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Some professions in shopping malls and supermarkets will be restricted to Omanis from July 20, 2021

The Ministry of Labor announces to owners of shopping malls and supermarkets to adhere to the ministerial decree No.2021/8 which will be implemented the practice of some professions in shopping malls and supermarkets to Omanis only starting from July 20, 2021.

The practice of the following professions in shopping malls and supermarkets will be limited to Omanis, professions in customer service, cashier, currency exchange, and administration and shelf-stackers.

The Ministry urges everyone to adhere to the decision mentioned above in order to avoid penalties against violators. Work permits for the above-mentioned occupations will not be renewed for non-Omani workers after expiry.

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