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  1. A collaborative process involving the Ministries of Labour and Justice/Legal Affairs is underway in Muscat, Oman, including Labour Market Labs.

Oman Ministry of Labour Issues New Recruitment Regulations for Domestic Workers

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What happened

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The Ministry of Labour issued Ministerial Decision 390/2026 on October 11, 2026, replacing the 2011 recruitment regulations in Muscat. These new rules, effective January 1, 2027, establish detailed requirements for recruitment offices, service contracts, and worker protection. The regulations mandate a two-year service guarantee for domestic workers, while non-Omani workers receive a 90-day guarantee.

From omanobserver.om

Why it matters

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The regulations introduce specific financial obligations for recruitment offices, including requirements for refunds if qualifying conditions are met within the first 90 days. They also set a 45-day recruitment deadline and require offices to provide compensation for delays and allowances for workers awaiting placement.

A collaborative process involving the Ministries of Labour and Justice/Legal Affairs is currently underway in Muscat, Oman, including Labour Market Labs.

From omanobserver.om

Who's involved

  • Ministry of LabourIssued the new regulations governing recruitment and worker protection.
  • OmanThe sovereign state where the new labor regulations are being implemented.
  • MuscatThe capital city where the Ministry of Labour operates.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • OmanSpeculative

    The nation might see changes in labor costs and business compliance requirements due to the new rules.

  • National social insurance fundSpeculative

    The National social insurance fund could face increased complexity and liability related to worker guarantees and insurance requirements.

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