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Muscat Daily
20-05-2025
- Muscat Daily
Oman urges vigilance against human trafficking
Muscat – The Ministry of Social Development, in coordination with the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking, organised a workshop on Tuesday aimed at raising awareness of human trafficking, strengthening victim support mechanisms, and promoting community cooperation in addressing the issue. The workshop on 'Indicators of Human Trafficking, Raising Awareness of its Dangers, and the Importance of Reporting It' brought together child protection delegates, supervisors at the Protection Home, ministry customer service staff, and representatives from the Royal Oman Police involved in anti-trafficking efforts. A ministry official said the workshop formed part of broader efforts to enhance public awareness and coordination among key stakeholders. 'The workshop focused on recognising signs of trafficking and improving the way we support victims,' the official stated. The programme included four working papers. In the first, the Royal Oman Police outlined common indicators of trafficking, including deprivation of liberty or official documents, labour law violations, forced begging, the presence of women and children in inappropriate locations, physical abuse, poor living conditions, lack of communication, breaches of the Foreigners' Residence Law, money laundering, illegal immigration, and migrant smuggling. The second paper, presented by the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking, explained the committee's mandate, including the preparation of a national action plan. It highlighted the importance of introducing clear controls and procedures, developing rehabilitation programmes for victims, and improving coordination with border and transport authorities. The committee also addressed the local and international implications of human trafficking. The Ministry of Labour (MoL) presented the third paper, detailing its role in identifying cases of forced or compulsory labour. It described such cases as involving work performed under threat and without voluntary consent. Warning signs included unpaid wages, confiscation of passports, excessive working hours without pay, threats of deportation, abuse, restricted movement, and illegal employment of minors. The final paper reviewed Oman's legal framework for addressing trafficking, with reference to the Basic Law of the State issued under Royal Decree No. 6/2021. It affirmed guarantees of personal liberty, human dignity, and the right to a secure life, while reiterating Oman's commitment to international agreements and anti-trafficking standards. Authorities said the workshop is part of an ongoing effort to improve early detection, ensure more effective victim support, and strengthen enforcement of anti-trafficking laws.
Times of Oman
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Oman participates in Forum on Combating Human Trafficking in the Middle East
Kuwait: The Sultanate of Oman participated today in the 6th session of the Governmental Forum to Combat Human Trafficking in the Middle East, held in the State of Kuwait. Sheikh Khalifa Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs and Chairman of the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking, headed Oman's delegation at the forum. He highlighted Oman's efforts in combating human trafficking through awareness campaigns, legislation, seminars, workshops, and the provision of protection and assistance to victims and affected individuals. The forum explored ways to enhance regional cooperation and exchange expertise among member states in combating human trafficking, strengthening protection and prevention efforts, and prosecuting offenders in accordance with international standards, in collaboration with relevant international organizations and institutions.
Times of Oman
18-02-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
National committee to combat human trafficking holds meeting
Muscat: The National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking today held its regular meeting under the chairmanship of Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs and Chairman of the Committee. During the meeting, the outcomes of the Committee's delegation's visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain were discussed, as well as developments in the implementation of the National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking in the Sultanate of Oman (2024-2026), and the extent of achievement and observations thereon were reviewed. In addition, the member bodies reviewed their efforts and activities in order to devote awareness on the importance of combating the crime of human trafficking.
Bahrain News Gazette
31-01-2025
- Politics
- Bahrain News Gazette
Labour Ministry Undersecretary Meets Oman Anti-Human Trafficking Committee Delegation
Manila: Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour, met with Dr. Ahmed bin Talib Al Jabri, Deputy Chairman of Oman's National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking, and his accompanying delegation. The undersecretary reviewed Bahrain's labour legislation, which aligns with human rights principles and international labour standards, and highlighted the ministry's efforts to support national initiatives to combat human trafficking. According to Bahrain News Agency, he emphasised Bahrain's commitment to further developing human rights frameworks, particularly in safeguarding workers' rights without discrimination. He also noted the measures Bahrain has implemented to combat human trafficking, which have been commended by international organisations, and emphasised the importance of sharing successful experiences in the labour sector, especially among GCC countries. Dr. Al Jabri commended the Kingdom's progress in developing local legislation and measures to comb at human trafficking and improve the labour environment. He called for enhanced cooperation between the two countries in this field.
