Oman: The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has made a decision to absolutely indigenize the set up and upkeep of IT tools, systems and networks, banning foreigners from certain work opportunities in the telecommunications sector. Officers from the telecommunications regulator reported this conclusion will acquire influence immediately after publication in the official gazette.
In accordance to the 3rd posting of the selection, telecommunications provider concessionaire organizations must not entrust the ultimate stage of the operate to foreigners when carrying out the perform of laying fiber optic wires or cables. Foreigners are also not approved to supervise the laying, laying, connection and servicing of conversation cables.
Foreigners are also not allowed to use communications products or techniques in telecommunications exchanges, distribution facilities and stations. It was also made the decision not to entrust the operate of installing laptop conversation or network equipment in households to foreigners. Within just three months from the day of entry into power of the choice, businesses running in this sector ought to acquire measures to employ them.
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