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Oman unveils National Employment Policy, targets 300,000 jobs for citizens by 2030

July 31, 2026·IndiatimesEconomy

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GCC CONTEXT

Oman's labor market policies have historically centered on balancing citizen employment with the operational needs of the private sector, particularly in oil-dependent economies where expatriate workforces traditionally dominated non-government roles. The 2030 employment target reflects a broader GCC structural shift toward "Omanization" and economic diversification, echoing similar initiatives across Saudi Arabia (Vision 2030), UAE, and Kuwait that aim to reduce fiscal pressures and create sustainable private-sector job pathways for nationals. Large-scale citizen employment mandates typically influence labor cost structures, hiring practices, and sectoral competitiveness in banking, logistics, and hospitality—sectors where wage subsidies and quota compliance reshape operational economics

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