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Observer
4 days ago
- Health
- Observer
Amendments made to Social Protection Law related to expats
Muscat: His Majesty the Sultan on Sunday issued Royal Decree No 60/2025, amending some provisions of Royal Decree No 52/2023 promulgating the Social Protection Law, concerning the expatriate or non-Omani workforce. Most importantly, it calls for postponing the implementation of the savings system for expatriates, under which nine percent of the basic wage of the non-Omani insured per month for no more than four years from the issuance of today's decree. It will now be implemented from July 19, 2027. Accordingly, the provisions of the Work Injuries and Occupational Diseases Insurance Branch for non-Omani workers shall be implemented from July 19, 2028 This branch of the law specifically addresses insurance for work-related injuries and occupational diseases for employees. The provisions of the Sick Leave and Unusual Leave Insurance Branch shall be implemented from July 19, 2026. The decree Article 1: The provisions of Clauses (2), (3), and (5) of Article 6 of Royal Decree 52/2023 referred to shall be replaced by the following provisions: 2 - The provisions of the Work Injuries and Occupational Diseases Insurance Branch for Non-Omani Workers of the attached law shall be effective after five years from the date of issuance of this decree. Chapter Six of Part Three of the attached law shall be effective after three years from the date of issuance of this decree. 5 - Clause (1) of Article (139) of the attached law shall be effective from the date determined by the Board of Directors of the Social Protection Fund, not to exceed four (4) years from the date of issuance of this decree. Article Two: Any provision that contradicts this decree or conflicts with its provisions shall be repealed. Article Three: This decree shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall be effective from the day following its date of publication.
Muscat Daily
4 days ago
- Health
- Muscat Daily
Royal Decree amends Social Protection Law
By OMAN NEWS AGENCY (ONA) Muscat – His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik issued Royal Decree No 60/2025 on Sunday amending some provisions of Royal Decree No 52/2023 on the promulgation of the Social Protection Law. It reads as follows: Article 1 states that the provisions of Clauses (2), (3) and (5) of Article (6) of Royal Decree No 52/2023 will be replaced with the following texts: The provisions of the branch on insurance for work injuries and occupational diseases for non-Omani workers under the attached law will come into force five years from the date of issuance of this decree. Chapter (6) of Part (3) of the attached law will come into force three years from the date of issuance of this decree. Clause (1) of Article (139) of the attached law will come into force on the date determined by the Board of Directors of the Social Protection Fund, provided it does not exceed four years from the date of issuance of this decree.
Times of Oman
5 days ago
- Politics
- Times of Oman
HM issues Royal Decree on insurance of expat workers for work injuries
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today issued Royal Decree No. 60/2025 on amending some provisions of Royal Decree No. 52/2023 on the promulgation of the Social Protection Law. It reads as follows: Article (1) says that the provisions of Clauses (2), (3), and (5) of Article Six of Royal Decree No. 52/2023 shall be replaced with the following texts: 2- The provisions of the branch on insurance for work injuries and occupational diseases for non-Omani workers under the attached law shall come into force after (5) years from the date of issuance of this decree. 3- Chapter Six of Part Three of the attached law shall come into force after (3) years from the date of issuance of this decree. 5- Clause (1) of Article (139) of the attached law shall come into force on the date determined by the Board of Directors of the Social Protection Fund, provided it does not exceed (4) years from the date of issuance of this decree. Article (2) cancels all that contradicts this decree or contravenes their provisions.
Observer
03-06-2025
- Business
- Observer
RO 2.1 billion disbursed in subsidies last year
MUSCAT, JUNE 3 Oman allocated more than RO 2.1 billion in 2024 to fund targeted support across critical sectors and public welfare programmes, as part of its broader fiscal strategy to promote economic resilience and social stability. According to official data released by the Ministry of Finance, the largest share—RO 565 million—was directed to the electricity sector to maintain affordability and ensure continued access to essential services. The government also committed RO 501 million to bolster the national social protection system, in line with the objectives of the Social Protection Law and Oman Vision 2040. In a move to strengthen fiscal health, RO 400 million was allocated for debt servicing. The petroleum sector received RO 232 million in fuel subsidies, helping cushion consumers from international price fluctuations. Key utilities and infrastructure were also prioritised. The water and sanitation sector was allocated RO 203 million, while the waste management sector received RO 71 million. The transport sector was granted RO 84 million to support mobility and logistics development. To ease the cost of living, the government allocated RO 24 million for food subsidies and RO 41 million to support interest payments on housing loans for eligible citizens. An additional RO 47 million was distributed to support other essential public services and initiatives. These allocations demonstrate Oman's commitment to maintaining essential public services while supporting vulnerable groups and advancing infrastructure investment. The 2024 spending priorities align closely with the nation's long-term development goals under Oman Vision 2040, which seeks to achieve balanced growth, fiscal sustainability, and improved quality of life.
Observer
29-04-2025
- Business
- Observer
Shura Office reviews responses to parliamentary questions
MUSCAT: The Office of Majlis Ash'shura held its tenth meeting of the second regular session of the tenth term (2023–2027), under the chairmanship of Khalid bin Hilal al Maawali, Chairman, on Tuesday. During the meeting, the office reviewed the Council of Ministers' response to the expressed desire on the residential cities in the Sultanate of Oman. In its response, the Council of Ministers said that the government continued to implement strategic programmes and plans to achieve sustainable urban development and improve the use of land and resources within the framework of the National Urban Development Strategy 2040. The office also discussed the request submitted by the Economic and Financial Committee regarding the repercussions of recent public offerings of government-owned companies on the investment landscape on the Muscat Stock Exchange. The committee's report included the views of the hosted entities including Oman Investment Authority, Muscat Stock Exchange and the Financial Services Authority. Also discussed was the committee's proposed recommendations to enhance investor confidence and achieve privatisation objectives. The meeting also reviewed the response of the Secretariat-General of the Tender Board to a request for a briefing regarding allocating procurement and tenders to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The office also reviewed the response of the Minister of Education regarding the Educational Measurement and Evaluation Centre, which outlined the Ministry's efforts to develop the evaluation system in accordance with international best practices. It also discussed the reasons for the delay in approving the centre's structure and determining its administrative affiliation. The office discussed the Ministry of Education's response to a request for briefing regarding the replacement of expatriate engineers. The response included employment statistics, replacement efforts, and the challenges associated with employing Omanis in engineering jobs. The office also reviewed the response of the Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation regarding national replacement programmes in private universities, and the response of the Minister of Social Development regarding the Social Protection Law.
