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Oman labour ministry calls meeting over reported layoffs at BGP

Ministry says talks will seek alternatives to keep affected Omani employees in work.

TAS News Service

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Saturday, October 17, 2026

MUSCAT : Oman’s Ministry of Labour said on Saturday it had summoned representatives of BGP Oil and Gas Services for a meeting early next week following reports that the company was terminating the services of a number of Omani employees.

The ministry said the talks would examine the circumstances surrounding the issue and seek solutions to ensure the affected employees remain in work through suitable alternatives.

In a statement, the ministry said it had been following reports circulating about the terminations, stressing its commitment to employment stability for Omani workers and protecting their employment rights.

The statement did not specify how many employees were affected or give reasons for the reported terminations.

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