Oman
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.
