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Ban

Minister of Manpower Backs 2 Year Visa Ban

Ali Mohammed Jan 17, 2017 0

Oman’s Minister of Manpower has agreed with Shura Council members that the two-year visa ban should stay. Two Shura members called on the minister to retain the controversial visa rule during a…
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Law

Ministry of Manpower extends ban on new visas for nine professions

Ali Mohammed May 30, 2016 0

The Ministry of Manpower (MoM) has extended by another six months, its more than two year old decision to not issue fresh visas for workers in several categories in the private sector. The ministry…
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Consumer Protection

PACP decision bans sale of imported sausage brand

Ali Mohammed May 15, 2016 0

In a recent decision, the Public Authority for Consumer Protection (PACP) has banned the distribution and sale of a certain batch of Zwan brand of chicken sausages. Dr Saeed bin Khamis al Kaabi,…
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Law

NOC, two-year ban to stay until Oman economy improves

Ali Mohammed May 9, 2016 0

Oman’s two-year employment ban for expatriates who leave their jobs without a No Objection Certificate (NOC) should remain in place at least until the economic condition of the Sultanate improves,…
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Gulf

New UAE Labour Law: How to avoid 6-month employment ban

Ali Mohammed Feb 2, 2016

Skilled workers with high-school diploma need not serve 6 months before switching jobs The Minister of Labour introduced important changes to the UAE labour regulations via decrees issued on September…
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Oman

Call for stricter enforcement of ban on smoking in Oman

Ali Mohammed Jan 24, 2016

A section of the public has called, through social media, that the recent government decision on issues, such as a ban on smoking in enclosed areas and selling fish outside markets, should be enforced…
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