Oman sets new rules for expatriate recruitment agencies from 2027

Muscat – H E Dr Mahad bin Saeed bin Ali Baawain, Minister of Labour, issued Ministerial Decision No 390/2026 on Sunday introducing new regulations governing agencies recruiting non-Omani workers, with the rules coming into force on January 1, 2027. The Ministry of Labour said the framework aims to strengthen oversight of recruitment offices, improve service quality, protect the rights of employers