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        <title><![CDATA[Remote work puts creativity and flexibility in focus: Ministry of Labour]]></title>
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        <title><![CDATA[Workers urged to pursue complaints while continuing to report for duty]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The General Federation of Oman Workers (GFOW) has highlighted the importance of continuing to report for duty while employment complaints are being considered, stressing th...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:17:11 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[New promotion system for Omani employees]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Saud al Ansari and Balqees al OraimiMUSCAT: The Ministry of Labour has announced the implementation of a new promotion system for Omani civil employees in government administrative...]]></description>
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Director-General of Administrative Review and Follow-up at the Ministry of Labour. </media:title>
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Abdullah bin Muhanna al Kharousi

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                        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:54:09 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[New promotion system for Omani civil employees takes effect]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Ministry of Labour has announced the commencement of implementing the new promotion system for Omani civil employees in the units of the State's Administrative Apparatu...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:34:38 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[11,172 labour violations recorded, RO3.2m in fines collected: MoL]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Ministry of Labour recorded 11,172 labour market violations, as part of efforts to monitor compliance with labour regulations and protect the business environment.The v...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:15:35 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman workers must get six months to improve before dismissal]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Employers in Oman cannot terminate a worker merely by stating that the employee has failed to reach the required level of efficiency, without clearly identifying the areas...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:22:08 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[11,172 expats booked for labour violations; 3,000 deported]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Labor said 11,172 expatriate workers were booked for various types of violations from 6,707 inspection visits in the first half of 2026, while the compliance rate w...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:04:26 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Labour Ministry clarifies end-of-service gratuity]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Ministry of Labour has issued a circular clarifying the method for calculating end-of-service gratuity for workers who are not covered by the Social Protection Law upon...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:35:22 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[First batch of Omani female firefighters joins CDAA]]></title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:23:59 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[RAFO begins recruitment procedures for officer candidates]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Royal Oman Air Force (RAFO), in coordination with the Ministry of Labour, on Sunday began recruitment procedures for a number of Omanis to join military service as warr...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:01:36 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[MoL confirms conditions for job seekers in the public sector]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Labour (MoL) has confirmed the introduction of a new criterion for job seekers from the beginning of this year. The condition is that those who resigned from a gove...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:28:16 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Firm efforts to combat human trafficking]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman joins tomorrow other countries of the world in observing World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, marked annually on 30 July, underscoring the import...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:21:58 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Shura to discuss Ministry of Labour decisions]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Majlis A'Shura is hosting the Minister of Labor to discuss Ministerial Decision 602/2025, which regulates work permits and work practice permits, and Decision 44/2026, which announ...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:41:22 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[MoL achieves 56.82% of employment, training plan in H1]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) said on Thursday that the number of  employment and training opportunities stood at 34,092 during the first half of 2026, achieving 56.82 per c...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:11:47 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Dhofar&#039;s Najd farmers to benefit from temporary labour transfer facility]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: In a move aimed at supporting agricultural productivity during the peak cultivation and harvest periods, the Ministry of Labour, in coordination with the Ministry of Agricu...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:52:00 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[MoL urges employers to advance payment of May salary]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Ministry of Labour has called on all private sector establishments subject to the Labour Law to advance the payment of workers’ salary for May 2026 prior to Eid Al Adha...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:13 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman launches new medical screening system for Filipino workers]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Labour, in coordination with the relevant authorities and Oman Post, announces the implementation of a new medical examination system for workers arriving from the...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:59:07 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Midday work ban not in effect yet: MoL]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) has clarifed that the videos and posts currently circulating on some social media platforms regarding a midday work ban at construction or open...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 06:02:25 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Firms to get discount on expat permit fees for meeting Omanisation targets]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) has implemented a system (based on the Ministerial Decision 602/2025 issued in October) that gives incentives to companies with discounts in ex...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:43:32 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[How Oman effectively adapted to flexible Ramadhan working hours]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[What began in 2023 as a temporary traffic-relief measure during the Holy Month of Ramadhan has evolved into a policy shift — one that is reshaping work culture, easing congestion,...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 06:38:16 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Ramadhan working hours announced in Oman]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The official working hours during the Holy Month of Ramadhan for the year 1447 AH shall be as follows: For the State Administrative Apparatus, the official working hours during the...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:39:53 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[More jobs to be announced for persons with disabilities]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The private sector employed over 2,500 persons with disabilities by the end of 2025, and there are 2,000 from this category in the government sector, according to Khalid Al...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:19:34 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[‘Arabian Gulf Security 4’ drill concludes in Doha]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[DOHA: Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal al Busaidy, Minister of Interior, on Wednesday attended the conclusion of the joint tactical exercise ‘Arabian Gulf Security 4’, held in the State of...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The Sultanate of Oman participated in the exercise with a force from the Royal Oman Police, the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority, and the Medical City for Military and Security Services </media:title>
            <media:text>The Sultanate of Oman participated in the exercise with a force from the Royal Oman Police, the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority, and the Medical City for Military and Security Services </media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:34:24 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Pact signed to train 321 Omanis in wind turbine manufacturing]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Mawarid Turbine Company and the National University of Science and Technology signed a cooperation agreement on Wednesday to qualify approximately 321 Omani graduates. This...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The cohort represents the first national batch to receive intensive and specialised industrial training</media:title>
            <media:text>The cohort represents the first national batch to receive intensive and specialised industrial training</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:28:12 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[130 graduate as part of 2026 OQ batch]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: OQ Group welcomed 130 graduates into its 2026 Graduate Development Programme intake during the official onboarding ceremony held on Wednesday.The event was held under the a...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The partnership aims to provide 600 job opportunities for graduates and job-seekers </media:title>
            <media:text>The partnership aims to provide 600 job opportunities for graduates and job-seekers </media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:24:20 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman at Indian tuna commission meeting]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[PERTH: The Sultanate of Oman is participating in the 16th meeting of the Committee on the Allocation of Fishing Quotas of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), held in Perth, Au...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The meeting, which continues until February 6, reviews a number of important technical topics </media:title>
            <media:text>The meeting, which continues until February 6, reviews a number of important technical topics </media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:10:34 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Omani women in non-traditional sectors no longer an exception]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat - The presence of young Omani women in non-traditional sectors is no longer an exception or merely a social indicator of equality, but has become a firmly established nation...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:12:28 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[A new batch of recruits joins the ROP]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: A new group of male and female citizens holding a General Education Diploma (GED) qualification has joined the Royal Oman Police (ROP), on Sunday.The new police recruits ha...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:03:54 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman labour federation launches workplace outreach to boost union membership, dialogue]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1183520/oman/labour/oman-labour-federation-launches-workplace-outreach-to-boost-union-membership-dialogue]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The General Federation of Workers of the Sultanate of Oman (GFOW) has launched a programme of field visits to labour unions and private-sector companies, aiming to expand u...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:19:51 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Labour Ministry rolls out professional classification system for industry sector]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1183519/oman/labour/labour-ministry-rolls-out-professional-classification-system-for-industry-sector]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Ministry of Labour has announced the implementation of a new professional accreditation system covering occupational classification and professional licensing in the in...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:43:23 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Forum to present Suhar as investment destination]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Suhra: As global investors shift their focus from isolated incentives to fully integrated business ecosystems, Suhar is positioning itself as one of Oman’s most compelling investm...]]></description>
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Suhar’s competitive edge lies in its holistic investment environment rather than standalone advantages. </media:title>
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Suhar’s competitive edge lies in its holistic investment environment rather than standalone advantages. </media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:25:25 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Tourism, industry are drivers of inclusive labour market growth]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1183387/oman/labour/tourism-industry-are-drivers-of-inclusive-labour-market-growth]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Riyadh - The Global Labour Market Conference (GLMC) in Riyadh examined how high-impact sectors can drive job creation, workforce readiness, and inclusive economic growth amid globa...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:39:03 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[SPF issues new regulation on work injuries and occupational diseases]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1183338/oman/labour/spf-issues-new-regulation-on-work-injuries-and-occupational-diseases]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Social Protection Fund has issued Ministerial Decision No. 1/2026, approving the regulation governing work injuries and occupational diseases, as part of efforts to str...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:23:26 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Rights of domestic workers must be respected: Minister]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1183054/oman/labour/rights-of-domestic-workers-must-be-respected-minister]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Minister of Labour on Wednesday said in reply to a query during the press meet, that domestic workers enjoy certain rights, and everyone must comply with them, which are framed...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:41:15 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Over 31,000 workers booked for violations; 50,000 private sector jobs in 2026]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1183047/oman/labour/over-31000-workers-booked-for-violations-50000-private-sector-jobs-in-2026]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Labor, in its annual media meeting on Wednesday, is reviewing the achievements and initiatives of the last year.It will also discuss the future directions for the l...]]></description>
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                        <author>vinod@omaninfo.om (Vinod R Nair) </author>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:24:37 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Firms in Oman can&#039;t terminate employees without notifying MoL]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1182346/oman/labour/firms-in-oman-cant-terminate-employees-without-notifying-mol]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: No institution has the right to terminate an employee's services without submitting a request to the Ministry of Labor for review, the Minister of Labour said in response t...]]></description>
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                        <author>vinod@omaninfo.om (Vinod R Nair) </author>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:56:59 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[MoL completes study linked to raising minimum wage]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1182341/oman/labour/mol-completes-study-linked-to-raising-minimum-wage]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Majlis Ash’shura hosted the Minister of Labour during its regular sessions.According to the minister, the Omanisation rate in the private sector stood at 15.5 per cent of t...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:52:39 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman&#039;s MoL reports cases of fake certificates]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1181845/oman/labour/omans-mol-reports-cases-of-fake-certificates]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Labour (MoL) said that it has reported cases involving the forgery of professional classification certificates and licenses to practice professions. Such acts const...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:53:38 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Except for Eids, Oman announces public holidays for 2026]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1181777/oman/labour/except-for-eids-oman-announces-public-holidays-for-2026]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[To improve the efficiency of institutional and administrative planning, the Council of Ministers has approved the advance announcement, at the beginning of each Gregorian year, of...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:52:41 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Labour ministry reiterates wage protection system compliance requirement]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1181656/oman/labour/labour-ministry-reiterates-wage-protection-system-compliance-requirement]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Muscat: The Ministry of Labour has reiterated the importance of complying with the Wage Protection System (WPS), stressing the need for employers to transfer workers’ wages on tim...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:36:47 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman, India sign joint document, executive programme, 4 MOUs]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1181306/oman/labour/oman-india-sign-joint-document-executive-programme-4-mous]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of India signed today an executive programme, a joint vision document, and four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in Muscat.The signi...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:12:58 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[MOL clarifies on job status of Omani staff of telecom firm]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1181002/oman/labour/mol-clarifies-on-job-status-of-omani-staff-of-telecom-firm]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Ministry of Labour clarified on social media reports regarding the termination of services of 125 employees by the Omani Qatari Telecommunications Company (Ooredoo). Th...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:45:32 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Deadline nears for status correction of non-Omani workers]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1180880/oman/labour/deadline-nears-for-status-correction-of-non-omani-workers]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Ministry of Labour has issued a reminder that the grace period granted to employers and individuals to correct the status of non-Omani workers and benefit from exemptio...]]></description>
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                        <author>midhunraj@omaninfo.om (Midhun Raj) </author>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:12:21 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[New batch of recruits joins ROP]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The Sultan Qaboos Academy for Police Sciences on Tuesday received a new group of citizens holding the General Education Diploma (GED) certificate to begin their training pr...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:19:09 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[MOSD approves association of recruit offices for expats]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Ministry of Social Development (MOSD) issued a decision to establish an association of offices for recruiting expatriate workers.The association will be managed by a bo...]]></description>
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                        <author>vinod@omaninfo.om (Vinod R Nair) </author>
                <pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 14:31:04 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Who is eligible for fully-paid reduced working hours in Oman]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Employees are entitled to a reduction of two working hours per day, with full salary or wage, in accordance with the provisions of Article 50 of the Law of the Rights of Persons wi...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 17:13:43 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[MoL announces 1,152 job vacancies in government units]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) on Monday announced the availability of 1,152 job vacancies across several government units.The vacancies cover various educational levels, sta...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 07:25:24 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Reports on compulsory retirement after 30 years are false: MoL]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Ministry of Labour has denied reports circulating on social media claiming that employees who have completed 30 years of service will be mandatorily retired, confirming...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:53:57 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[MoL issues decision on work permits, work practice permits]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Minister of Labor has issued a resolution 602/2025 regulating work permits and work practice permits.A work permit is the written approval issued by the Ministry of Labour to t...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 08:16:25 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[What about having childcare at workplaces in Oman?]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The General Federation of Oman Workers (GFOW), in its latest magazine, highlighted the need for childcare or nurseries at workplaces for the benefit of women employees.The report p...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:47:57 +0400</pubDate>
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