Expats in Oman get six-month jobs ban for ’learning centres

Expats have been banned from working in certain jobs for the next six months, the Ministry of Manpower has announced.

Oman's Minsitry of Manpower has announced a temporary ban on permits for non-Omani workers at "development centres".

"There will be a halt of permits given to non-Omani labour force who work in learning and development centres for six months," according to a ministerial decree issued by Abdullah Al Bakri, minister of manpower.

"Work will continue for expats with permits issued prior to the date of implementation of this decision," added the minister.

Details of the posts and centres affected will follow.