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No engineering work permits without professional classification from August 1, Oman’s Labour Ministry reminds

The Ministry of Labour has issued a reminder to inform companies and individuals that starting August 1, 2025 work permits for all engineering professions must be supported by a valid professional classification certificate.

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

MUSCAT : “Starting from August 1, 2025, work permits will not be granted or renewed for engineering professions for all job titles included in the profession (Engineer) unless a professional classification certificate is submitted through the electronic system: http://bit.ly/4lotPYG” stated the Ministry’s alert.

The Ministry had confirmed last month that work permits will be issued or renewed only upon the submission of a professional accreditation certificate issued by the Sectoral Skills Unit for Engineering.

The Ministry had also stressed that no permits will be granted after the specified date without fulfilling this requirement.

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