MUSCAT : This follows the September 1, 2025, requirement for workers in specific energy and minerals sector professions to obtain a professional practice license through the Oman Energy Society, represented by the Sector Skills Unit for the Energy and Minerals Sector, as a prerequisite for issuing or renewing work permits.

The Ministry stressed that the grace period extends until 1 June 2026, during which establishments and workers are encouraged to complete all licensing requirements. Work permits will continue to be issued or renewed during this period for licensed and unlicensed workers. However, starting 1 June 2026, no work permit will be granted or renewed for any profession subject to licensing without a valid professional license issued by the Sector Skills Unit.

The Ministry stressed the importance of adhering to these deadlines to ensure smooth operations and compliance with labour market regulations.

Professions requiring professional practice licenses include (Energy and Minerals Sector):
• HSE Advisor
• Mobile Crane Operator
• Telescopic Handler Operator
• Forklift Operator
• Excavator Operator
• MEWP Operator
• Slinger/Signaller/RNB
• Lorry Loader/HIAB
• Overhead Crane Operator
• Vehicle Marshaller
• Lifting Supervisor
• Appointed Person
• Mud Tester
• Facilities Maintenance Craftsperson
• Manual Welder
• Mechanical Craftsperson
• Assistant Driller
• Building Maintenance Technician
• Automated Mechanized Welding Operator
• Machine Operator
• CNC Machine Operator
• Electrical Craftsperson
Additional professions for licensing include:
• Facilities Maintenance Fitter
• Sheet Metalworker
• Driller
• Production Assembler
• Machinist
• Instrument Craftsperson
• Roustabout
• Facilities Maintenance Technician
• Plate Worker
• Mechanical Technician
• Floorman
• Structural Steelworker
• CNC Machinist
• Electrical Technician
• Pipe and Tube Fabricator
• Derrickman
• Instrument Technician
• Tool Pusher
• Welding Assistant
• Machine Tool Technician
• Fitting and Assembly Technician
• Pipe and Fitting Assembling Technician

“We urge everyone to adhere to the specified deadlines to ensure the continuity of establishments’ operations and their compliance with labour market requirements,” the Ministry stressed.

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