By: Times News Service
The cancellation of the NOC is particularly important at present, said Nabhan bin Ahmed Al Battashi, on the occasion of International Workers Day, which falls on 1 May every year. Photo: File
Muscat: Removing the NOC ruling in the country will lead to more opportunities for workers to get better jobs, and curb human trafficking, the chairman of the General Federation of Oman Trade Unions (GFOTU) has said.
On the occasion of International Workers Day, which falls on 1 May every year, Nabhan bin Ahmed Al Battashi, said the cancellation of the NOC is particularly important at present, because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has revealed the need for strong, resilient economies that can adapt to changing situations.
By: Times News Service
Photo - Khalifa Al Ghafili
Muscat: The Public Authority of Social Insurance announced the extension of the period of disbursing the job security benefit for a period of one year instead of six months.
According to PASI, the number of beneficiaries has increased since the application of the system from 2,800 beneficiaries to nearly 6,000 beneficiaries in March 2021.
The authority said: “Based on the package of social protection initiatives blessed by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin TariK during his presidency of the meeting of the Supreme Committee of the National Program for Financial Balance, which is announced at financial cost of the package exceeds OMR 100 million include extending the period of disbursement of the job security benefit for applications that meet the prescribed conditions, to a period reach one year or 14 months in case of exceptions ending at the end of 2021, and to allow applications that are later than the specified period, until t
Changes on Oman s horizon for 2021
By: Times News Service
Muscat: A number of measures designed to help Oman grow will come into effect from Friday, January 1.
In 2021, single-use plastic bags will no longer be available in stores, as part of the government’s plans to safeguard the environment for the future generations. Expats will also be able to move between companies in a freer manner, with the no objection certificate (NOC) being scrapped.
Electricity and water subsidies could also be steadily phased out, and one Rial out of every OMR100 earned by Omanis every month will go to the Job Security System.