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Document overview
Creates a unified framework of cash social benefits and insurance schemes covering old age, disability and death, employment injuries, employment security, maternity, sickness and other leave, and a provident scheme.
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Scope and exclusions
Applies to
Applies to benefit recipients and insured categories specified by the Law; for employers it governs registration, contributions and dealings with the Social Protection Fund.
Limitations and exclusions
Coverage and commencement differ by scheme and category. Pension insurance principally concerns Omani nationals; selected schemes for non-Omani workers begin on dates and for categories determined by Fund decisions.
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Official source
Royal Decree 52/2023 · amended by Royal Decree 60/2025 · Oman Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs
September 13, 2026
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