Oman's Ministry of Labour has officially debunked rumors of a mandatory 30-year service retirement rule. The ministry clarified that existing regulations for public and private sector retirement ages and service terms remain unchanged. Citizens are urged to rely solely on official sources for accurate labor information.
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