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Times of Oman
19 hours ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
Oman Tender Board mandates Omanisation compliance for contracts
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman's Tender Board has issued Circular No. 2025/2, directing all the ministries and government units under the Tender Law to stop awarding contracts to private sector companies that do not meet the approved Omanisation rates. The General Secretariat of the Tender Board would like to inform all entities subject to the provisions of the Tender Law to take action regarding the complete non-contracting of private sector companies that do not comply with the Omanisation rates approved by the government, by doing the following: 1. Include the clause related to compliance with Omanisation requirements and the employment of the national workforce, according to the attached format, in the tender documents before the tender is issued. 2. Verify that companies meet Omanisation requirements through the data available in the electronic tendering system (Esnad), based on direct connection with the Ministry of Labor, before awarding the tender. 3. Compliance with Omanisation provisions for international companies and institutions not registered in the Sultanate of Oman will be monitored when participating in international tenders after the award and during contract implementation, as part of the local content plan.
Argaam
26-05-2025
- Business
- Argaam
HRSD Ministry launches Ajeer for Tourism Seasons service
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, launched the 'Ajeer for Tourism Seasons' service. The new service aims at enabling national workforce participation in seasonal jobs within the tourism sector and increasing their involvement in the labor market. According to a statement from the ministry today, the service is designed to meet the needs of tourism sector establishments—particularly those operating in accommodation, travel, and tourism activities – which are overseen and licensed by the Ministry of Tourism—during peak seasons. It allows these establishments to benefit from seasonal labor services across the Kingdom, in accordance with defined rules and regulations that ensure a smooth and flexible seasonal contracting process. The new service allows businesses to post job vacancies through the 'Ajeer' platform, and enables jobseekers to browse and apply for available opportunities online. It also facilitates the issuance of verified seasonal work permits that enhance the reliability of the contractual relationship between both parties. The ministry affirmed that this service is part of strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing labor market flexibility, improving the efficiency and readiness of the national workforce, reducing reliance on non-national labor, and empowering citizens.
