30/2015 Establishing the Oman Centre for Governance and Sustainability and Issuing Its System,
the System of the Administrative Apparatus of the State issued by Royal Decree 75/2020,
and Royal Decree 20/2024 Establishing the Financial Services Authority and Issuing Its System,
and in pursuance of public interest,
have decreed as follows
Article I
The Oman Centre for Governance and Sustainability is hereby abolished.Article II
The allocations, assets, rights, obligations, and holdings of the Oman Centre for Governance and Sustainability are hereby transferred to the Financial Services Authority.Article III
The officers of the Oman Centre for Governance and Sustainability are hereby transferred to the Financial Services Authority with their same financial grades.Article IV
All that is contrary to this decree, or in conflict with its provisions, is hereby repealed.Article V
This decree must be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force on the date of its issuance. Issued on: 8 Dhu Al-Hijja 1446 Corresponding to: 4 June 2025Haitham bin Tarik Sultan of Oman