Over 200,000 expat workers left Oman in one year
Over 200,000 expat workers left Oman in one year
Oman's labor policy to employ nationals both in the private and public sectors led to a decline in expatriate workers over the course of a year.
About 218,000 foreign workers left the Gulf country during the 12-month period to March, mostly affected by government initiatives and decisions to take in more Omanis and increase their participation in the labor force.
The coronavirus pandemic was also a factor in the departure of foreign workers, as the decline in businesses activities – particularly tourism-related ones – led to closure of some commercial entities.