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The measures are being implemented with supervisory authorities including the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Municipalities and Housing

Executive hiring across the GCC remains active despite regional tensions, but boards are becoming increasingly selective

Bain & Company’s latest analysis reveals that first-quarter job postings declined year over year across major markets, industries, and functions, signalling a slowdown in labour demand

Across the world, and increasingly in markets such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia, employers are relying on automated hiring systems to manage growing application volumes

Aston Martin said the job cuts from a total workforce of around 3,000 should deliver annualised savings of around £40m ($54m)

Dr Mahad Said Ba’awain, minister of Labour, said the number of registered job seekers in Oman reached 74,000 by the end of last November

The measures target private-sector establishments with three or more employees and are designed to strengthen national workforce participation

By linking employment opportunities to priority sectors, the plan aims to ensure that citizens are equipped with skills that support employability

Social spending remains a priority. The 2026 budget allocates OMR614m for the social protection system, benefiting over 1.6 m citizens

The ministry said the measures are intended to improve the work environment, broaden employment opportunities for Saudi citizens