On 8 September 2025, the Ministry of Labour ("Ministry") issued Ministerial Decision No. 523/2025, ("Decision) introducing the long-anticipated regulation of remote work.

Employment relationships can sometimes come to an end due to various reasons, including termination.

Continuing the suspension of permits for the temporary recruitment of non-Omani manpower in certain professions.

Employers operating in Oman should be aware that disclosure of confidential business information by employees can justify immediate termination under the law.

Generally, labour-related matters in Oman, including recruitment and regulation of the expat recruitment process, are governed by Sultani Decree No. 35/2003 on the Promulgation

Ratifying the Agreement between the Sultanate of Oman and Japan for the reciprocal promotion and protection of investment, signed in Tokyo on 19 June 2015.

Terminating employees due to redundancy is a challenging and often sensitive issue for employers in Oman.

Following the recent publication of the Omani Royal Decree 56/2025, we summarize the top 5 aspects to consider and present an overview of the law...