MUSCAT : Oman’s Ministry of Labour has imposed a ban on hiring expats in certain professions in the private sector.
The decision to ban which is part of the Sultanate’s Omanisation process was issued by His Excellency Dr. Mahad bin Said Ba’owain, Minister of Labour
The following professions are now banned for expats and are restricted to only Omanis.
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- Fuel station manager
- Professions and business activities related to optical shops and sale of eyewear.
According to the decision, these visas will not be issued to expat workers after its expiry.





