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From July 20, these work permits will not be renewed for expat workers in Oman

Certain professions in shopping malls, insurance companies and vehicle agencies will be Omanised from July 20.

TAS News Service

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

MUSCAT: Starting from July 20, certain professions will be restricted to Omanis only in shopping malls and insurance companies, and vehicle agencies, Ministry of Labour said.

Work permits will not be renewed for expat workers after the expiry of their contract.

Following are the professions that will be Omanised from July 20:

  • Financial and administrative professions in insurance companies and companies operating in insurance brokerage activities.
  • All sales jobs dealing in new and used vehicles
  • All accounting professions engaged in selling new and used vehicles in car agencies
  • Activity of selling spare parts in divisions of auto agencies.
  • Professions in customer service, cashier, currency exchange, and administration and shelf-stackers in shopping malls and supermarkets.
  • Professions of driving including transporting fuel, transporting agricultural materials, and transporting foodstuffs.

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