Labour Ministry launches an initiative to support workers who have been laid off

19 November 2024 1 min read

By Hamood Al Rawahi, Mehdi Kettani, Balall Maqbool and Saba Adel Mustafa

At a glance

  • The Labour Ministry (Ministry) and Oman Energy Association (OPAL) have launched a programme to assist individuals who are recently unemployed by providing training and job opportunities as tractor-trailer drivers in the private sector.
  • Private sector companies wishing to participate must complete an online registration form and can contact OPAL for further information.

The Ministry, in collaboration with OPAL has announced a new initiative to support individuals who have recently lost their jobs. The initiative is designed to provide training and employment opportunities for individuals who are no longer employed, by offering them the chance to work as tractor-trailer drivers in various private sector companies. This initiative comes as part of ongoing efforts to support the workforce and enhance employment opportunities in Oman.

Private sector establishments interested in benefiting from the initiative are required to complete a registration form, which can be accessed online. For further details, establishments can contact the OPAL at 23605700 or email their completed forms totraining@opaloman.org

The Ministry is encouraging all private sector companies looking to take advantage of this opportunity to fill out the necessary forms promptly.