Harshit Gupta
@harshuch
Indian citizen
Forum posts
32
Contacts
4
About me
Indian
Lives in Muscat
Speaks English, Hindi
Registration: 27 August 2012
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
Rammy, PDO tennis courts are one hell of a place to play. If you take club membership then you can also take tennis classes from the coaches there (charged separately). These classes, if you take in a group are a good place to find new partners at ... Read More
Furniture by deborah1964
Hello everyone, i just moved to Muscat several days ago with my Egyptian husband and am loving the challenges of the new city and country . My problem is i need to buy firniture and appliances for a 2 bedroom apartment the budget is 2000 OMR all i ...
Hi Deborah, Maps for Oman do work on my Nokia Lumia - here maps, free of cost. I have used Aramex here, which works fine. I don't have info about furniture shops. Regrads, Harshit Read More
Regarding Visa Ban
I believe that as long as you complete your contract and then move, this ban won't5 impact you. 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.
I haven't done it. I only know it from other people. 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.
if you have UAE automatic DL, then, as far as I know you can directly give a road test. Read More
Would like to know cost of living and work culture in OMAN
should be enough if you are alone. Savings will depend on whether you are going to get accommodation/transport from your employer or not 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 ...
serious apologies for not making it and not even posting anything about it. Left from office on Thursday and got so occupied with things that didn't even checked the forum. Agree with you guys that it is your personal time but also agree with Schaz ... Read More
Rude shop keeper by Incaroad
I am an expat that living in muscat. Just want to share some story. It is always a usual things happening here. It is always my bad luck or maybe some of other people experience the same thing with me. Smell of discrimination is always happening ...
I believe he got upset because you asked him about specifications. I can bet on this that these guys themselves have no clue of the spec differences in the models and don't know how customers are to be treated. 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 ...
can somebody post a snapshot of the location on google maps. So I can understand where it is exactly. 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 ...
I am willing to join in this time, as well. Please let me know when and where I have to show my scary face :D Read More
Jumping a Traffic Light !! by harshuch
Guys, I heard from somebody that in Oman jumping a traffic signal means 48 hours in jail and vehicle impounding + fine :|:|:| (License revoke??) Is it really true? or this is like the penalty when the offense is repeated multiple times? Sometimes ...
Thanks for the comprehensive details of the process Sumitaran !! Read More
Jumping a Traffic Light !! by harshuch
Guys, I heard from somebody that in Oman jumping a traffic signal means 48 hours in jail and vehicle impounding + fine :|:|:| (License revoke??) Is it really true? or this is like the penalty when the offense is repeated multiple times? Sometimes ...
Sumitran, I understand the importance of driving carefully on the road to make life safer for me as well as others out there. I feel much more safe on these roads as compared to some other countries. By the way of this discussion I am just trying ... Read More
Jumping a Traffic Light !! by harshuch
Guys, I heard from somebody that in Oman jumping a traffic signal means 48 hours in jail and vehicle impounding + fine :|:|:| (License revoke??) Is it really true? or this is like the penalty when the offense is repeated multiple times? Sometimes ...
Thanks Sumitran, That's I guess is a very important piece of information to know about. I have seen people jumping the signal near Qurum city centre multiple times now. The camera would flash and take a picture and there is no ROP official on the ... Read More
Jumping a Traffic Light !!
Guys, I heard from somebody that in Oman jumping a traffic signal means 48 hours in jail and vehicle impounding + fine :|:|:| (License revoke??) Is it really true? or this is like the penalty when the offense is repeated multiple times? Sometimes ... Read More
Dubai Visa on Arrival
Hey, I heard from somebody that having a resident card of any GCC country makes you eligible for a dubai visa on arrival. Can anyone of you confirm this? has somebody utilized it before? Are there any ifs and buts to this ?? Thanks in ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Oman by loulouIE
I've been chatting to a company in Muscat and I have a conference call set up tomorrow to discuss the role and the actual package. If this leads to a job offer I will be travelling to Oman completely alone. I don't know anyone there. I am ...
I've been in Oman for almost 4 months now. From what I have experienced that people are really friendly here, so if you put even a slight effort you may get some good group in your office itself. Other than that, I guess if you pursue any hobby in ... Read More
Purchasing a Two Wheeler by harshuch
Hi, I am new in Oman and currently staying in Muscat. I understand getting the driving license for a car is quite a task and can take some time. I am planning to purchase a motorbike here and meanwhile apply for the driving license. Can anyone ...
So now it has been quite some time and some no. of road tests which I have given and failed to clear. Now I am getting more inclined to getting a motorbike and using it until I can clear the road test.. (god knows when). Appreciate any help or ... Read More
Can you be in Oman while waiting for employment visa? by taramci
Hi, I am waiting for my employment visa to come through, does anybody know If I am allowed to be in Oman while waiting for the visa to be processed?I am able to get a tourist visa on arrival. My company have said they will do an express visa for me ...
http://www.omanairports.com/visaonarivals.asp Go to the above link. It seems people from some countries can get on arrival tourist visa for 1 month and followed by a month extension. May be this is sufficient for your personal affairs till you get ... Read More
What are the documents needed to issue emplyment visa in oman? by hashimevt
Dear members. Pls help me as i am very anxious now. I had sent my cv to an civil engineering company ( sahil martoub trading, muscut) and they accepted it. Then they sent me a detailed offer letter and asked me to return it after signing in. i did. ...
Yeah it truly depends on what you are earning back in your home country. But some salaries are really very small. From outside it looks that if acco is paid everything is alright. But think abt cost of transportation for people who can't own a car ... Read More
Can you be in Oman while waiting for employment visa? by taramci
Hi, I am waiting for my employment visa to come through, does anybody know If I am allowed to be in Oman while waiting for the visa to be processed?I am able to get a tourist visa on arrival. My company have said they will do an express visa for me ...
I am not sure about you actually working on a tourist visa. From my understanding it should be ILLEGAL in any country. my suggestion would be don't do illegal stuff in a new country ! Read More
Singapore Visa from Oman. by schaz
Hi All, Does anyone know a way to apply Singapore visa, directly from Muscat. I understand the singapore embessy is not available in Oman. Secondly, someone told me that DHL takes the original documents (Passport etc) and apply from Dubai. But i ...
https://www.singapore-visa.sg/ go to the link and check if you are eligible for eVISA application. You can apply from this link itself. Read More
Singapore Visa from Oman. by schaz
Hi All, Does anyone know a way to apply Singapore visa, directly from Muscat. I understand the singapore embessy is not available in Oman. Secondly, someone told me that DHL takes the original documents (Passport etc) and apply from Dubai. But i ...
You can apply for an eVISA. that can be used for tourism and business meeting upto 30 days. 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 get a copy of your license attested by Indian Embassy first and then Ministry of foreign affairs and avail an exemption on Drum and Slope test. You need to go to ROP with attested copy and original license. Take your passpoer, original ... 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.
If only it was so easy... *sigh* Read More
Purchasing a Two Wheeler by harshuch
Hi, I am new in Oman and currently staying in Muscat. I understand getting the driving license for a car is quite a task and can take some time. I am planning to purchase a motorbike here and meanwhile apply for the driving license. Can anyone ...
I have started taking Car Lessons, my thoughts about the two wheeler were just for temporary use..if I can find a 2nd hand motorbike.... I understand it will only have limited use as temperature is too hot. But some mobility is better than none. Read More
Rent a car by nandy_2013
Hi, Can anyone suggest me a rent a car company in muscat with competitive prices.Im looking to hire a car for a month. Thanks.
Hire with Hertz..You can get a Toyota Yaris for 166 OMR a month. Read More
Purchasing a Two Wheeler by harshuch
Hi, I am new in Oman and currently staying in Muscat. I understand getting the driving license for a car is quite a task and can take some time. I am planning to purchase a motorbike here and meanwhile apply for the driving license. Can anyone ...
I am looking for an ordinary motorbike or scooterette which I can use for daily purposes. In your opinion is it safe to drive motorbike here. I have been driving motorbike in India for as long as I can remember :) Read More
Purchasing a Two Wheeler
Hi, I am new in Oman and currently staying in Muscat. I understand getting the driving license for a car is quite a task and can take some time. I am planning to purchase a motorbike here and meanwhile apply for the driving license. Can anyone ... Read More