Oman bars expatriates from certain jobs as pandemic bites

Oman’s labour ministry has said will bar expatriates from certain jobs in the private sector, in an attempt to create more jobs for its citizens amid an economic downturn.

Expats in the Gulf country make up about 40 percent of its 4.5 million-strong population.

The Ministry announced that a number of jobs in the private sector will be nationalized.

It added the work permits of foreigners in those professions will not be renewed after their expiry date.

The Ministry said various jobs in insurance companies, shops and car dealerships, including finance, commercial and administrative positions, will be “limited to Omanis only