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flag Oman expands social protection with targeted benefits, job creation, and housing support.

flag Oman has updated its social protection system with royal directives aimed at improving fairness and targeting. flag The Senior Citizens Scheme remains at OMR115 for those earning up to OMR1,020 monthly, tapering off for higher incomes. flag Support for widows, divorcees, and dependent daughters is enhanced by excluding child support and pensions from income calculations, and maximum benefits for certain women rise to OMR115. flag Independent eligibility is granted to daughters and divorced women aged 31–39 who lost their fathers. flag Parents and grandparents can now receive death pensions if no spouse or children qualify. flag The reforms also include a 2026 employment program creating 60,000 jobs, a RO 100 million boost for social housing, and an extended Job Security Allowance of one year.

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