I learn from the media (Times of Oman, Nov 27, 2013) that the Ministry of Manpower has stopped issuing visas to non-Omani marketing professionals. The media article elaborates, "Earlier, the government had issued curbs on employment in the construction and cleaning sectors, and the bar was meant to stay in effect for six months. The ban came into effect from November 1."
If my memories are correct, 'Marketing professionals' can range from category A- category E of manpower classification, as per the website of Ministry of Manpower. However,based on earlier circulars, Category E, ideally white collar professionals, required 'omanization' of less than 30-40%.
So, is this regulatory development a blanket ban on 'Marketing Professionals' or, is there more granularity to it?
Also, can someone shed more light on-- which all other sectors are wounded by this regulatory development?