Updated
Updated · Oman Observer · Jul 2
Oman Labour Ministry Delivers 34,092 H1 Jobs and Training Slots, Reaching 56.82% of 2026 Plan
Updated
Updated · Oman Observer · Jul 2

Oman Labour Ministry Delivers 34,092 H1 Jobs and Training Slots, Reaching 56.82% of 2026 Plan

3 articles · Updated · Oman Observer · Jul 2

Summary

  • 34,092 employment and training opportunities were created in Oman in the first half of 2026, putting the Labour Ministry at 56.82% of its full-year target.
  • 26,434 of those came from employment and replacement initiatives, which reached 61% of their planned goal, while training programs tied to employment and replacement served 7,658 beneficiaries, or 45% of target.
  • 62,931 people were employed overall during the six-month period, including 34,092 first-time hires and 28,839 jobseekers with prior work experience who returned to the labor market.
  • The figures suggest direct hiring and replacement schemes are advancing faster than training-linked programs as Oman moves through the second half of its 2026 labor plan.

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