Social protection benefits from this month
There is no doubt that the social protection policies and its system is one of the issues on which the new development model of the Sultanate of Oman is based. It will contribute to better directing social benefits and assistance to the neediest groups, and at the same time, it is consistent with the development of specific groups and enabling them to move to a good quality of life.
Through the implementation of these benefits, social stability and social solidarity in society will be enhanced. “The upcoming entitlements reflect the priority of the citizen in the lofty vision, and the concern and keenness of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to provide a decent life and safe living for the citizen,” said Adnan Rashid, a 63-year-old citizen who will be among the beneficiaries.
Since the very first day of his rule, His Majesty the Sultan confirmed his sincere endeavour to set up a new phase of Oman’s renewed Renaissance that meets the requirements of the upcoming period and fulfils the aspirations of the Omani people as well as preserve the achievements that took place over the past five decades.
“The social protection system comes at a defining stage in the history of the Sultanate of Oman, as it will eliminate some of the challenges that people were facing. Such benefits, including the benefits for children under 18, will directly benefit the citizen and the country at large,” said Khalfan al Obaidani, a father of six children.
The Social Protection Fund, established by Royal Decree No. 33/2021, supervises social protection programmes that generate cash benefits for all categories.