Oman’s Ministry of Labour has announced that its wage support initiative will now be implemented on an annual basis, backed by an expanded budget to sustain or generate more than 25,000 jobs for Omani citizens each year. The programme, which aligns with directives from His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, underscores the government’s focus on strengthening the private sector’s role in national development and building a competitive workforce.
Labour Minister Dr Mahad bin Saeed bin Ali Baowain said the initiative is designed to provide Omanis with secure employment opportunities while enhancing labour market resilience. Funding for the scheme has been doubled to RO100 million to support private sector recruitment and job creation. “By sustaining over 25,000 jobs annually, we are enhancing the competitiveness of Oman’s labour market while creating lasting career opportunities for Omanis,” Baowain stated.
The initiative is supported by the Tawteen platform, which centralises job vacancies across 19 economic sectors. Tawteen currently lists over 8,000 vacancies, has registered 140,000 job seekers, and onboarded 3,000 companies. It facilitates recruitment, skills training, and wage support to bridge talent gaps.
The programme also incorporates structured wage support packages tied to qualification levels. University graduates can receive up to RO500 monthly, diploma holders up to RO400, and general education diploma holders and below up to RO325, with support extending for one to two years. This approach combines financial assistance with on-the-job training to ensure Omani workers meet evolving private sector demands.