MUSCAT : Oman will implement a job-seeker employment programme offering 60,000 job opportunities in 2026, as part of royal directives issued by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, state news agency ONA reported.
The programme includes 10,000 positions in the civilian and military government sector, alongside 50,000 jobs in government-owned companies and private-sector institutions, according to the report.
Authorities said the rollout of the programme will be accelerated, reflecting the government’s focus on expanding employment opportunities for citizens and supporting labour market participation amid ongoing economic reforms.
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The initiative forms part of a broader package of social and economic measures announced on the occasion of Accession Day, aimed at addressing essential living needs, strengthening social protection and boosting job creation across the sultanate.
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