Oman will start a new tax rule in 2028. It will be the first Gulf country to tax people’s salaries. Only very rich people will pay this tax. If someone earns more than $109,000 in a year, they must pay 5% to the government. This means for every $100 they earn, they give $5 to Oman. About 1% of workers will need to pay.
No other nearby countries have this tax. Places like Dubai and Saudi Arabia don’t take money from salaries. Many foreign workers like these countries because they keep all their pay. Oman is changing this rule to get more money for the country.
The oil business gives Oman most of its money. But oil prices change often. Some years they get lots of money, other years less. The new tax will help the government have steady money every year. They will use this money for schools, hospitals and roads. This is part of a big plan called “Vision 2040” to make Oman stronger.
Right now, Oman uses oil money to pay debts and build new things. The tax will help when oil prices go down. Only the richest people will pay – about 1 in 100 workers. Normal workers won’t pay anything. The government says this tax will keep the country’s money safe.
Other Gulf countries will watch this carefully. They want to see if this tax works well. For now, Oman is the only one trying this new rule. Workers in Oman won’t see changes until 2028. The government promises life will stay the same for most people. Only very high earners will share part of their salary to help the country grow.