MUSCAT: The number of Indian expats living in Oman has significantly dropped nearly 18 per cent by end of August, according to a data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) said.
The number of Indian expatriates dropped from 567,341 in June to 517,702 in August. “During the pandemic since May, many Indians have made use of the repatriation efforts to return home but a good number will return since Oman’s airport are reopening from October 1,” said an official.
Despite a 12.1 per cent steady drop, Bangladesh nationals continue to remain the largest expat community in Oman. From 590,748 Bangladeshis in June, the population have dropped to 565,011 in August.
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Pakistan nationals form third highest standing at 178,702, followed by Filipinos at 45,917 and Egyptians at 32,070.
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