Graeme Knight
@Graemek
Canadian expat in Oman
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Canadian
Lives in Salalah
Speaks English French
Registration: 08 February 2015
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Dilemma about accepting job by Madscleo
I am a lady gynaecologist. Presently working in a goverment set up in india.i have a job interview for post of consultant gynae in oman.i have 16 yrs plus experience post MD The offer is for starting around 3000 OMR.my q are...is it worth it? I have ...
Yes I agree, 3,000 OMR is an excellent salary and Salalah is not that expensive. You can pay anywhere from 160 - 400/ month for a flat or villa, depending on your needs and the location. There are lots of cheap airlines flying to India now, ... Read More
Got a Job Offer in College of Applied Sciences by franzyman
Hi all, I got a job offer from Ministry of higher education oman in Sohar as Assistant Prof. with a salary of 1745 OMR all inclusive (housing not included). Is it a reasonable salary for a married couple with one child? Anyone know about the usual ...
Hello. Typically the Ministry contracts for profs are for 2 years, and are renewed more or less automatically barring other circumstances, such as reduced enrollment, cancellation of the department, or firing. Once you turn 60 your contract will be ... Read More
pet sitting services in Salalah? by Nebnow
Hi, can someone please tell me if there is pet sitting services in Salalah? I'm leaving for a few months and I need someone to take care of my cat.
If you are the same poster who was looking for someone to cat-sit, I might be interested. I would definitely not be interested in adopting him full out, as I return to Canada every summer. However, if you want to meet, and give me and your cat a ... Read More
The best is yet to come! by Julien
Hi everyone, Hope you are all doing well. For more than 10 years, https://www.expat.com has been helping expatriates and those who wish to live abroad by offering a user-friendly participative exchange platform. During these 10 years, the ...
Much better name. Thanks for taking this on Julien. Graeme :) Read More
Transfer from Doha Qatar to Oman Salalah by COR2015
I am working in Doha Qatar for 7 years and I have an offer to Oman Salalah. I want to cancel my Qatar visa, can I fly and transfer to Oman Salalah directly without any problem for the visa issue? If I will not cancel my Qatar visa and transfer to ...
I trust you will pass this info on to COR2015. Read More
Transfer from Doha Qatar to Oman Salalah by COR2015
I am working in Doha Qatar for 7 years and I have an offer to Oman Salalah. I want to cancel my Qatar visa, can I fly and transfer to Oman Salalah directly without any problem for the visa issue? If I will not cancel my Qatar visa and transfer to ...
You are very welcome Cor - glad I could help! Graeme :) Read More
Transfer from Doha Qatar to Oman Salalah by COR2015
I am working in Doha Qatar for 7 years and I have an offer to Oman Salalah. I want to cancel my Qatar visa, can I fly and transfer to Oman Salalah directly without any problem for the visa issue? If I will not cancel my Qatar visa and transfer to ...
Hello, First, this forum should not be considered authoritative about any country's visa rules. All I can advise you is, you can get a visit visa upon arrival at the international airport in Muscat, and since there are now direct flights between ... Read More
Please tell me the cost of living in Salalah and About Accomadation by sirishasuhas
Dear sir, I am Dr. K.Rama Kotaiah from INDIA and i am selected as a faculty in Salalah college of Technology with a salary 1200 Oman Riyals. Please tell me sir . How much i can save if i come alone and with simple living. I want to lead just normal ...
You're welcome Wouroud. Good luck in Salalah! Graeme :) Read More
Please tell me the cost of living in Salalah and About Accomadation by sirishasuhas
Dear sir, I am Dr. K.Rama Kotaiah from INDIA and i am selected as a faculty in Salalah college of Technology with a salary 1200 Oman Riyals. Please tell me sir . How much i can save if i come alone and with simple living. I want to lead just normal ...
You should be comfortable in Salalah at 1200 OR - that's per month, right? Cost of living here is pretty reasonable, but you can always pay more. Eating out - a local Indian restaurant can cost 3 OR per person or you can splash out at a high-end ... Read More
Housing Options for Canada by minaudo
There is no doubt that the cost of living in PARTS of Canada is higher than in areas where most immigrants are coming from. Vancouver and Toronto are among the most expensive and housing is the largest part of that living expense. Here are some ...
A cheaper option if you are in the position of buying, in Vancouver, is to look for condo developments that offer properties on long-term leased land, rather than full land ownership. As much of Vancouver and the North Shore is built on native-owned ... Read More