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The arrests were made over a period of two days in cooperation with the special task unit in the Wilayat of Duqm. (Shutterstock)

January 23rd, 2019 - 12:37 GMT

Over 400 Expat Workers Arrested in Oman for Violating Labor Laws

A total of 403 expats were arrested in Duqm for violating labour laws, the Ministry of Manpower announced on Wednesday.

The MoM revealed that 26,103 citizens had been employed in the private and public sectors. (Shutterstock)

May 2nd, 2018 - 01:00 GMT

More Than 26,000 Omani Citizens Employed as Part of the Country’s Recruitment Drive

The police report said that Andreeva was dancing in a nightclub in a Nile boat in Giza without wearing “shorts” under the dance suit. (Source: قناة الحدث - Nat Geo TV - Youtube)

February 7th, 2018 - 04:30 GMT

Russian Belly Dancer Johara Referred to Trial for Semi-Naked Dancing (with Pictures and Video)

Oman's Ministry of Manpower on Sunday issued a decision for banning issuance of new visas for workers in 87 professions. (AFP)

January 29th, 2018 - 10:39 GMT

Oman Bans Expats From Working in 87 Professions: Full List

The ban states that nine professions will have a prolonged visa ban, including carpenters, metallurgists, blacksmiths and brick kiln workers. (Karim Sahib/ AFP)

June 5th, 2017 - 05:00 GMT

Once Again, Oman Extends Visa Ban on Certain Professions

Oman Oil Company headquarter building in Muscat, Oman. (Shutterstock)

April 10th, 2017 - 11:46 GMT

Oman mulls short-term job contracts for Omanis, expats

Oman's labor ministry claims that work clearances for women are open but are regulated 'because the aim is to protect women'. (Times of Oman)

September 18th, 2016 - 11:00 GMT

Oman recruitment agencies decry difficulties in obtaining visas for female expats

At least seven different online visa agencies operating inside and outside Oman are using Facebook and other social media apps to sell their services – often conning unsuspecting customers out of money. (AFP/File)

August 11th, 2016 - 11:55 GMT

Exposed: Black market for counterfeit Oman visas on social media

When work gets overwhelming, expat workers can now register their complaints in English. (Shutterstock)

August 3rd, 2016 - 05:00 GMT

Labor complaints in Oman can now be filed in English

Tourists take a camel ride to visit the Bedouin village at Wahiba Sands. (Oman Tourism Ministry)

June 28th, 2016 - 11:00 GMT

Omani graduates look to tourism, hospitality as oil and gas jobs dry up: Ministry

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June 21st, 2016 - 05:00 GMT

Hundreds of workers face serious salary delays in Oman

Oman is against introducing income tax for expats due to pressures such as the recent removal of fuel subsidies, a factor that has added to inflation, and the introduction of VAT . (Shutterstock)

June 12th, 2016 - 09:00 GMT

Expats' income in Oman will remain tax-free: Ministry of Manpower

A large number of approvals are needed to hire a teacher, and the process is time consuming. (Times of Oman)

May 10th, 2016 - 05:00 GMT

Oman: Expat visa delays prompt teacher shortage