English abstract
This study contains an analytical examination of provisions relating to the Expatriate
Residency Act (1996), particularly Article (11) which prohibits issuing an employment visa for an expatriate worker who has previously worked in Oman until two years have lapsed since the date of his or her last departure. This was mainly enacted
.to satisfy the desires of former employers
The Act plays an essential role in regulating the Omani labour market, which is
largely reliant on expatriate workforces. Additionally, the Act seeks to protect
national economy indirectly by controlling unfair competition practices. However,
granting former employers the power of excluding their workers from the Omani
market for two years might cause legal and economic problems, against which this
study aims to offer solutions. A criminal law intervention could overcome many of
the deficiencies in the administrative and civil laws and could provide the necessary
.deterrence
The study concluded that Article (11) was not efficient to regulate this matter. In
addition, the Article conflicts with some international laws and national economic
policies that could lead to many problems. At the end of this study, certain results
and recommendations are suggested with the hope to contribute to the reduction of
.these issues
