Earlier this month, the Minister of Labour Dr. Mahad bin Saeed Baouin announced an increase in opportunities for Omanis, focusing on private and higher education institutions. This action was taken to fill the gap in Oman’s localization drive to provide more jobs for Omani citizens. At present, the higher education sector in Oman has a greater number of expatriates employed in the top administrative, teaching and top management positions.
The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour stated that the decision specifies that only Omanis can be employed in all administrative and financial positions, professions related to admission and registration, career guidance, student counselling, student affairs and student services in private higher educational institutions. The Ministry of Labour is in cooperation with partners to enhance investment and empower national cadres.
A Joint Committee
The Coordinating Committee of Private Higher Education Institutions represents the joint cooperation between the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation and the Ministry of Labour, along with the universities and private colleges. The committee falls under the framework of the Omani government and the educational institutions to achieve Oman 2040 vision. One of the objectives of the Oman 2040 vision is to create a comprehensive higher education system with sustainable learning and scientific research to equip the youth towards excellence in their academic pursuit.
Private Higher Education Institutions
The number of foreign workers in the Gulf began to fall in 2018, having shown a yearly increase before then. According to the national statistics agency, foreign workers in Oman fell by 15.7% during 2020, 4.2% in 2019, and 3.6% in 2018. The state heavily relies on expatriate workers, especially in Sectors that require specialised professionals, namely in financial services, healthcare and construction.
The decision to provide jobs in administration, finance, student affairs and student and career guidance only to Omanis will affect the 28 private higher education institutions in the country. According to the Ministry, Omanis will replace foreigners in those positions when existing work permits expire.
In addition to this, the Ministry has announced that there would be an increase in the fee for bringing in non-Omani workers, targeting senior and specialised positions. Meanwhile, Plans for sector-specific training programmes for Omanis have been underway to make the benefits of working in the private sector closer to those obtained by workers in government jobs.
Job Opportunities for Omanis
In a recent social media post, the ministry encourage Omanis to virtually apply for job vacancies that were available in Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education. Around 50 jobs are listed and available for Omanis to apply for, open to both men and women, with specific qualifications needed to be eligible.
The specifications include a bachelor’s degree in the same speciality from the College of Education with a grade of no less than ‘very good, not more than 49 of age, familiar with innovative technology and good health. Those eligible can apply for Arabic teaching, General Sciences, Social Sciences, and Computer.
With its vision in mind, Oman is taking great strides in working towards becoming a self-sufficient nation. The country is slowly making progress in its plan by venturing in all aspects, ensuring a complete and well-rounded progress takes place in all streams of economy.
The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour stated that the decision specifies that only Omanis can be employed in all administrative and financial positions, professions related to admission and registration, career guidance, student counselling, student affairs and student services in private higher educational institutions. The Ministry of Labour is in cooperation with partners to enhance investment and empower national cadres.
A Joint Committee
The Coordinating Committee of Private Higher Education Institutions represents the joint cooperation between the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation and the Ministry of Labour, along with the universities and private colleges. The committee falls under the framework of the Omani government and the educational institutions to achieve Oman 2040 vision. One of the objectives of the Oman 2040 vision is to create a comprehensive higher education system with sustainable learning and scientific research to equip the youth towards excellence in their academic pursuit.
Private Higher Education Institutions
The number of foreign workers in the Gulf began to fall in 2018, having shown a yearly increase before then. According to the national statistics agency, foreign workers in Oman fell by 15.7% during 2020, 4.2% in 2019, and 3.6% in 2018. The state heavily relies on expatriate workers, especially in Sectors that require specialised professionals, namely in financial services, healthcare and construction.
The decision to provide jobs in administration, finance, student affairs and student and career guidance only to Omanis will affect the 28 private higher education institutions in the country. According to the Ministry, Omanis will replace foreigners in those positions when existing work permits expire.
In addition to this, the Ministry has announced that there would be an increase in the fee for bringing in non-Omani workers, targeting senior and specialised positions. Meanwhile, Plans for sector-specific training programmes for Omanis have been underway to make the benefits of working in the private sector closer to those obtained by workers in government jobs.
Job Opportunities for Omanis
In a recent social media post, the ministry encourage Omanis to virtually apply for job vacancies that were available in Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education. Around 50 jobs are listed and available for Omanis to apply for, open to both men and women, with specific qualifications needed to be eligible.
The specifications include a bachelor’s degree in the same speciality from the College of Education with a grade of no less than ‘very good, not more than 49 of age, familiar with innovative technology and good health. Those eligible can apply for Arabic teaching, General Sciences, Social Sciences, and Computer.
With its vision in mind, Oman is taking great strides in working towards becoming a self-sufficient nation. The country is slowly making progress in its plan by venturing in all aspects, ensuring a complete and well-rounded progress takes place in all streams of economy.
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