Employers with employees insured under the Social Protection Fund should be aware that the new Regulation on Occupational Injuries and Diseases introduces strict reporting deadlines, wider coverage of workplace incidents and financial exposure for non-compliance. Employers should update internal reporting procedures meet statutory timelines, train HR and HSE teams on the new requirements, and maintain clear documentation to mitigate risk.
Effective 26 January 2026, the Oman Social Protection Fund has issued Decision No. 1/2026, introducing a new Regulation on Occupational Injuries and Diseases (the Regulation).
This forms part of the wider reforms under the Social Protection Law (Royal Decree 52/2023) and significantly strengthens employer obligations in relation to workplace injuries, occupational diseases, and reporting requirements.
The Regulation applies only to employees who are insured with the Social Protection Fund.
Currently, this covers Omani nationals. Non-Omani employees are not yet included within this regime and remain subject to separate legal provisions and employer obligations.
Employers with mixed workforces should therefore ensure they are applying the correct framework to each category of employee.
Employers in Oman should take immediate steps to:
The Regulation introduces stricter enforcement, broader coverage, and financial exposure for employers. Compliance requires proactive risk management and systems readiness.
If you would like support in reviewing your policies, conducting a compliance audit, or implementing reporting frameworks aligned with the new Regulation, please get in touch with our team.
Employers must act quickly to align internal reporting processes with the new regime, as stricter deadlines and increased liability significantly raise the risk of non-compliance.
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