Times of Oman, 18 March 2025: The Omani Ministry of Labour has plans to create 45,000 jobs in 2025, which will include 11,000 training placements, 10,000 government roles, and 24,000 private sector positions.

The plan focuses on legal frameworks for employment, training, and wage support, particularly through SMEs, start-ups, and freelance work.

The National Employment Programme has been designed to better align education with labour market needs, localising 2,800 roles in industrial estates. Digital platforms such as Tawteen, Marsad, and Khuta have been designed to make the labour market more efficient and aid career planning. Employment governance committees in 17 sectors aim to boost localisation and expand opportunities in IT and maintenance.

The Ministry is also supporting entrepreneurship through freelance initiatives, offering financing, training, and social protection. The “Smart Management” project will pilot AI-driven HR solutions to enhance digital governance and public-private sector integration. These initiatives aim to improve employment, training, and labour market efficiency in Oman.

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