Overview
The Tashgheel Programme is Oman’s national employment initiative designed to create sustainable job opportunities for Omani citizens across the private sector. Launched as part of the government’s broader commitment to addressing youth unemployment and workforce nationalization, Tashgheel complements the Omanisation policy by providing structured pathways for jobseekers to enter productive employment. The programme operates through coordination between the Ministry of Labour, private sector employers, and vocational training institutions. It offers wage subsidies, training grants, and placement services to incentivize companies to hire Omani nationals in roles traditionally filled by expatriate workers.
Key Facts
- Targets Omani nationals seeking employment in the private sector
- Provides wage subsidies to employers for a defined period to offset training costs
- Coordinates with vocational training centres to align skills with market demand
- Covers sectors including technology, hospitality, logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing
- Complements the Tawteen platform for job matching and labour market analytics
- Part of a broader suite of employment programmes including Sanad and Ajyal
Significance for Vision 2040
Tashgheel directly supports Vision 2040’s human capital development pillar, which prioritizes building a competitive Omani workforce capable of driving economic diversification. By bridging the gap between education outputs and private sector requirements, the programme addresses one of the most persistent challenges in Oman’s development trajectory. Vision 2040 envisions a labour market where Omani citizens occupy high-value roles across all sectors, reducing structural dependence on expatriate labour while boosting household incomes and consumer spending. Tashgheel’s emphasis on skills alignment and employer engagement reflects the practical mechanisms needed to achieve these targets. The programme also contributes to social stability by ensuring that economic growth translates into broad-based employment opportunities for Oman’s young and growing population.