Rammy87
Indian expat in New Zealand
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Registration: 08 June 2012
Accommodation and transport in Christchurch by Jgamba
I secured employment in Christchurch from 3 August 2015. My wife and I need accommodation for about 6 - 9 months. What is the best way to source and secure a rental apartment/ house (preferably furnished)? How easy is it to do everything from ...
I think Trademe can't be set-up from outside New Zealand and Australia, you would require a local landline and mobile no... have a look in trademe in the description as some posters provide their e-mail ids. Another site to look at is ... Read More
OBTAINING A DRIVING LICNENSE
Dear Nidhin104, That was amusing, what a question was that ?? If Sohar / Rustaq is the nearest place for a license you need to go there..... that is your only solution :D Read More
applying for schingen Visa
You would most probably also require a letter from your company explaining that they allow you to procure a visa, its a mandatory process for a non Omani applying for a visa, " A letter from the sponsor " Read More
Visa for Jordanian passport holder by mba14000
Hello .. I am planing to go to Oman for sometime .. I've been told that i need an invitation in order to get the visa .. I don't know anybody in Oman .. how can you guys help me with this (to get a visa) ?
Here is also a list of the Group - 1 countries that are eligible for an on-arrival visa http://www.rop.gov.om/english/countrylist1.asp Read More
Visa for Jordanian passport holder by mba14000
Hello .. I am planing to go to Oman for sometime .. I've been told that i need an invitation in order to get the visa .. I don't know anybody in Oman .. how can you guys help me with this (to get a visa) ?
You will not be eligible for an e-visa with a Jordanian passport, however, if you were married to a Group 1 Country national or if your dad was a Group - 1 national, then you could be eligible for an on-arrival tourist visa the 10 days one or the 30 ... Read More
Food Trip Saturday 2nd May 2015 by hexebella
Hi everyone! We are going for food trip on Saturday 2nd May at Asian Restaurant in ghubra between Xtrra and OmanOil right opposite the footbridge. Meeting time between 6.15 pm to 6.30pm. We are inviting members here who would like to meet new ...
:offtopic: :offtopic: :offtopic: :dumbom: :dumbom: :dumbom:It wasn't off topic... Rather a silent message to inform my "Un"availabilty :PShaz isn't that the status quo for a very long time :P Read More
Food Trip Saturday 2nd May 2015 by hexebella
Hi everyone! We are going for food trip on Saturday 2nd May at Asian Restaurant in ghubra between Xtrra and OmanOil right opposite the footbridge. Meeting time between 6.15 pm to 6.30pm. We are inviting members here who would like to meet new ...
Hey thanks for the catch-up guys.... It was awesome meeting you all.... until next time...... Read More
Food Trip Saturday 2nd May 2015 by hexebella
Hi everyone! We are going for food trip on Saturday 2nd May at Asian Restaurant in ghubra between Xtrra and OmanOil right opposite the footbridge. Meeting time between 6.15 pm to 6.30pm. We are inviting members here who would like to meet new ...
So this most probably would be my last meet .... before heading to World's End :( ...... Not the pub but the literal World's end ;) Read More
Chage dubai licence to oman licence
You will not have to surrender any licenses. They will probably need to verify the license for authenticity and there might be an eye-test. However, G.C.C licenses can be converted in other states. The place to check for up-to-date information is ... Read More
Emergency leave by aj94496
Hello all, I am from India, i just came in Oman one month before. now i need to go back to my home country for specific reason, now i asked for the leave to the company, now company is demanding I need to pay R.O 500 as a bond, i said i need this ...
Honestly I don't think the Embassy is going to take much of action into this subject, strangely holding passports seems to be the modus operandi in Oman for many companies when it comes to expat workers. It is illegal, but its not like the ... Read More
IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET A JOB IN OMAN WHILE I AM HERE IN PHILIPPINES by jmdumbrique
HI GUYS! I AM NEWBIE HERE.. I WOULD LIKE TO GET A CHANCE IF POSSIBLE I CAN FIND A JOB IN OMAN AND YET I AM STILL HERE IN PHILIPPINES. I WORKED IN DUBAI FOR LAST 3 YRS AND I DECIDED TO GO BACK TO MY HOME COUNTRY FOR 2-3 MONTHS.. IT WOULD BE BETTER IF ...
Your "suing" or "Using" :o Read More
how much salary I should get for deputy manager post by devkisubhsh
I got offer from oman for ruwi city. In electrical company.. I just need to knw how much salary I should get for deputy manager post. Waiting...
If you already got an offer, didn't they discuss this before giving you the offer ?? A medium sized firm, maybe about 1500 OMR, but thats a very rough guess, it depends on a lot of factors though; your line of work, size of the firm, nature of ... Read More
uae automatic driving converting to oman driving licence by shanus
Hi, I have uae automatic driving licence . How can change my license to oman license.This is possible without test ?? Please advice me
The best option would be to approach a Travel Agent then, however, you will have to take up one of their promotions though..... Read More
Getting Few tests exempted on basis of exisiting Indian license by rajarora
Hello Friends, I am carrying Indian driving License and would be applying for Oman Driving License. I have few Queries, would appreciate if someone will help me out (1) I am having valid Indian 4 wheeler License Valid till 2025, but its a paper ...
I beg to ask you this question, how did you get the initial driving license without knowing driving at all. The tests that you can get exempted would be the drum and the slope, those aren't very difficult tests and its worth to do them even if ... Read More
Bangladeshi Hindu Man and Muslim Women Marriage in Oman
What's the work permit got to do with you guys getting married. If both of you have independent work visas, take some time off, get married in your home country and come back to Oman. For the records, Oman isn't the best honeymoon ... Read More
Do I need to hand over my passport to sponsor
Assuming that you hold an Indian Passport, there is a note in the back page that says that the passport is a personal document and is the property of Indian government, so Yes it is an illegal practice to hold passports. Holding passports also ... Read More
Expat.com Monthly Get-Together in Muscat! by VidoDido
Dear All, Time for our 3rd get together in Muscat on [u][b]June 13, 2013, 7.00PM at ...
Whats on the 10th April...... Today's paper (10.03.2015) had a bold headline "Don't risk your life" Read More
Visiting for a week! Should female rent a car or hire a driver? by Fofaz
I am heading to Oman for a week or so at the end of March. I am Canadian with a valid US driver's licence. Can I still drive in Oman without an international licence?? I am not interested in obtaining one because I live in Saudi and well, I ...
Here is a further link to the FAQ page of the official ROP website http://www.rop.gov.om/english/onlineservices_faqs.asp?catgid=2 Read More
Looking for any kind of part time in Al khuwair area
You can't do part time jobs in Oman. It is not legally permitted. If you want to be a free lance worker, you need explicit permission from your employer. Read More
Visiting for a week! Should female rent a car or hire a driver? by Fofaz
I am heading to Oman for a week or so at the end of March. I am Canadian with a valid US driver's licence. Can I still drive in Oman without an international licence?? I am not interested in obtaining one because I live in Saudi and well, I ...
You should be able to use your Canadian License for 3 months : http://www.rop.gov.om/english/dg_traffic.asp# Read More
Unmarried couples living together in Muscat... by annabelfox
Hi My boyfriend is applying for a job in Oman / Muscat and if successful I would go with him and apply for work (we are currently living in Singapore). I've read that it is illegal to live together in Oman if not married. Is this applicable ...
Hi Annabel, In addition to the above posts, being in a bonafide relationship isn't recognised unless you've got a marriage certificate to prove that, terming it illegal is a bit too harsh ;) ................... Personally I don't think ... Read More
Contract violation by company by devconoe
Dear Sir, I have an agreement paper through which my company recruited me. But after few months they are intending to reduce manpower and terminate us from the project. There are no negetive issues against us and we have agreement paper. Now in that ...
If you have a line manager or someone who you report to, ask them to take it up with your senior management ..... Ask them for a one month notice... It might be difficult to get a job within Oman in such cases..... It might be worth looking for ... Read More
Contract violation by company by devconoe
Dear Sir, I have an agreement paper through which my company recruited me. But after few months they are intending to reduce manpower and terminate us from the project. There are no negetive issues against us and we have agreement paper. Now in that ...
Hi Devconoe, There should be a clause in your contract terms of a probationary period, which is 3 months as per the labour laws. Within the first 3 months, the employer or the employee can terminate agreements without a notice time. Beyond the ... Read More
how a Pakistani can get a vizit viza of Oman ?
I'm sorry do you want to reside in Muscat on a permanent basis (or) just do a short trip around Muscat. If you want to reside here permanently, you need to get a job and if you want to come here for a short trip, you need to get a visa from a ... Read More
Currency Conversion while traveling to Oman by abhishek926
Need Advice... 1. What are the things I should check or carry while traveling to Oman? 2. What currency should I carry, should I carry INR and convert them at Oman or should I convert INR to OMR in India and then commence my travel?
You will get OMR in India ... So avoid the conversion into dollars... Else you will also get INR at Oman before you exit out of the airport.... How much to carry is entirely up to you..... But I normally carry 100-150 dollars for a day depending on ... Read More
Family visit visa for Oman. Also want to obtain tourist visa for dubai
There are two problems to this 1. Indians dont get on-arrival visa in Dubai (unless you work in a profession deemed to be acceptable for visa on arrival, and since your parents will not be residents in Oman, they wouldnt be eligible for this) 2. ... Read More
high level cholesterol, any issue for medicals for obtaining job visa?
Nope, they test only for communicable illnesses and venereal diseases and since Cholesterol / B.P etc, isnt one of them, I dont think you should have a problem. Read More
Currency Conversion while traveling to Oman by abhishek926
Need Advice... 1. What are the things I should check or carry while traveling to Oman? 2. What currency should I carry, should I carry INR and convert them at Oman or should I convert INR to OMR in India and then commence my travel?
1. Just the usual stuff, there is a huge indian contingent in Oman, so you wont miss most stuff from home. 2. Its ideal to have some Omani Rials before landing in Oman, you might need it for some urgent needs like SIM Card purchase, taxi hire etc. Read More
hi there im from the philippines by mitch.seduco19
hi there i just wanted to know if its possible to work in Oman if there's a little bit problem about my lungs.way back 2001 i got hospitalized because of my lungs.water has found on my lungs.so i undergo minor operation the doctor took all ...
Hi, mitch.seduco19, If there are abnormalities in the Lung cavities during an X-Ray, you may be deemed medically unfit. During the X-Rays, both the left and the right lung fields need to be clear. Also reports only from GAMCA are valid for work ... Read More
job change ! by rahul2509
Hi, I am looking out for a better job opportunity. I have joined the company past 6 mths. Now looking out for sm new. cn any1 tell me wat r d rules ? 2 my knowledge with some senior's i learned dat once you leave the company you ur banned frm ...
Yep that's correct, your barred from entry into Oman for 2 years if you terminate your contract. I believe you can switch if you manage to get a No - Objection - Certificate (NOC), not really sure of this though. Read More
Hi everyone
There is no fixed frame as such, when forwarding documents, you could try to forward scans or copies of the attested certificates, its a bad idea forwarding the original certificates. There is also quite a lot of threads on visa process in Oman. Read More
Muscat EB Bidiya Sands Trip on Friday 16th Jan 2015 by kiranshetty87
Hi Guys … Muscat EB Bidiya Sands Trip on Friday 16th Jan 2015 …..One night stay . Let’s start New Year with this trip. After the discussion we decided to go Bidiya Sands. Trip details: We will start trip early morning of 16th Jan ...
I dont think we need the 4WDs for the Wadi. I can think of 3 at the moment. We still need a headcount. Read More
Border Crossing
If you have an American Passport, nothing much actually. Arrive at the border and apply for a Visa on Arrival, its 20 OMR and lasts for a month (or) if your in Oman for about 10 days, you can apply for the 5 OMR one. Read More
Muscat EB Bidiya Sands Trip on Friday 16th Jan 2015 by kiranshetty87
Hi Guys … Muscat EB Bidiya Sands Trip on Friday 16th Jan 2015 …..One night stay . Let’s start New Year with this trip. After the discussion we decided to go Bidiya Sands. Trip details: We will start trip early morning of 16th Jan ...
@ Hexe : Maybe the wadi would be an ideal location at the moment. It does get really cold for a camping trip. @ Sam 124: Drop it man, maybe she had a bad experience or something...... Read More
Muscat EB Bidiya Sands Trip on Friday 16th Jan 2015 by kiranshetty87
Hi Guys … Muscat EB Bidiya Sands Trip on Friday 16th Jan 2015 …..One night stay . Let’s start New Year with this trip. After the discussion we decided to go Bidiya Sands. Trip details: We will start trip early morning of 16th Jan ...
Volleyball in the desert :sick Your sure Kiran !!!!! .............. Also I think we need a roll call..... Me in.... Read More
Looking for a new good friends in Muscat
Hello Takys, The EB group in Oman does quite a few formal and informal gatherings, we generally meet up for coffee, dinner, barbecues, outdoor trips etc. We are always adding people from all over the world, all the way from the US to S.E Asia. If ... Read More
Numismatics, Notophily & Philatelic collectors
Dear Doc, I wouldn't advise posting a number here, unless this was your work number and you were looking for clients ;) ........ The core EB group in Oman has a lot of trips such as coffee meet-ups, dinner gatherings, outdoor trips etc. Most of ... Read More
Visa procedure from Canada
Hello Navnad, There have been tonnes of post on employment visa - duration, applying, documents required etc and a common trend is that there is no fixed time as to how long it would take for your employment visa to be processed. That being said, ... Read More
Numismatics, Notophily & Philatelic collectors
I used to collect stamps as a kid and got quite a horde of them, some rare I believe and maybe a duplicate copy..... I could exchange them for either stamps or old bank notes. :) Read More
Non-NOC GCC Countries
Well, if your leaving Oman and going to another G.C.C country, you wouldn't require an NOC which is logical. I believe UAE doesnt have an NOC policy. Read More
Medecal
For work visa, your passport should play a vital role. I believe you wouldn't require a medical certificate if your from Canada. http://rop.gov.om/english/dg_pr_visas_employment.asp Read More
Rent-a-Car (contact details....) by canada2006
I have been reading on this blog that monthly car hire can cost upto OMR 150 to 200, to my amazement, most of the rent-a-car websites i have visited,...... quotes for a normal car is approx OMR 400 or approx USD 1,000 month! Can anyone please share ...
The vehicle that you rent is already insured by the leasing company.... All the prices quoted include the insurance of the vehicle. You don't have to take a separate vehicle insurance in Oman. Read More
cost of living in muscat by sanath
HI all, i got an offer to work in muscat. the salary is 700 omr. Is it enough to live for a couple in muscat. can i save something from it?
The food would be more or less the same anywhere throughout Muscat. Other than the Wilayat of Muscat, Sohar, Salalah etc most of the areas are not very well developed with recreational activities, parks etc. The food should cost you anywhere ... Read More
Rent-a-Car (contact details....) by canada2006
I have been reading on this blog that monthly car hire can cost upto OMR 150 to 200, to my amazement, most of the rent-a-car websites i have visited,...... quotes for a normal car is approx OMR 400 or approx USD 1,000 month! Can anyone please share ...
Most of these companies are well known in Oman, ABC Rentals, Towell etc..... Whether a small or a big company you still sign a contract with them as standard procedure and the cars are reliable. I guess companies like EuroCar, Hertz, have a premium ... Read More
Resident Visa for Expat with Hepatitis B by CallingBell
Hi, Need to know about the process of getting residence visa (i am an indian) to OMAN. I have Hepatitis B but the HBV DNA (viral load) is < 2.6 IU/mL. I have been offered a job in Muscat and my employer says my Hepatitis issue will not come in way ...
Its actually pretty simple... you have to obtain a "FIT" on your medical certificate from a Govt Approved Medical Center (GAMCA Clinics) If your fit to work, you get an employment visa and no further tests are required. If you get an ... Read More
Rent-a-Car (contact details....) by canada2006
I have been reading on this blog that monthly car hire can cost upto OMR 150 to 200, to my amazement, most of the rent-a-car websites i have visited,...... quotes for a normal car is approx OMR 400 or approx USD 1,000 month! Can anyone please share ...
Also Towell Leasing, they have some small cars like Mazda 2 at 160 OMR / month.... Zumrat (Towell Leasing) - 96790684 Also Zubair Leasing.... Can't remember the Guys name or number.... quite a long time ago Read More
qualification for applying engineering visa in oman by sherinshamel
hi my name is sherin currently working in a company as QA QC Engineer in muscut.I completed my three year diploma in Mechanical Engineering in 2009,can i apply for engineer visa with diploma qalification
Also, if I remember correctly, you need a Bachelors in Engineering to get an Engineering category in your profession, I remember getting all sorts of stamps on my BE certificate. Verify this with your firm. Read More
qualification for applying engineering visa in oman by sherinshamel
hi my name is sherin currently working in a company as QA QC Engineer in muscut.I completed my three year diploma in Mechanical Engineering in 2009,can i apply for engineer visa with diploma qalification
Like I said earlier, you can't do it on your own..... you have to approach your firm, they should have engineer's visa clearance from Ministry of Manpower. In order to have the clearance, your company has to satisfy the labour law ... Read More
best restaurants in muscat by Jinjababe
Hi can anyone tell me the best restaurants in Muscat. Fine dining with quality service, ambience etc? Thanks
What type of food are you looking for, some of my favorites Indian - Woodlands (CBD), Begums (Al-Khuwair), Mumtaz Mahal (Rose Garden - Qurum) Omani - Al Deyar, Bin Ateeq Thai - Thai Corner ... Read More
Want to come on visitor visa once to check employer before joining.
Yes but that relative visa is essentially sponsored by your relative's employer..... which boils down to the fact that it is being sponsored by an Omani National. (Which is my fourth point) Your relative on his own, CANNOT make an application ... Read More
qualification for applying engineering visa in oman by sherinshamel
hi my name is sherin currently working in a company as QA QC Engineer in muscut.I completed my three year diploma in Mechanical Engineering in 2009,can i apply for engineer visa with diploma qalification
Self Sponsored visas dont work in Oman unlike UK, Australia etc. Your documents have to be processed by a firm in Oman and they in-turn have to approach the ministry with the profession classification, based on your certifications. Its a long and ... Read More
Want to come on visitor visa once to check employer before joining.
There are a certain no of ways to get a tourist visa in Oman 1. You have to have a passport from a country that can avail on arrival visa in Oman :http://www.rop.gov.om/english/countrylist1.asp 2. You can get a family visa (only if you have a ... Read More
Omani Driving License by dasuttan
I would like to take Omani driving license. i think it is very difficult to pass the test on road. can i get any advices and tips of getting license very smoothly.
No You cant drive commercial vehicles at all and your private vehicle should not carry site staff (or) it must not look suspicious that your transporting people for commercial reasons. Its a fine line actually as it depends on the Officer who stops ... Read More
Omani Driving License by dasuttan
I would like to take Omani driving license. i think it is very difficult to pass the test on road. can i get any advices and tips of getting license very smoothly.
You can drive the red boards from a leasing company but you cant drive commercial vehicles (or) vehicles used to transport goods / people etc. They are to be driven only by Omani Nationals. In the event you are transporting goods and people you will ... Read More
Pack and Go....7th Nov 2014 by hexebella
Pack your swimming clothes....pack your lunch, pack your snacks and GO! Short notice indeed...it was spontaneous.... Day trip to Bimmah Sinkhole and Wadi Tiwi Assembly at Wadi Adai shell station between 730am to 8am....departure 8am 2 cars ...
Nice work guys and lovely pictures :) Read More
Hello Plz clarify me by muddukrishna4u
Hi, iam 32 yrs old i got job in Oman, now i need to for medical test GAMCA and i got heart attack 2 years back fixed a small stunt near heart , so i will not fit for oman visa? Plz let me know? do they will reject me in medical test ??. Also please ...
I don't think they will reject, however, you could only get a reliable information on this exact case from a GAMCA Clinic. That being said, I have also heard of GAMCA Clinic signing an applicant as Unfit even though the applicant may be fit to ... Read More
Experience letter attestation by foreign affairs by m07118
Dear All, I am a Pakistani and I am offered teaching job here in Oman. My potential employer said me to get my educational and experience certificates attested from Pakistan Ministry of foreign affairs for employment visa. When I go for attestation ...
Hey m07118, I think the Ministry wouldn't attest a private companies certificate with their seal. Ministry seals are valuable and they authenticate a document and unless it comes from a state / national body, I don't see them authenticating ... Read More
Wadi Shab Trip on 24th Oct 2014 at 7am by hexebella
Hello everyone! We are currently organising a day trip to Wadi Shab on 24th Oct 2014, it's a Friday. As usual, this is open to everybody but we need serious people only. Meeting place is shell station in Wadi Adai at 7am. Amoor please advise ...
Awesome work guys ......... The grill was awesome and finding a sweet spot for grilling and chilling was splendid :) Read More
Wadi Shab Trip on 24th Oct 2014 at 7am by hexebella
Hello everyone! We are currently organising a day trip to Wadi Shab on 24th Oct 2014, it's a Friday. As usual, this is open to everybody but we need serious people only. Meeting place is shell station in Wadi Adai at 7am. Amoor please advise ...
We could buy at the Wadi Adai Filling station...... At the SELECT there Read More
How to know Visa is correct or not
@ Kiren: What type of profession are you in ?? Here is a link to a similar thread https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=408391 Read More
Expat.com Monthly Get-Together in Muscat! by VidoDido
Dear All, Time for our 3rd get together in Muscat on [u][b]June 13, 2013, 7.00PM at ...
@ Kiran: The events will be regularly updated on the forum, you just have to drop a thread confirming your participation and drop into the event. :) Read More
Is Barka a good place to work or live? by sevda11
Hi all can anyone guide me about barka ? is it a good place to work ? or live?
@ Hexe: Does Al - Nahda resort ring bells?? ;) @ Sevda: Barka is a 1 hr drive from Muscat and it doesnt have much of a night life, also consider the fact that public transport in Oman is appalling. So unless you've got a car, considering ... Read More
Acheivement unlocked- Driving license by ajaxeman
It was not long ago i used to ponder and surf through all the websites on what all the procedures to get a driving license in Oman. Its like everyone has an opinion as always. Driving license is an necessity around here cause there is no trains or ...
I can understand your relief, obtaining a driving license in Oman is a major thing, congrats and welcome to road rage, traffic jams, speeding cars and inconsiderate drivers ;) Read More
hi friends
Hello Afty, good day to you..... a good start would be the Expat.com gatherings arranged at regular intervals, it would give you a good chance to meet with some of the active members :) Read More
Border crossings
On the safer side, please make sure that your profession on the labour card is of the allowable profession, dont want to be turned back due to the profession. I read a further link on that : ... Read More
Border crossings
Also here is a tip, while going to Dubai, I used the following route, entered via the Khatmat Malalah border (near Sohar) and exited via the Wajajah border (near Sohar again). That way I saved on about 115 Dirhams as the entry at the KM border is 80 ... Read More
Border crossings
You will need the following documents to cross the border, a passport with a Visa on Arrival facility with the UAE (or) a labour card with a profession listed to cross the border i.e. : The profession on your labour card must of a managerial, ... Read More
Suggestions of coffee shop around azeeb?
Costa Coffee on 18th November Street.... besides there are tonnes in the Qurum / Ghoubrah / Al Khuwair area. Read More
Do people in Muscat celebrate Durga Puja Festival? by Joydev
Could you please tell me : the people living at Muscut Oman do celebrate Durga Puja Festival??
Here are the location links to the same Lord Shiva Temple : https://plus.google.com/118282930479192178783/about?hl=en Ruwi Temple : https://plus.google.com/101066730222136724709/about?hl=en Read More
Do people in Muscat celebrate Durga Puja Festival? by Joydev
Could you please tell me : the people living at Muscut Oman do celebrate Durga Puja Festival??
There are two temples in Muscat as far as I know. There is one in the old Muscat and one in Darsait, The one in Old Muscat is a Shiva Temple and the one in Darsait is a Krishna one. I am sure the Durga Pooja would take place at the one in Darsait, ... Read More
Muscat Expat Blog Meet 26th Sept 2014 by hexebella
We would like to invite everyone for a meet up on 26th September Friday. Proposed venues are Thai Corner in Qurum at the back of Mars OR Al Deyar in Shatti Qurum. Please put your suggestions.
@ Balaji, First off, this is an informal gathering. Here are some answers to your question, 1. If your new to the forum, please contact the organizer, you can drop in a message to the organizer via this forum and exchange numbers, do not post it ... Read More
Muscat Expat Blog Meet 26th Sept 2014 by hexebella
We would like to invite everyone for a meet up on 26th September Friday. Proposed venues are Thai Corner in Qurum at the back of Mars OR Al Deyar in Shatti Qurum. Please put your suggestions.
Good to be busy.... hope to see you soon :) Read More
Muscat Expat Blog Meet 26th Sept 2014 by hexebella
We would like to invite everyone for a meet up on 26th September Friday. Proposed venues are Thai Corner in Qurum at the back of Mars OR Al Deyar in Shatti Qurum. Please put your suggestions.
@ Hexe: Whats the time on this one?? 7:30 pm maybe?? So we can start with the introductions and stuff :) Read More
Muscat Expat Blog Meet 26th Sept 2014 by hexebella
We would like to invite everyone for a meet up on 26th September Friday. Proposed venues are Thai Corner in Qurum at the back of Mars OR Al Deyar in Shatti Qurum. Please put your suggestions.
Shaz..... the phantom who appears on EB forum :o Read More
Muscat Expat Blog Meet 26th Sept 2014 by hexebella
We would like to invite everyone for a meet up on 26th September Friday. Proposed venues are Thai Corner in Qurum at the back of Mars OR Al Deyar in Shatti Qurum. Please put your suggestions.
Sophia, this is an open forum, there is no payment to make..... EB is a platform for expats to get together :) Read More
Are visas being given to expats who left before the July 1, 2014?
Yeah I'm actually confused on the same, because initially there was a ban on entry for those who didnt complete 2 years, but I did meet some friends during a training program who left their company and got visas issued after the July deadline. ... Read More
Muscat Expat Blog Meet 26th Sept 2014 by hexebella
We would like to invite everyone for a meet up on 26th September Friday. Proposed venues are Thai Corner in Qurum at the back of Mars OR Al Deyar in Shatti Qurum. Please put your suggestions.
@ Stefan: Past experience tells me that not everyone will turn up.... the regular EBs will be there... but we've had a lot of events with a lot of people showing interest but not turning up..... It would be lovely to have a lot of people but ... Read More
New in Muscat
Drop into one of our get-togethers, we are having one on the 26th, you can read about it on the forum. Read More
Muscat Expat Blog Meet 26th Sept 2014 by hexebella
We would like to invite everyone for a meet up on 26th September Friday. Proposed venues are Thai Corner in Qurum at the back of Mars OR Al Deyar in Shatti Qurum. Please put your suggestions.
So its settled then... lets eat some Chicken :) Read More
Expat.com Monthly Get-Together in Muscat! by VidoDido
Dear All, Time for our 3rd get together in Muscat on [u][b]June 13, 2013, 7.00PM at ...
There isn't an invite for any of the events, just turn up on the date.... and maybe drop a Private Message to the organizer so that we don't order the food without you :) We are having a catch up on the 26th, its a toss up between Al-Deyar ... Read More
Tennis Classes by Rammy87
Hi, I was thinking of taking up tennis as a regular activity, any insights on classes or regular tennis players in town. I had a look at a few courts in town but that required me to find tennis buddies first. Thanks in advance, Ram
@ Lau : I dont think there was enough interest in that... are you aware of a Tennis Court?? Read More
Home Tutor Available (Muscat) by F.SIDDIQUI
Hi, I have Ten years of experience in Teaching. My key subject is ( Math, Stat, Economic & Accounting) for the students of IGCSE (O / A level) / CBSE / BISE up to grade 5 to 12. Thanks, Contact No. 94129207
Private tuitions are illegal in Oman according to a new directive http://main.omanobserver.om/?p=101763 Read More
Night Clubs ? Discos ? by gunner757
Last thing to know about , where are some good night clubs or discos in Muscat ? Come on , I just landed in Shangri La now , need some info :P :dumbom:
A few night clubs around town are the Left Bank near Mumtaz Mahal hotel, Safari @ Hyatt, Rock Bottom @ Ramee Hotel, Zouk. Al Ghazal @ Intercon............ I think thats about it :) Read More
Labour Card Rights by mex08
I would like to ask if its our rights not to surrender our Labour Card here in Oman to our employers. Please we need your help with this matter. We need to defend our side.
@Mex : The employers generally keep a copy of your labour card in their file, but never the original, it is too risky to actually hand over the Labour card. Its an essential part of daily life in Oman and there is also a mandatory rule from the ROP ... Read More
Mountain trip to Jabal Al Akhdar by hexebella
Next event planned is a day trip to Jabal Al Akhdar, tentative date is on a Friday 5th September. .... Meeting point will be near the big round about going to Nizwa by 7am. Other details will be posted and discussed on this thread as per the ...
Wow..... So we finally made it...... Thanks for the awesome trip and most importantly memories.... This was awesome and the hospitality was spectacular...... Special thanks to Amoor for taking care of even the finest details :) Read More
Mountain trip to Jabal Al Akhdar by hexebella
Next event planned is a day trip to Jabal Al Akhdar, tentative date is on a Friday 5th September. .... Meeting point will be near the big round about going to Nizwa by 7am. Other details will be posted and discussed on this thread as per the ...
Nice work..... people..... still havent decided on what I'm cooking will decide today evening.... Thanks Amoor for the arrangements and the vehicles :) ................... Nizwa lunch seems to be fine by me :) Read More
Expat.com Monthly Get-Together in Muscat! by VidoDido
Dear All, Time for our 3rd get together in Muscat on [u][b]June 13, 2013, 7.00PM at ...
You saw what you missed :P I don't know the word "try" it was not in my dictionary.... :/you must have gotten yourself an Arabic dictionary.Ha ha ha... you beat me that :thanks: ..... whats with the Rupee Symbol :/ Read More
Mountain trip to Jabal Al Akhdar by hexebella
Next event planned is a day trip to Jabal Al Akhdar, tentative date is on a Friday 5th September. .... Meeting point will be near the big round about going to Nizwa by 7am. Other details will be posted and discussed on this thread as per the ...
Hey are we still sticking to the dates.... No updates as such !!!! I wont mind the restaurant lunch.. as long as we get a group going ....... Read More
Mountain trip to Jabal Al Akhdar by hexebella
Next event planned is a day trip to Jabal Al Akhdar, tentative date is on a Friday 5th September. .... Meeting point will be near the big round about going to Nizwa by 7am. Other details will be posted and discussed on this thread as per the ...
Oops sorry guys completely lost this post.... was having an emotionally charged week .... Yep, I'm in for this..... but what was the last number on the attendee ?? I'll bring something homecooked :) Read More
Omani Driving License by dasuttan
I would like to take Omani driving license. i think it is very difficult to pass the test on road. can i get any advices and tips of getting license very smoothly.
With a manual driving license, you can drive any kind of transmission. Manual, Automatic etc. As a matter of fact, the availability of manual cars in Oman, has reduced drastically, most of the cars are automatic, which just beats the logic of the ... Read More
International Driver's License by chokoi
Hi.Im new here in oman.I just want to know if I can convert my Philippine international driver's license to omani license and how much would it cost?Thank you
@ Cars : If you are a permanent resident of Oman, you are expected to obtain an Omani Driving License, anyone staying for more than 3 months is considered a permanent residence of Oman. Read More
Meet up Expat blog on 22nd August 2014 by hexebella
Hi everybody! Creating this new thread for everybody's convenience. ..we are organising a meet up on Friday 22 Aug 2014 at Istanboly near Rawasco Al Khuwair, time is 6pm. We have several members who already confirmed through the previous ...
Thanks Hexe, for the catch-up.... It was fun..... It was great seeing an extended version of the usual meetup.... :cool: If we pull of the mountain trip, it could be quite a big milestone :one Read More
Omani Driving License by dasuttan
I would like to take Omani driving license. i think it is very difficult to pass the test on road. can i get any advices and tips of getting license very smoothly.
Just as an information, Manual driving licenses are the only option for men in Oman. Automatic & Manual option is available only for women. So naturally, they can't change an automatic license. I guess they would change the Automatic Driving ... Read More
How female / tourist friendly is Oman really ?? by Rammy87
Lately a few stray incidents have bothered me and I'm starting to think how friendly is the tourism in Oman. So the troubles started when I invited my girlfriend of European descent to Oman. We were treated with beady eyes and some snide remarks ...
Well its more of visiting me, than for tourism purposes. She has done some voluntary in India, which lasted for well over a year and a bit in Laos and Cambodia (well we were doing a SE Asia trip actually). She is well into her Arabic lessons, will ... Read More
How female / tourist friendly is Oman really ?? by Rammy87
Lately a few stray incidents have bothered me and I'm starting to think how friendly is the tourism in Oman. So the troubles started when I invited my girlfriend of European descent to Oman. We were treated with beady eyes and some snide remarks ...
Hey Deborah, Thanks on your views..... Even though I've been here for most of my life, this is the first time for her. We were off to Dubai before heading down to Muscat.... now both these countries are projected as tourist destinations, though ... Read More
google maps voice guided navigation
I don't think this is a problem in Oman, navigation (voice guided) works fine on my Nexus 5. There is a high internet censorship in Oman, but it doesnt apply to this case :) Read More
Qatar Driving License to Oman Driving License ?
I still believe that it is possible to convert your Qatari into an Omani Driving License, a couple of years back, my colleague who had transferred from Qatar did so. Alternatively, you can also check at the Qurum Police Station, thats where they ... Read More
Releasing stress
If your looking for clubbing activities, you can try the various pubs around town, Rock Bottom @ Ramee Hotel, Copacabana, Safari @ Grand Hyatt, Al Ghazal @ The Intercon Hotel etc. Read More
Expat.com Monthly Get-Together in Muscat! by VidoDido
Dear All, Time for our 3rd get together in Muscat on [u][b]June 13, 2013, 7.00PM at ...
Rammy we discussed and finalised this date based on your schedule and expecting the rest to be back by this time. We already agreed on this date. ...we can't be changing dates to always suit your availability and this date came from you.Dear ... Read More