Oman labour ministry says three cases filed over

Minister of Labour says employment contracts cannot be terminated unilaterally as most staff accepted voluntary packages.

Oman mandates health insurance, sets working

Labour minister says new rules balance rights and duties, align with international and Gulf standards and take effect from January.

New committee formed to evaluate Dhofar’s

Dhofar Municipality has issued an administrative decision to form a specialised committee to evaluate the performance of municipalities across the wilayats of the Governorate.

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.