Oman Ministerial Decision No. 517/2019 On the Temporary Suspension of the Licensing to Recruit Non-Omani Workers in Some Professions

Abrogating

Oman Ministerial Decision No. 200/2019 dated 24/04/2019

Based on the Labour Law, promulgated by Oman Sultani Decree No. 35/2003;

Oman Ministerial Decision No. 200/2019 on the Temporary Suspension of the Licensing to recruit Non-Omani Workers in some Professions;

And based on the public interest requirements,

The following was decided:

Article 1

The licensing to recruit non-Omani workers in private sector premises operating in construction and cleaning works shall be suspended for (6) six months, and the liensing shall continue with a departure allowance.

Article 2

This Decision shall not apply to:

1- Premises employing (100) one hundred workers or more.

2- Premises operating in the implementation of government projects.

3- Premises owned by full-time managing employers registered at the Public Authority for SME Development and insured at the Public Authority for Social Insurance.

4- Premises registered in the world class category and headquartered in the free zones.

Article 3

The above-mentioned Oman Ministerial Decision No. 200/2019 shall be abrogated.

Article 4