There are important reasons. however. why we need to be even more vigilant about this type of problem in Oman. First. Omans basic economic structure is currently based on the use of foreign workersabout 70 percent of Omans workforce is foreign. Pretty much anywhere in the world. foreign workers are a particularly vulnerable lot. Second. Oman already has a record on related issues that is cause for concern the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions has stated that migrant workers "suffered extreme exploitation" in Oman. And. the U.S. State Department has criticized Oman for inadequate efforts to stop human trafficking: Oman is a destination country for men and women primarily from Pakistan.