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Ministry of Labour denies rumours on mandatory retirement for employees completing 30 years of service in Oman

Authorities urge the public to rely only on official sources and avoid circulating false information on social media.

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Monday, October 27, 2025

MUSCAT — Oman’s Ministry of Labour has firmly denied the rumours circulating on social media claiming that government employees who have completed 30 years of service will be referred for compulsory retirement.

In a statement issued on its official account on X, the Ministry clarified that the information being shared — including forwarded WhatsApp messages — is false and misleading.

“The Ministry of Labour confirms that there is no truth to what is being circulated regarding the referral of employees who have completed 30 years of service for compulsory retirement,” the statement said.

The Ministry urged the public to verify information only through official sources, refrain from spreading rumours, and avoid contributing to misinformation that could cause confusion among citizens and residents.

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