Oman job seeker count stands at 74,000 as of

His Excellency Dr. Mahad bin Said bin Ali Baowain, Minister of Labour, announced that the total number of job seekers in Oman reached 74,000 as of the end of November 2025.

Oman registers over 141,000 firms under Wage

More than 91,000 establishments fully compliant as ministry strengthens wage governance and worker protection.

Labour Ministry to create 60,000 job

Ministry of Labour has announced its plan to provide 60,000 job opportunities in 2026 as part of the Sultanate’s Eleventh Five-Year Plan (2026–2030).

Indian rupee crosses 237 against Omani Rial,

The Indian rupee has reached fresh all-time lows, currently trading at 237.61 against the Omani Rial, creating one of the most favourable remittance windows for expatriates in recent years.

Oman created over 36,000 jobs, 15,000

Al-Saadi was speaking during the ministry’s annual media briefing, where officials outlined labour market performance, employment policies and ongoing reforms.

Series of earthquakes up to magnitude 5.7 hit

Three light to moderate earthquakes were recorded in the Arabian Sea during the early hours of Wednesday, according to the Earthquake Monitoring Center at Sultan Qaboos University.

Over 1,000kg of adulterated spices seized from

The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate has seized adulterated food products after uncovering illegal packaging activities carried out inside an expatriate residential house in the Wilayat of Nizwa.

Oman aims to become global platform for

OIA President Abdulsalam Al Murshidi says the authority has moved beyond the traditional role of a sovereign wealth fund to become a central platform for attracting foreign investors and anchoring long-term capital in Oman.

Oman targets 70,000 visitors with new Spanish

Coinciding with the start of the FITUR 2026 International Tourism Fair in Madrid tomorrow, January 21, the Sultanate of Oman has launched a strategic promotional campaign across Spain.

Mercury drops below zero in Oman; Jebel Shams

Jebel Shams recorded the Sultanate’s lowest temperature of -0.1°C over the last 24 hours.

Sulaiman Al Naabi completes Seven Summits, raises

Omani adventurer becomes first from the Sultanate to summit Everest, reach both Poles and achieve the rare Grand Slam Explorer feat.

Oman’s SQU achieves scientific milestone with

Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) has achieved a new scientific milestone with the successful production of spirulina algae in commercial quantities for the first time in Oman.