tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368053937631641478.post3560345928552379268..comments2024-03-28T20:44:39.551+04:00Comments on [MM] Muscat Mutterings: More thoughts on the new Visa requirements Sythehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09864800112417099664noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368053937631641478.post-15225766254231547742014-05-13T00:23:44.822+04:002014-05-13T00:23:44.822+04:00One question / point that I have not yet seen addr...One question / point that I have not yet seen addressed anywhere - does this affect those who may be coming up for the end of their two year contract, but are still staying with the company, so have to go through visa renewal? It's renewal with the same company, not transfer, or leaving, but how does that fit? Would also be a time or opportunity for a company to say thanks and goodbye?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368053937631641478.post-32978506883281081302014-05-13T00:04:18.817+04:002014-05-13T00:04:18.817+04:00This is the 3rd or 4th time this law has come into...This is the 3rd or 4th time this law has come into play. They pt it out there for a few years, allow the best to leave, withdraw it and start it all over again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368053937631641478.post-22436834543948956582014-05-12T20:37:43.750+04:002014-05-12T20:37:43.750+04:00What I've been saying all along, expats are no...What I've been saying all along, expats are no more and no less than the hired help and expat that thinks otherwise are kidding themselves! You can call me a loser all you want MM, but a fact is a fact.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368053937631641478.post-8208656393756804412014-05-12T20:26:20.428+04:002014-05-12T20:26:20.428+04:00All expats should lobby their respective embassies...All expats should lobby their respective embassies on this subject telling them of our concerns. Ambassadors have an obligation to represent their nationals in matters such as this and can do so if there is enough outpourings from expats, get writing folks, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368053937631641478.post-11324173952283207362014-05-12T19:57:52.877+04:002014-05-12T19:57:52.877+04:00So an Omani can change 3 jobs in a day, just coz (...So an Omani can change 3 jobs in a day, just coz (whatever - my vans ac doesn't work etc)?<br />But if an expat wants to change a job (for whatever reason such as ill treatment / progress etc), s/he will have to wait for two years outside the country before coming back, why? <br />It gives more leverage, to many of the notorious employers, for further ill treatment / exploitation of their expat employees.<br /><br />Human rights anyone?<br />I worked in Oman many years ago and found it a welcoming place for expatriates. I have since moved on to bigger and better things, but this new trend has me concerned about the direction Omani labor law is headed. We should all be concerned about human rights. I would not like to see an Omani / any worker treated this way in another country.<br /><br />Saying that you cannot have your family join you for 6 months after you start a job in Oman, is simply inhumane! <br /><br />Oh and yeah, if you are a Woman, forget it - no place for you in Oman.<br /><br />Racial preference, discrimination based on gender and treatment of the word 'expat' / 'employee' as a commodity, is not going to take Oman into the next century as a leading example - as many of us expats have dreamt of. <br /><br />I'd rather prefer / welcome an income-tax law for expats - but then again, that would mean giving them Rights!Vedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831326903001482828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368053937631641478.post-56200814699511803682014-05-12T19:54:42.084+04:002014-05-12T19:54:42.084+04:00MM, you have addressed the most important issues r...MM, you have addressed the most important issues relating to this new rule. It is truly disheartening for expats already living and working here and for those that call Oman their home for many years but cant get citizenship here. <br /><br />This country is for Omanis first and foremost, and they have first right to all jobs, provided they fill the job requirements. I grew up in Oman, got my higher education in the west, gained some experience and came back here to be with my family and work here. I am now quite sure my time in this country is limited. It will be a sad day when I have to leave family, friends and a lifestyle I have spent my entire life in behind. <br /><br />THis law did not consider so many situations. A friend, quit his current job after 10 years for a better opportunity in another firm. He is currently serving his notice period and this law has suddenly turned his life upside-down. His new company cant process his visa and his old firm cant give a NOC. He will have to uproot his family and go back with nothing in hand for no fault of his own. Is this in any way fair?<br /><br />I can go on and on about how this ruling has screwed up many lives. I am already planning a move out of oman after 30 years of growing up here. So i guess the law is doing what it was intended to do. SO long Oman and Godspeed Manianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368053937631641478.post-39213128227812945662014-05-12T16:57:47.440+04:002014-05-12T16:57:47.440+04:00This is a major problem with the way rules are mad...This is a major problem with the way rules are made here.<br /><br />If indeed it's not clear with regards to all these issues, why was the rule passed without considering all these important points?<br /><br />If this was thought about, and was considered, what kind of rule comes out in a tiny "announcement" paragraph without any clarity whatsoever?<br /><br /><br />Why does Oman continue to apply laws without any clarity and in haste? All to force an agenda into place which by now they should have realized, they cannot force. This is NOT the way to go about with Omanization. Don't alienate skilled foreign workers inside the country. Control foreign workers from coming in, especially unskilled.<br /><br />If all the unskilled positions are filled by Omanis, there would be a massive drop in the country's expat population. Would also force companies to abolish the modern day slavery which is prevalent in the country.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476309329214857158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368053937631641478.post-35036911730258969442014-05-12T16:51:11.900+04:002014-05-12T16:51:11.900+04:00oh.. and where will the locally experienced people...oh.. and where will the locally experienced people go?<br /><br />home..?<br /><br />No.. UAE.<br /><br />Well done Oman,localhirehttp://www.google.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368053937631641478.post-12064127475020297072014-05-12T16:48:56.321+04:002014-05-12T16:48:56.321+04:00The rule will destroy communiies. People who enjoy...The rule will destroy communiies. People who enjoy living here, respect the country, and have friends and family here will be forced to leave if their job ceases. <br /><br />New jobs will be taken by people who have no local experience, and might not stay long. This may well costs employers more, as they might have to recruit several times to fill positions that could have been filled locally. Also 'local hires' are not always more expensive 'job hoppers' - most of the time the contract will exclude housing and other benefits if the person is hired locally, and the overall package will be less that what it costs to bring in a new person (plus companies also have to pay huge relocation costs and shipping)..<br /><br />dumb dumb dumb.<br />Why is UAE booming? They make sensible decisions. localhirehttp://www.google.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368053937631641478.post-75738320802367912532014-05-12T16:24:09.259+04:002014-05-12T16:24:09.259+04:00It seems to be very much surprising that in the ti...It seems to be very much surprising that in the time where Omani are asking to get highly developed and when they are asking to become like some neighboring countries; here they go with such rules and regulations that shows the absolute opposite. How can you ask for much if you aren't willing to have a mentality that supports such!<br /><br />I would understand if they applied this rule for specific sensitive job positions but applying to all!! that only proves that ides from out aren't accepted anymoreAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368053937631641478.post-4679741070916546982014-05-12T16:10:25.922+04:002014-05-12T16:10:25.922+04:00I totally agree with the point you put forward and...I totally agree with the point you put forward and I am glad that you brought it up.<br /><br />There are alot of things to be considered as mentioned and elements that do not fit to the rule issued. Granted that there might be a few straight forward cases but then as you mentioned there are alot of other exceptions which need to be considered.<br /><br />Hope that the it would somehow reach those concerned with setting up and enforcing the rule.<br /><br />Good going MM.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998583047323009196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368053937631641478.post-38736843813468090292014-05-12T15:52:32.382+04:002014-05-12T15:52:32.382+04:00The message from on high is clear and unequivocal:...The message from on high is clear and unequivocal: Oman is closed for business and not a serious player in the global economy. <br /><br />When labour laws become this restrictive no international business can take investing here seriously, and that goes for the oil and gas industry too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com