Muscat: More than 1.53 million individuals across various categories have benefited from Social Protection Fund in the country, reflecting the government’s continued commitment to inclusive welfare under Oman Vision 2040.
The SPF indicated that the largest share of beneficiaries were children, with numbers reaching 1,243,781. Senior citizens accounted for 173,324 beneficiaries, while 47,579 people with disabilities also received assistance under the fund’s social protection umbrella.
The report further highlights that 16,777 individuals received the job security allowance – a safety net designed to protect Omani workers from sudden income loss.
56,808 beneficiaries received ‘family income support’, with 36,632 specifically receiving family income support and 20,176 applications processed under the social security payment scheme. Additionally, 16,041 widows and orphans were covered by dedicated support programmes.
In terms of social insurance, the Fund reported 141,000 active pensions disbursed as of June 2025.
The report also highlighted a positive trend in contributions, with over 594,000 Omanis signing up for the insurance.
The Social Protection Fund has paved the way for implementing the provisions of the Social Protection Law since the beginning of 2024. Steps in this direction include setting up branches of social insurance and social protection schemes that establish pillars for the protection of individuals and family members against multiple risks in life within the framework of a future vision for comprehensive social protection.
Direct cash benefits are disbursed to those eligible across different segments of society.
The schemes are fully funded by the state’s public treasury, which saw the introduction of schemes to persons with disabilities, children, the elderly, orphans and widows. The Social Protection Fund has been linked with 12 government institutions during 2024. The system represents a very advanced step in extending protection to Omani citizens. It reflects the deep attention accorded to the social aspects by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, in accordance with what is included in the Basic Law of the State and Oman Vision 2040.
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1,243,781
children
173,324
Senior citizens
47,579
people with disabilities
16,777
Job security allowance
594,000
Insurance subscribers
36,632
Family income support
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