Provident Scheme to replace gratuity for expats in Oman from July 2027
Oman ·
The new Provident Fund Scheme for expatriate or non-Omani workers will take effect on 19 July 2027, replacing the gratuity payment for this workforce.
Gratuity is a lump-sum payment that an employer owes a worker at the end of their service, a common arrangement in Gulf labour laws.
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