The Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE) has issued an advisory detailing working hours in Oman for Pakistani workers, based on Oman's Labour Law under Royal Decree 35/2003. The advisory aims to inform both current expatriates and those seeking jobs in the Gulf state.
According to the BEOE, the standard workday is 8 hours, with a maximum of 45 hours per week, as per Article 68 of the law. Overtime is compensated at 125% of the normal wage, or 150% for night work. Friday is the weekly rest day, though exceptions exist for essential services.
The advisory also notes that workers are entitled to a 30-minute break after 5 consecutive hours, and employers must provide accommodation or allowance. The BEOE urged workers to report violations to Oman's Ministry of Labour.
