More than 38,000 people receive social protection benefits in Al Buraimi

More than 38,000 people in Oman’s Al Buraimi Governorate received social protection benefits by the end of July, as the Social Protection Fund expanded coverage across the governorate.

Hilal bin Salem Al Shamsi, director of the Social Protection Department in Al Buraimi, said the system continues to deliver legally mandated benefits to eligible recipients. The Childhood Benefit accounted for the largest share, reaching more than 29,000 people. More than 4,000 people received the Elderly Benefit, while 2,896 received Family Income Support. The Disability Benefit covered 1,379 people, and 522 received support for orphans and widows.

Al Buraimi Wilayat recorded 33,868 beneficiaries, including 25,738 children, 3,846 elderly people, 2,617 family income support recipients, 1,201 people with disabilities and 466 orphans and widows. Mahdah Wilayat recorded 2,056 beneficiaries, while Al Sunaynah Wilayat recorded 128. Another 2,138 beneficiaries were distributed across various benefits in the governorate.

The department also reported 14,517 insured people working in government, private-sector and self-employed positions. It listed 748 registered private-sector establishments. New insurance branches, including maternity leave, job security and work-related injuries, are being implemented to strengthen protection for workers and employers.

During the year, the department processed 12,903 transactions covering benefit applications, inquiries and insurance services. It delivered 2,345 field services and 23 proactive services, and took part in local festivals and community events.

The Al Buraimi branch includes environmentally friendly facilities designed to improve access for people with disabilities. Self-service kiosks and digital services are available through the electronic portal, the Himaya application, a call centre and WhatsApp. The department is also running awareness programmes, workshops and field campaigns to explain the Social Protection Law, eligibility requirements and available digital services.

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The social protection system continues to ensure that legally mandated benefits reach eligible recipients.