Employment Oman targets 45,000 new jobs this year By Pramod Kumar March 19, 2025, 1:37 PM Alamy via Reuters Traders in the Oman Stock Exchange. Oman is focusing on providing work-related training and wage subsidies for SMEs Focus on work-related training Wage subsidies for SMEs Private sector targeted The Omani government reportedly plans to create 45,000 job opportunities in 2025. The jobs include 11,000 positions for training and qualification, 10,000 in government offices and 24,000 in the private sector, the Oman Daily Observer reported, citing labour minister Dr Mahad bin Said Baowain. The ministry is focusing on providing work-related training and wage subsidies for small and medium enterprises, he said. The top priority is to localise leadership roles, Baowain said. New $350m city planned in southern Oman to attract tourists Oman hotel revenue up 6% to $633m by end of 2024 Oman’s infrastructure push is vital for economic turnaround Under this initiative, 2,800 mid-level and executive positions have been Omanised across industrial zones, in partnership with the state-owned Public Establishment for Industrial Estates. Unemployment in Oman rose to 4.7 percent in September, coinciding with approximately 80,000 graduates entering the job market, Saleh Al-Shaibany, CEO of AlSafa Press & Publishing, wrote in AGBI. In response, the government is stepping up efforts to attract both international and domestic tourists to help build livelihoods, he said. Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later
