List of professions in Oman's expat visa ban

A six-month ban on hiring expat workers in 87 job roles has been extended by the Ministry of Manpower (MoM).

The hiring freeze came into effect following the issuance of ministerial decree 73/2019, which was issued by the Ministry of Manpower last week.

Here's the list of professions that have been impacted by the decision:

Information and Technology: Information Security Specialist, Geographic Information System Specialist, Electronic Computer Networks, Programmed Machines Maintenance – Electronic, Electronic Calculator Maintenance, Graphic Designer, Electronic Surveillance – Equipment Assembly, Electronics Technician – Telecom, Electronics Technician – Control Instrument, Electronic Technician – Medical Equipment, Electronics Technician Broadcast, Electronic Technician – Programmed Machines, Electronic Technician – Computer Networks, Computer Programmer, Computer Engineer, Computer operator.

Accounting and Finance: Bank Notes and Money changer, Banknotes technician, Account Auditing technician, General accounting technician, Cost account technician, Costs accountant, Insurance collector, Marketing and Sales, Sales specialist, Storekeeper, Commercial agent, Commercial manager, Procurement logistics specialist.

Administration and Human Resources: Business Administration Specialist, Public Relation Specialist, Human Resources Specialist, Administrative Director.

Insurance: Insurance Agent General, Real Estate Insurance Agent, Cargo Insurance Agent, Life Insurance Agent, Vehicle Insurance Agent, Factory Insurance Agent.

Information/Media Professions: Media Specialist, Page Maker, Paper Pulp Machine Operator, Bookbinding Machine Operator, Decorative Books Operator, Calendar Operator.

Medical Professions: Male Nurse, Pharmacist Assistant, Medical Coordinator.

Airport Professions: Aviation Guiding Officer, Ground Steward, Ticket controller, Airplane takeoff Supervisor, Air traffic controller, Aircraft Landing supervisor, Passenger Transport supervisor, Land Guide.

Technical Professions: Building Technician/Building Controller, Electronic Technician, Road Technician/Road Controller, Mechanical Technician, Soil Mechanics Laboratory Technician, Steam Turbine Technician, Construction materials lab technician, Gas Network Extension Technician, Construction Technician, Transformer Technician, Station Technician, Electrical Technician, Heat Operations Technician, Maintenance Technician, Chemical Technician.