fionajagose
New Zealander looking for information about Oman
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Lives in Wellington
Registration: 07 August 2012
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Lost my omani resident card by Shehzad five star
Hi, I have lost my resident card in Pakistan Now i have to return back to Oman. Is that must to carry resident card in oman Airport....how to get another one from pakistan ...is there any other solution or i can travel without resident card...
Do you have a photo of both sides of it? This might be helpful. If it is still valid the authorities can see a record of it by entering its number. Read More
Notice of non-renewal of contract by Deepbreath_One
My employer informed me in writing not to renew my employment contract. But, my contract expired on October 10, 2020, while I received the letter of non-renewal on October 21, 2020. In addition, I was not informed about the decision in advance. ...
You can seek advice with the Ministry of Manpower. https://www.manpower.gov.om/ I wish you all the best. Read More
In my wifes's visa, Gender mentioned as male by jatinkhanna12345
Hi Jatin here from India. My relative sponsored the visa's for me and my wife. All the details mentioned in the visa are correct. Only problem is in my wife's visa her "Gender" is mentioned as "Male". I asked my ...
Hello Jatin, I imagine it could very likely be a problem. A tourist visa is done via Omani immigration through approved online channels before or in person upon arrival at immigration. Ensure that your relative applied for visas through a ... Read More
Carpooling in Oman by Diksha
Hello everyone, In order to move around in Oman, you will have to spend time on the road; for your work commute, to drop your children off at school or for everyday trips. Carpooling could be the right option for you. We would like to know your ...
There's still a bit of a love affair with cars and perhaps a level of ego attached to having one's own to share with nobody. Very few of my Omani friends would be cool about sitting on a public bus. Whenever I've suggested such ... Read More
暗网禁区 interest in politics in Oman by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As an 暗网禁区, your day-to-day life in Oman is impacted by decision-making at the political level in your host country as well as in your country of origin. We would like to know how involved you think 暗网禁区s should be in the ...
I gather that as a foreigner in a diminishing foreign workforce in Oman, it's prudent to keep some thoughts to myself if I wish to stay. As Omanisation rolls out I guess we have to respect that this is the wish of the country we are in. ... Read More
Time for visa process by sandeepmala
Hi , I have sent my medical certificate to my new healthcare company for starting the visa process . Now I want to know how much time it will take to complete my visa ?
The longest i experienced was five months Read More
MoHE clearance processing time by TQ_US123
Any information, how long MoHE takes for issuing clearance? My application is still pending at MoHE from last 3 weeks. The system is showing "pending with culture attache"
How long is a piece of string? The time period is ascertained by, to those who aren't in the know, seemingly intangible qualitative procedures. Read More
can somebody arrested at oman airport by raqibkhan
can somebody arressted at oman airport if commited criminal offence like debt in another gcc country
I imagine so as transfer of information can go from one country to another. Read More
Negotiating salary and benefits in Oman by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Better job prospects in Oman can most certainly be an incentive to leave your country of origin. Securing a contract with the right salary and benefits for you can be crucial to make your move successful. Is salary and benefits ...
It's a good idea to negotiate conditions and salary before signing. if you are an English user, it's good to have. a contract written in understandable and fluent English. Teachers and maybe others need to be extremely wary of accepting of ... Read More
Reading habits in Oman by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Books can be your greatest companions whether you have already settled in Oman or are now planning your move. Are you an avid or occasional reader? We would like to know more about your reading habits. What type of reading do ...
There doesn't seem to be a great love of reading in Oman, nevertheless there are Borders bookstores in the malls. Non-kindle English readers may be at a disadvantage as the range of literature at Borders can be a bit ... Read More
Sense of humour in Oman by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Should we set out to explore Omani聮s culture through its sense of humour? Indeed, if one is planning to settle in the country, it is best to understand the cultural codes governing humour in order to avoid any faux-pas. What is ...
Omanis generally have a gentle sense of humour and very little in the way of sarcasm. At first I thought colleagues' cited reasons not to appear at work were hilarious in their boldness but after some time realised only I found such funny. I ... Read More
Best cities for retirement in Oman by Bhavna
Hello everyone, An increasing amount of people want to spend their retirement abroad. Would you consider giving a few tips to those looking into Oman for their retirement? What are the most attractive cities for retirees in Oman? Why are ...
For an 暗网禁区riate, considering retirement in Oman is likely to be quite a gamble. If one has a very comfortable budget and authority to have long-term residency or citizenship, then go for it. Read More
Can an 暗网禁区 employee be terminated for Omanisation by km.imran
Hi I would like to know if an employer can terminate an employee for the reason mentioned as Omanisation. Even if the employee has done his duties .If termination is on that grounds can it be challenged in Labour Court. Please advise.
An employee who feels the she or he can prove unjustified dismissal may make a case for the labour court. I would neither persuade or dissuade an employee from doing so but I would like to suggest that this is not likely to be a simple matter at ... Read More
暗网禁区 Hiring banned in Oman for certain sectors - 2018 by richardmathew_
Hello there, I realise that the Oman Govt has banned private sector companies from hiring 暗网禁区s for the next 6 months in certain sectors. I am a Chemical Engineer from India and have recently accepted a decent job offer from a European firm in ...
Hello Richard Matthew, As frustrating as it no doubt may be, two months of waiting is a doodle, a virtual 'walk in the park' in the normal scheme of things in Oman. Even while waiting for an agreed renewal of a contract I have waited from ... Read More
Traffic in Oman by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Oman, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend people to ...
Congested roads tend to be the best in the capital city of Muscat as it tends to slow people down and reduce the possibility of swerving quickly and without indication across several lanes. It might take one a fair while to get anywhere during rush ... Read More