Suspension of some expat work permits from tomorrow

The Minister of Labour in Muscat has decided to temporarily suspend permits for the employment of expatriate workers in specific professions for six months starting from September 1. This decision affects professions like construction workers, cleaners, electricians, waiters, chefs, and barbers. The ministry is cracking down on private sector establishments that do not adhere to Omanisation targets. Similar decisions have been made in the past, and the suspension may be extended depending on the situation. There has been an increase in the number of expatriates in the ‘suspended list’ of professions, with most violations coming from those working in these jobs.