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In some cases, the number of days granted depends on whether an employee works in the public or private sector. Leave taken in the event of a death also applies if it is a relative of the employee's spouse or civil partner who has died: e.g. the death of an employee's mother-in-law entitles the employee to 3 days' leave. [129] [130]
National Day - November 18th: Celebrates the Sultanate's independence and the birthday of Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said, who ruled Oman for many years until his death in 2020. Renaissance Day - July 23rd: Marks the beginning of the Sultanate's modernization under the leadership of Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said in 1970.
Oman, [b] officially the Sultanate of Oman, [c] is a country on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in West Asia. It shares land borders with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. The capital and largest city is Muscat. Oman has a population of about 5.28 million as of 2024, which is a 4.60% population increase from 2023.
Suggesting policies and strategies for the development of governmental bodies in relation to organizational and human resources matters. Supporting the Council of Civil Service. Making legislation suggestions in the field civil service. Setting the principles and standards for implementing the employment plans in regard to civil service.
The Islamic State subsequently claims responsibility for the attack, its first in Oman. [ 5 ] One sailor is killed and six others are reported missing after the Comoros-flagged oil tanker Prestige Falcon sinks off Ras Madrakah in the Arabian Sea .
In 1970, Sultan Qaboos introduced the universal education policy for both men and women, [12] increasing female attendance in schools from 0% in 1970 to 49% in 2007. [13] In the years following, 600,000 students, both male and female, enrolled in over 1000 schools, bringing Oman one step closer to the goal of "education for all".
The Foreign Ministry strives to maintain good relations with all countries through dialogue, cooperation and mutual respect. The Foreign Ministry enables Oman to play an active part in a regional community of nations living in harmony and build relationships which assure security and stability while fostering the economic growth and cultural development essential to all states' futures.
The Portuguese first arrived in the country in the early 1500s, and used the now capital of Muscat as a fortified port to protect their trade routes to India. Unhappy with a Portuguese presence that exploited Oman, the Al-Ya'ribi clan agreed a treaty with the British East India Company to allow the British to have rights in their ports, in a rebuke of the Portuguese government.