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Gulf Insider
6 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Oman Mandates Licensing For Some Oil And Gas Sector Jobs
Ministry of Manpower has announced on Monday the mandatory licensing requirement for certain jobs in the oil and gas sector, effective from September 1, 2025. The move comes as part of ongoing efforts to regulate the labour market and enhance the efficiency of national workforce capabilities, the Ministry of Labour, in coordination with the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, has stated that individuals employed in or seeking employment in specified roles within the oil and gas sector will be required to obtain a license to practice from the Energy and Minerals Sector Skills Unit, represented by the Oman Energy Society. The license will become a mandatory prerequisite for both the issuance and renewal of work permits for the listed professions. The Labour Ministry emphasised that no permits will be granted for these roles without submission of an approved license. The ministry's statement reads: ''Obtaining a license to practice the profession issued by the Sectoral Skills Unit for the Energy and Minerals Sector is a mandatory requirement for issuing or renewing work permits, effective from September 1, 2025. The Ministry of Labor will not grant these permits until after submitting the approved license,'. List of occupations classified under the Professional Accreditation System in the oil and gas sector in Oman are as follows: HSE Advisor Mobile Crane Operator Telescopic Handier Operator Forklift Operator Excavator Operator MEWP Operator Slinger/Signaller/RNB Overhead crane operator Vehicle Marshaller Lifting Supervisor Appointed Person Mud Tester Facilities Maintenance Craftsperson Manual Welder Mechanical Craftsperson Assistant Driller Building Maintenance Technician Automated Mechanized Welding Operator Machine Operator CNC Machine Operator Electrical Craftsperson Facilities Maintenance Fitter Sheet Metalworker Driller Production Assembler Machinist Instrument Craftsperson Roustabout Facilities Maintenance Technician Plate Worker Mechanical Technician Floorman Structural Steelworker CNC Machinist Electrical Technician Pipe and Tube Fabricator Derrickman Instrument Technician Tool Pusher Welding Assistant Machine Tool Technician Fitting and Assembly Technician Pipe and Fitting Assembling Technician Meanwhile, Oman's localisation rate in the oil and gas industry reached 89 percent last year, with 17,900 nationals employed, according to the Ministry of Energy and Minerals' annual report. State-backed Petroleum Development Oman and Daleel Petroleum hired 1,400 nationals between them, a 90 percent Omanisation rate. Omanisation in the mining sector reached 23 percent, with 900 Omanis employed. In July, the ministry has announced that a Professional Practice License will become mandatory for several professions within the logistics sector, effective September 1, 2025. Obtaining a Professional Practice License from the Sectoral Skills Unit for the Logistics Sector will be a mandatory prerequisite for the issuance or renewal of work permits for both Omani and expatriate workers. As of September 1, 2025, no work permit will be issued or renewed without the submission of this approved license. List of professions classified under the Professional Accreditation System in the Logistics Sector are refrigerated truck driver (tractor-trailer), water tanker driver (tractor-trailer), tractor head driver (trailer), waste transport truck driver, food delivery representative and food delivery supervisor.
Zawya
23-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
New licensing requirement for key logistics professions announced in Oman
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman's Ministry of Labour (MoL) has announced that a Professional Practice License will become mandatory for several professions within the logistics sector, effective September 1, 2025. This initiative is part of the Ministry of Labour's ongoing efforts to regulate the labour market, enhance workforce efficiency in the Sultanate of Oman, and ensure that professions are practised in adherence to approved professional standards. The new requirement applies to all individuals – both Omani and expatriate – currently working in or intending to work in the designated professions listed below, across various sectors. Crucially, obtaining a Professional Practice License from the Sectoral Skills Unit for the Logistics Sector will be a mandatory prerequisite for the issuance or renewal of work permits for both Omani and expatriate workers. As of September 1, 2025, no work permit will be issued or renewed without the submission of this approved license. License applications must be submitted electronically via the official platform of the Sectoral Skills Unit for the Logistics Sector, accessible at: Non-compliant establishments will face legal and administrative consequences in accordance with applicable laws and regulations from the effective date. This announcement is binding on all establishments operating in the Sultanate of Oman, as well as all individuals (Omanis and expatriates) currently practising or intending to practise the covered professions. Compliance with this directive is a fundamental condition for continuing to practise these professions within the Sultanate. List of professions classified under the Professional Accreditation System in the Logistics Sector are: Refrigerated Truck Driver (Tractor-Trailer) Water Tanker Driver (Tractor-Trailer) Tractor Head Driver (Trailer) Waste Transport Truck Driver Food Delivery Representative © Muscat Media Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
22-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman enforces mandatory Professional License for Logistics Sector from September 1
Muscat – In a move aimed at enhancing labour market regulation and boosting professional efficiency, the Ministry of Labour has announced that all designated professions in the logistics sector will require a Professional Practice License starting 1 September 2025. The directive applies to both Omanis and expatriates working in the specified professions across various logistics-related fields. As per the announcement, no work permit will be issued or renewed after the implementation date unless the approved license is submitted. License applications must be submitted electronically through the Sectoral Skills Unit's official platform for the logistics sector via The Ministry has emphasized that establishments not complying with this mandate will face legal and administrative consequences, and that the decision is binding on all businesses and individuals operating in the Sultanate's logistics sector. This step forms part of the Ministry's ongoing effort to ensure that professions are practiced according to approved standards and to strengthen the Sultanate's workforce capabilities. © Apex Press and Publishing Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Muscat Daily
22-07-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Oman to enforce mandatory Licensing for Logistics Sector from September 1
By OUR CORRESPONDENT Muscat – In a move aimed at enhancing labour market regulation and boosting professional efficiency, the Ministry of Labour has announced that all designated professions in the logistics sector will require a Professional Practice License starting 1 September 2025. The directive applies to both Omanis and expatriates working in the specified professions across various logistics-related fields. As per the announcement, no work permit will be issued or renewed after the implementation date unless the approved license is submitted. License applications must be submitted electronically through the Sectoral Skills Unit's official platform for the logistics sector via The Ministry has emphasized that establishments not complying with this mandate will face legal and administrative consequences, and that the decision is binding on all businesses and individuals operating in the Sultanate's logistics sector. This step forms part of the Ministry's ongoing effort to ensure that professions are practiced according to approved standards and to strengthen the Sultanate's workforce capabilities.
Times of Oman
22-07-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
New licensing requirement for key logistics professions announced in Oman
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman's Ministry of Labour (MoL) has announced that a Professional Practice License will become mandatory for several professions within the logistics sector, effective September 1, 2025. This initiative is part of the Ministry of Labour's ongoing efforts to regulate the labour market, enhance workforce efficiency in the Sultanate of Oman, and ensure that professions are practised in adherence to approved professional standards. The new requirement applies to all individuals – both Omani and expatriate – currently working in or intending to work in the designated professions listed below, across various sectors. Crucially, obtaining a Professional Practice License from the Sectoral Skills Unit for the Logistics Sector will be a mandatory prerequisite for the issuance or renewal of work permits for both Omani and expatriate workers. As of September 1, 2025, no work permit will be issued or renewed without the submission of this approved license. License applications must be submitted electronically via the official platform of the Sectoral Skills Unit for the Logistics Sector, accessible at: Non-compliant establishments will face legal and administrative consequences in accordance with applicable laws and regulations from the effective date. This announcement is binding on all establishments operating in the Sultanate of Oman, as well as all individuals (Omanis and expatriates) currently practising or intending to practise the covered professions. Compliance with this directive is a fundamental condition for continuing to practise these professions within the Sultanate. List of professions classified under the Professional Accreditation System in the Logistics Sector are: Tractor Head Driver (Trailer) Waste Transport Truck Driver Food Delivery Representative
