

SAK9
Indian looking for information about Oman
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Registration: 09 March 2015
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Oman Salary by Ayan1976
Hi Can anyone please advise if 4100 OMR per month is a decent salary for a senior exec in the banking sector? Appreciate some feedback as I am in the process of negotiation with a local bank

You need to calculate how much you need to spend in Oman to maintain the same standard of living as in Canada.If what is left is significantly more than what you save in Canada then the move may be worthwhile.Significant to me is something like ... Read More


Resigning from job, they won't pay salary by Roryselbysmith
I was wondering if anyone had any advice. I'd been working in Oman for 6 months, when I finally had enough of my company. (They're not a particularly good one). So, with trepidation and consulting a solicitor, I submitted my resignation ...

It depends on what is stated in your contract.Some firms stipulate in the contract that if the employee leaves before completing a year,the employer can recover cost of relocation ie. flight fare visa fee,medicals,initial accommodation etc.This is ... Read More


Regarding visa by Monisha Ashok
Dear sumitaran sir My husband sign the contract in last week f june 17 Its a reputed company .He is under pharma category visa .he exited the country n 18th july before that he gave the required documents including med certificate and original ...

That is a great answer Sumitran! I really can’t understand why people keep worrying about things that are 100% out of their control. Life is full of possibilities, when one door shuts another one opens. People need to learn to be positive and ... Read More


Expat mum new to Muscat Oman by Clareob
Hi there I am Welsh and a mum to a 3yr old boy and new to Muscat. I would love to meet up with any other mums for play dates or once my son starts school in January i would love to go for coffee/shopping. I am English speaking and unfortunately ...

It is just an hour’s job for you to convert your Australian/British/American license to an Omani licence at the ROP office near Seeb.You need to be be accompanied by your company PRO as some forms need to be filled in Arabic. Read More


economy crisis effect for the employess in oman by deemonisha
Hi Guys, would like to know if at all some of the employess facing the effect of the economy crisis like salary delays for months together, cost cut off like home allowences and also the measures we have to take up like whether this is the ...

I lost my job last month and have moved out of Oman.The future is very bleak for engineering jobs and I think it will only get worse.As the expat population declines,all sectors including schools hospitals will be affected. Things will only get ... Read More


Things to do in Muscat during the weekends by Christine
Hi, What do you usually do on your weekends in Muscat? Are there any places to visit, any activities, any events or festivals regularly organized you would like to recommend? What are your top tips for the weekend in Muscat? Thank you ...

Hexebella,Please can you list the most interesting places you have been to in Oman.It will help us newbies like us a lot Read More


Indian FM in Muscat by sandeepmala
Hi I want to know can I listen Indian FM in muscat without net. Because I know online we can hear but it will be little expensive... Thanks

There are some indian channels transmitting on AM from Dubai.You can hear them in Oman if you have a AM radio. Read More


Things to do in Muscat during the weekends by Christine
Hi, What do you usually do on your weekends in Muscat? Are there any places to visit, any activities, any events or festivals regularly organized you would like to recommend? What are your top tips for the weekend in Muscat? Thank you ...

With weather cooling down,we could plan a hiking to the mountains. Read More


Contemplating a move to Muscat ! by IndianWanderlust
Hello everyone, Greetings and Happy Ramadaan !!! As I am contemplating a move a move to Muscat, I was looking for some pertinent information and chanced upon this site. I must say, browsing through the posts here have surely helped a lot . Stuff ...

Just playing the devil's advocate here ;) How does the Indian income tax department know whether you have earned any money in Oman and if yes how much?I think there is no way they can find out unless you declare or remit money though an NRI ... Read More


Indian DTH in muscat by rajmayampilly
hi all, it might seem like a silly post! Want to know from indian expats which all indian DTH satellite service is available in muscat? we are using Videocon DTH here in India, is it clear there? or we have to go in for Dish TV which personally i ...

I would suggest you to setup your account,activate it and bring along your set up box only.There are lot of local technicians who can supply and install the dish for you.In newer flats you may not require the dish as the dish and wiring might be ... Read More


Indian DTH in muscat by rajmayampilly
hi all, it might seem like a silly post! Want to know from indian expats which all indian DTH satellite service is available in muscat? we are using Videocon DTH here in India, is it clear there? or we have to go in for Dish TV which personally i ...

Dish TV and Tata Sky Read More


Shall I consider moving to Muscat by ishkapoor
Hello Valued members, I have been in final rounds of discussion to consider offer of IT Project Manager; the offer which they are sticking is 1600 OMR. Accomodation only there for 2-3 weeks. Also, from documentation side what all things I need to ...

Most apartments here come unfurnished.So I suggest asking for a onetime settling in cum furniture allowance of 1500OMR. Read More


Travel Distance, Travel fare and best areas to live by arharsh46
hi, i have got an job at muscat and my future office is situated at Ghala, muscat. i will be coming to muscat after eid holidays, will be staying with my relatives near muttrah cornice. so i wanted to know a few thing to get my life setteled ...

You can rent a flat in either Ghala,Azaiba or Ghubra which are all close to your work place.as for the cab,you can check the newpapers for cab share which is cheaper than taxi.If you can not get a cab share ,you can have a monthly arrangement with a ... Read More


Want to go back to india from oman (cancelling) by Kiran v Dhar
Dear members, I am here in oman from the past 3 months and working in a hard ware shop as an accountant but in my labour card the profession is different. I do not want to work here because the working hours are 12-13 hours and salary they are ...

The best option for you is to tell your employer you need to go back for a week due to some emergency at home.Handle it diplomatically honesty always does not pay. Read More


Contemplating a move to Muscat ! by IndianWanderlust
Hello everyone, Greetings and Happy Ramadaan !!! As I am contemplating a move a move to Muscat, I was looking for some pertinent information and chanced upon this site. I must say, browsing through the posts here have surely helped a lot . Stuff ...

Parag someone with your experince gets paid around 20000 rials per month plus accomodation tickets etc in Qatar.In oman it could be around 2000 omr plus accomodation,tickets etc.Generally salaries in the middle east do not vary hugely from country ... Read More