Ministry of Manpower allows some companies to recruit expat workers

Muscat: The Ministry of Manpower has exempted some companies in the construction sector to recruit expat workers.

In a decision issued by the ministry said: "Full-time employer registered with the Public Authority for Social Insurance (PACI) and registered as (SME’s) are allowed to recruit expats workers for infrastructure companies, except for those establishments managing government projects and facilities registered with world class degree and the establishments that employ more than 100 workers."

According to ministerial decision “the business owner should be committed to the Omanisation percentages, Appointing an engineer or technician, depending on the number of expats workers. And the company should have clear track record."