Does Oman have gender equality?

Does Oman have gender equality?

Legal Status of Omani Women Oman’s Basic Law (1996) officially prohibits gender discrimination. Sultan Qaboos underlined the principle gender of equality when he decreed universal suffrage in 2002. Equal pay was legislated in the public and private sectors regardless of gender.

Can I work in Oman with family visa?

It is clear from the above discussion that you cannot get any job on family visa. You have to have a proper employment visa after Labour Clearance (LC) to work in Oman as per Omani law. Read this news link: Those on family visas will not be permitted to take up employment.

What are the working hours in Oman?

Working Hours In Oman, the standard work week consists of 45 hours per week, nine hours a day. However, work hours are reduced to 30 hours a week, 6 hours a day during Ramadan.

Can I bring my wife to Oman?

Proof of family relationship, it is needed in the case of passport is not having the relationship mentioned in it, to get the family visa in Oman. For the wife taking visa, a marriage certificate is needed and it has to be endorsed by the embassy of the home country and Ministry of Foreign Affairs(MOFA) of Oman.

Is Oman a good place for a female expat to work?

Expat women are not given job visas now, in most of the job roles. Though they wont agree it, that is the truth. Without job visa, you cant work., ie, you cant work on family visa. So if you are married to a qualified lady who wants to work desperately, Oman is definitely not a choice for you.

What are the local laws and customs of Oman?

Local laws reflect the fact that Oman is an Islamic country. You should respect local traditions, customs, laws and religions at all times and be aware of your actions to ensure that they don’t offend, especially during the holy month of Ramadan or if you intend to visit religious areas. Women should dress modestly in public areas.

How do I apply for a job in Oman?

Check the websites of your potential employers. For example if you are in telecommunications then u should check oman tel, oreedo and Frendi websites and apply to through their HR department. In general search in Google for ex: teaching jobs or vacancies in oman. Etc….

Is it against the law to live together in Oman?

It’s against the law to live together or share the same hotel room with someone of the opposite sex to whom you aren’t married or closely related. Homosexuality is illegal in Oman. See our information and advice page for the LGBT community before you travel.