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Expats in Oman need to pay OMR10 for verifying fingerprints
Expatriates will now have to pay OMR20 for a no-conviction certificate and OMR10 for verifying fingerprints, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) has stated. The other new fees include OMR10 for certificates…
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Heftier fines for shops violating new health, safety regulations in Oman
Restaurants, cosmetic shops and barber shops in nine Omani governorates will face heftier fines if found violating the new health and safety regulations. To curb the rising number of health and safety…
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New Resolution Hikes Vehicle Number Plate Rates
Lt Gen Hassan bin Mohsen al Shuraiqi, Inspector General of Police and Customs in the ROP has issued resolution 60/2016 amending some provisions of the Traffic Law. As per the new resolution, the rates…
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OMR500, one year jail term for drivers jumping red light
Drivers jumping red-light will be slapped with a maximum fine of OMR500, jail term for one year or less than that, according to Royal Oman Police (ROP). The statement adds that both the penalties also…
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Need to allow mobility of skilled workers
Oman is losing hundreds of expatriate employees with niche technical expertise as a result of job cuts reported in several companies due to current economic situation triggered by the drop in the oil…
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Shura denies discussion on 3% tax on expats salary
Shura makes statement on expat visa charges The Shura Council has denied the news published in some section of the social media about the proposal to impose three per cent fees on the gross salary for…
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Proposal to charge 3% of worker salary as visa fee in Oman
A proposal to revise the visa renewal fee for expatriate workers in Oman has been submitted by a Majlis Al Shura member, aiming at fair practice in fee collection and revenue generation for…
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68 illegals arrested from Muttrah, Wadi Adei
Royal Oman Police have arrested around 69 illegal labourers and residents from various parts of Muscat, largely from around Muttrah and Wadi Adei areas on Thursday. Source: OmanObserver
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ROP accelerates campaign against use of mobile phones while driving
The ROP has accelerated its campaign against use of mobile phones while driving. The latest initiative spearheaded by the Directorate General of Traffic has been hailed by members of the public. “As…
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Clear pay structure can boost Oman's economy
A salary structure scale based on educational qualifications in the private sector will help ensure increased productivity and encourage more job aspirants to embrace the private sector, say experts.…
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