The activation of the unified inspection unit in the labor market, established through an agreement between the Ministry of Labour and Safety and Security Establishment (SSE), is scheduled to commence at the outset of 2024. This initiative aims to enhance inspection campaigns targeting non-compliant establishments and undocumented labor, while also streamlining pre-inspection procedures.

Earlier this month, the Ministry of Labour and Security and Safety Corporation formalized an agreement to launch the Inspection Unit, with the primary goal of refining the quality and efficiency of inspection operations and improving overall effectiveness in performing associated tasks. Central to this effort is the adoption of new policies designed to regulate the Omani labor market.

Nasser bin Salem Al Hadhrami, Director General of the General Directorate of Labour in Dhofar Governorate, clarified that the inspection unit will serve as a security support unit for the Ministry of Labor's inspection team. Its role involves apprehending workers who violate labor laws, ministerial decisions, and related regulations.

Al Hadhrami elaborated, stating, "The inspection unit will conduct intensified campaigns to address illegal labor, itinerant workers, and other violators of labor market regulations. Additionally, the unit will be involved in transporting offenders to and from labor affairs centers, police stations, public prosecution offices, or the airport in cases of deportation."

He further explained that the unit's responsibilities extend to managing and operating labor affairs centers, where non-Omani workers who violate labor laws will be held. This involves providing security services and operational support.

The establishment of the inspection unit underscores the government's dedication to adopting new policies for labor market regulation. This commitment is evident in the emphasis on enhancing the quality and efficiency of inspection processes, aligning with the ongoing development and expansion of the labor market. Furthermore, it aligns with the state's broader direction towards economic openness and the facilitation of investment.