Muscat – The Governorate has issued a strong reminder emphasizing the importance of adhering to regulations and legislations governing the housing of expatriate workers in residential and commercial neighborhoods.

This directive aims to prevent violations that may lead to penalties, considering the implications from security, social, and economic standpoints.

As per Article 31 of Local Command No. 23/92 regarding the buildings’ organization in Muscat and its amendments, it is not allowed to establish complexes or buildings to accommodate workers or bachelors in residential areas or commercial residential areas. No design is accepted, no matter what it recommends. It is also not allowed to construct a building that combines family accommodation with bachelors housing.

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In a similar notice issued on Sunday, March 3, the Muscat Governorate pointed out the problems arising from housing expatriate workers in residential quarters, listing them as follows:
• Possibility of behavioral and ethical problems that may lead to crimes
• Violation of inherent societal privacy
• The low level of health and environmental status of the region because of faulty practices
• Distortion of the urban and aesthetic appearance of the place
• Encroachments that may harm the country’s economic situation
• Threat to family safety in the residential quarter
• Bad health habits such as smoking and tobacco use, which may have a negative impact on young people.

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