The Arabian Stories

07/08/2026

Understanding your end-of-service gratuity can make a big difference when your employment in Oman comes to an end.

Following the Ministry of Labour’s recent circular, has broken down the key rules on End-of-Service Gratuity (EOSG) for workers who are not covered by the Social Protection Law.

From contracts concluded under the previous Labour Law to those concluded under the Labour Law issued by Royal Decree No. 53/2023, the method of calculation can differ depending on when your employment contract was concluded.

Our carousel explains:

• Who the circular applies to
• How gratuity is calculated under the previous and new Labour Laws
• Why your last basic wage matters
• Simple examples to help you understand the calculation

Swipe through the guide, save it for future reference, and share it with someone working in Oman who may find it useful.

The examples provided are simplified for general information and should not be treated as individual legal advice. Individual entitlements depend on the applicable law and employment circumstances.





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07/08/2026

Google Pay India is currently not focusing on cross-border payments and remittances and is instead putting significant emphasis on making domestic digital payments faster, simpler and safer.

NEW DELHI : Google Pay is currently not focusing on cross-border payments and remittances and is instead putting significant emphasis on making domestic digital payments faster, simpler and safer, Kunal Rana, Director, Merchant Services, Google Pay, said on Friday.“Google Pay, I would say right no...

07/08/2026

The Oman Agricultural Association’s Al Dhahirah branch has opened applications for registered farmers seeking visas to recruit Bangladeshi workers for the agricultural sector.

The association said the recruitment process is being carried out under approvals issued by the Ministry of Labour and Royal Oman Police.

Applications are limited to registered members of the association’s Al Dhahirah branch who have paid the annual membership fee of RO25.

Applicants are required to submit copies of their agricultural holding, or hiyaza, certificate, national identity card and a valid Ministry of Labour work permit. They must also provide the agricultural cultivation form for the 2026/2027 season, including details of crops and cultivated areas.

Applications will be accepted from August 9 to August 20, 2026, between 8 am and 1 pm during official working hours at the association’s office in Al Murtafa’a, Ibri.




[Bangladesh Workers, Oman Visa, Royal Oman Police, Ministry of Labour, Work Visa, Farming in Oman, Farmers Visa, Local News in Oman, The Arabian Stories]

07/08/2026

Motorists urged to exercise caution as strong winds reduce visibility.

MUSCAT : Oman’s National Multi Hazard Early Warning Centre has urged motorists to exercise caution while travelling on the Sultan Said bin Taimur Road between Haima and Thumrait on Friday, citing reduced horizontal visibility caused by strong winds carrying dust. The warning advises drivers to rem...

07/08/2026

At least seven people, including the suspected gunman, have died and around 15 others were injured after a shooting erupted at a high school in Thailand’s Nonthaburi province, north of Bangkok, on Friday.

BANGKOK : The shooting took place at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bang Kruai district during school hours, triggering panic among students and staff as emergency services and police rushed to the scene. Initial reports from Thai media, including Thai PBS, had indicated that between 10 and 15 people...

07/08/2026

Europe’s punishing summer heatwave intensified on Thursday, with Italy placing all its major cities under the highest health alert, wildfires spreading across parts of the continent and falling river levels threatening power generation and vital shipping routes.

ROME : Italy took the unprecedented step of placing all its major cities under a red heat alert as prolonged high temperatures posed a serious health risk to the entire population. The warning stretched from Palermo in Sicily to Bolzano in the mountainous north. Temperatures climbed above 40°C in s...

07/08/2026

The officer said one teacher and three students were among those injured in the incident, which took place at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bang Kruai district, located north of Bangkok.

NONTHABURI : Two people, including the suspected gunman, were killed and four others injured after gunfire broke out at a school in Thailand’s Nonthaburi province on Friday, Reuters reported, citing officials.According to Reuters, Lt Col of Nonthaburi Provincial Police Commander Dechrapee Kongdee ...

07/08/2026

Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office, Trump expressed disappointment over the SC ruling, adding "We had a very unfortunate decision in the Supreme Court concerning birthright [citizenship]... so we're making adjustments."

WASHINGTON : US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) signed two executive orders targeting birthright citizenship and birth tourism, saying his administration was “cracking down very big” on what he described as abuses of the American immigration system following a recent Supreme Cour...

06/08/2026

Under the patronage of H.H. Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham bin Tarik Al Said, Minister of State and Governor of Muscat, Muscat Governorate honoured outstanding General Education Diploma students for the 2025/2026 academic year at a ceremony held at W Muscat in Al Qurum.

The ceremony celebrated the students’ academic excellence, perseverance and dedication, while underscoring the vital role of young people in advancing the Sultanate’s development goals and the aspirations of Oman Vision 2040.

06/08/2026

She inspired. She led. She made history.

Last year, HerStory brought together extraordinary women whose journeys continue to inspire Oman.

Now, a new chapter begins.

The Arabian Stories proudly presents the 3rd Edition of HerStory Oman Summit & Awards 2026, returning on 14 October with the theme “The Power of Possibility.”

Watch the journey.
Celebrate the legacy.
Get ready for what’s next.




[HerStory Oman, The Power of Possibility, Women in Leadership, The Arabian Stories]