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New app for Indian migrants in Oman set to launch soon
October 26, 2015
Oil companies leave migrants stranded in Oman without pay
October 5, 2015
The drop in oil prices has left migrants in limbo. Oil companies that have lost projects have defaulted on migrants' salaries or entirely abandoned them.
'Modiplomacy' slights India's blue-collar migrant workers
August 24, 2015
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Understanding Kafala: An archaic law at cross purposes with modern development
March 22, 2015
Kafala was "supposed to be a good system that makes it incumbent upon nationals to look after non-nationals.” Today it's a tool of extreme exploitation and oppression.
In 2014, GCC Promise for domestic work reform falls short once again
January 22, 2015
Contrary to initial GCC media statements confirming the adoption of new model contract for domestic workers, sources say no new changes were discussed at the November 2014 meeting.
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May 22, 2025
Oman Announces Amnesty Period for Migrants Until End of July
Oman recently announced an amnesty period that allows migrant workers with irregular status to transfer employment without paying fines. Migrants on non-work-related permits are permitted to leave the country permanently without incurring penalties. The amnesty period is set to end on July 31.
October 25, 2024
Oman Requires Employers with 50+ Workers to Establish a Grievance System for Workers
Oman’s Ministry of Labour has issued a new Ministerial Decision requiring companies with 50 or more workers to set up a formal grievance process to address worker concerns.
August 23, 2024
Oman Temporarily Halts Migrant Worker Permits in Select Professions for Six Months
Effective September 1, 2024, Oman will temporarily suspend the issuance of work permits for migrant workers in specific professions, primarily in the construction and service sectors, for six months.
August 20, 2024
Oman Eases Penalties on Businesses for Labour Law Violations
Oman’s Ministry of Labour recently issued two resolutions enabling employers to pay reduced fines to avoid legal action, and authorising regulators to prohibit employers from issuing or renewing work permits for migrant workers.
July 11, 2023
Oman implements a new Wage Protection System directive for private sector workers
Oman’s Ministry of Labour recently issued a new Wage Protection System (WPS) directive for private sector workers. All private sector workers must be registered under the WPS by the 9th of March 2024.