New rules for hiring expats in Oman

Oman sets new regulations requiring licensing for recruitment agencies and standardization in contracts.

Under the new regulations implemented in Oman, expatriate recruitment activities are restricted to agencies licensed by the Ministry of Labour. These regulations aim to create transparency and protect both employers and employees by using standardized contracts. These moves are anticipated to stabilize the recruitment process and enhance the rights of workers. The Ministry has also established mechanisms for resolving disputes between workers and agencies.

Source: Times of Oman – https://m.timesofoman.com/article/177883-oman-introduces-new-regulations-for-expatriate-recruitment-agencies