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Muscat: It is necessary to stop the construction-related activities across the country in line with various measures undertaken to control

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MoM warns against mass gathering of workers

22/03/202022/03/2020 Oman Observer COV1D-19, Ministry of Manpower

Muscat: With regard to the precautionary measures to control the spread of Covid 19 issued by the competent authorities, the

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Fingerprint attendance system suspended for one month

15/03/202015/03/2020 Oman Observer Coronavirus, Ministry of Manpower

Muscat: The Ministry of Manpower has announced a series of preventive measures to ensure the safety of workers in the

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SalamAir inks pact with Ministry of Manpower for dedicated service

04/03/2020 Oman Observer Ministry of Manpower, SalamAir

The agreement was signed by Abdullah bin Nasser al Bakri, Minister of Manpower and Dr. Anwar al Rawas, chairman of SalamAir.

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Panel to solve sacked Omani workers’ woes

26/01/202026/01/2020 Oman Observer Ministry of Manpower, OHRC

Nabhan al Battashi, chairman of GFOTU, said that there is a need for developing appropriate solutions to help create a healthy work environment and avoid the situation of mass demobilization of workers.

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Over 200 expatriates deported in December

05/01/202005/01/2020 Oman Observer Ministry of Manpower, Oman

The ministry has urged the expatriate employees as well as their employers to abide by the law and follow the ministerial decisions.

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Omanisation of managerial posts within time frame

28/12/201929/12/2019 Oman Observer Ministry of Manpower, Oman

Muscat, Dec 28 – The Supervisory Committee of the Labour Market and Employment Laboratory reviewed the progress made in implementing

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13 arrested for car washing in public

02/12/2019 Oman Observer Ministry of Manpower

The Ministry of Manpower, carried out an inspection campaign against workers who are washing vehicles in public parking in Al-Khuwair area Bawshar during the weekend.

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Number of expat workers continue to drop in Oman

20/11/2019 Oman Observer Expats, Ministry of Manpower, Oman

Recently, the Minister of Manpower temporarily banned the recruitment of expatriates in private sector establishments engaged in construction and cleaning works for six months.

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Oman extends visa ban for some professions

11/11/201911/11/2019 Oman Observer Ministry of Manpower

Muscat: Abdullah bin Nasser bin Abdullah al Bakri, Minister of Manpower, has issued a decision 517/2019 temporarily banning the recruitment

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Private sector urged to submit Omanisation plans

09/10/201909/10/2019 Oman Observer Ministry of Manpower

The Ministry of Manpower has requested private sector establishments to submit their Omanisation plans for 2020 before January 31. The

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Renew expat labour cards or face action, companies warned

05/10/201905/10/2019 Oman Observer Ministry of Manpower

Muscat: The Ministry of Manpower will suspend all services offered to the private sector companies that do not renew the

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Expats arrested for transporting passengers from Muscat airport

02/10/201902/10/2019 Oman Observer Ministry of Manpower, Oman, PACDA

Muscat: The Ministry of Manpower arrested on Tuesday 20 expatriate workers for violating the provisions of the Labour Law. They

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MoM sets new Omanisation target for firms in utility sector

08/09/201908/09/2019 Oman Observer Electricity, Ministry of Manpower, water

Muscat: The Minister of Manpower, Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser al Bakri, issued a decision (450/2019) on Sunday that specified the

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Domestic worker’s complaint against sponsor not true: OHRC

28/08/201928/08/2019 Oman Observer Ministry of Manpower, OHRC, Oman

Muscat: Oman Human Rights Committee (OHRC) said that all allegations made by a domestic worker to the International Trade Union

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Electronic work visas soon: ROP

25/08/201925/08/2019 Oman Observer Ministry of Manpower, Royal Oman Police, Work Visa

Muscat: Royal Oman Police (ROP) will soon begin to issue work visas electronically as part of the efforts to develop and

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Over 400 expats deported for labour law violations

21/08/2019 Oman Observer Ministry of Manpower

The Directorate General of Manpower in Al-Dhahirah Governorate carried out a number of inspection campaigns in private establishments and worksites

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Mid-day break for workers from June 1

30/05/2019 Oman Observer Mid-day Break, Ministry of Manpower

Muscat: Workers should be not employed at construction sites and open areas in high temperatures between 12.30 and 3.30pm in the peak

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Several workers arrested for violations from central market

15/05/2019 Oman Observer Ministry of Manpower, Oman

The Ministry of Manpower, in cooperation with the competent authorities, arrested 282 self-employed vegetables and fruits street vendors from Mawelah Central Market