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Registration: 09 March 2015

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6 years ago
Sabarish Krishnan

Qualified Chartered Accountant - Some assistance would be appreciated by Sabarish Krishnan

Dear Fellow Expats, I am a qualified chartered accountant currently looking for a job in the Middle East. In my quest of doing exactly that, I landed an opportunity with one of the Mid Tier Chartered Accountancy firms in Oman for the position of ...

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There is enough information on this site on cost of living so I will not go there.But 650 rials for a CA is too low in my opinion even if you had only couple of years of experience Read More

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6 years ago
Ayan1976

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

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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

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6 years ago
Iqkhawaja

Hi from London, England! by Iqkhawaja

Hi guys I am based in the UK and I have been recommended Oman as a good country to move to. I am a practising Muslim and would love to be in a country where the Adhaan is heard 5 times a day. I was wondering how I would be able to live in Oman ...

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In the UAE there are a number of free trade zones where you can set up a business on your own without a local partner.Moreover UAE economy is more stable and much more business friendly than Oman. Read More

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7 years ago
Roryselbysmith

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 ...

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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

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7 years ago
Monisha Ashok

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 ...

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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

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7 years ago
Clareob

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 ...

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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

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7 years ago
taufiq999

Salary for Document Controller by taufiq999

Hi, I want to ask you about salary for document controller and HR Assistant position in Oman. still i am working in qatar since 3 years and i worked in India 3 years. plz help me.

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ExpecT around 1000-1200 OMR Read More

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7 years ago
Niddu

Expected salary by Niddu

Hello all.My husband is an architect havi g 12+ yrs of experience in design and supervision.I just want to know how much salary companies are offering to archietects having 10+yrs experience nowadays. And we have to two kids one is school going nd ...

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A salary between 2500-2800 OMR can be expected if the role is with one of those international firms like Atkins,Parsons etc. Read More

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8 years ago
deemonisha

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 ...

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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

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9 years ago
Christine

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 ...

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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

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9 years ago
dineshrk

NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE. by dineshrk

Respected Sir, I am an alternative medicine practitioner in Oman. I am trying to change my job as my current employer is paying very less wages. I then searched for another job and I got one. And my employer agreed to give me n.o.c previously and ...

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Just keep an eye on the ROP website and the news papers.There was news in Times of Oman about two weeks back about this rule and it said it is likely to be relaxed. Read More

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9 years ago
dineshrk

NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE. by dineshrk

Respected Sir, I am an alternative medicine practitioner in Oman. I am trying to change my job as my current employer is paying very less wages. I then searched for another job and I got one. And my employer agreed to give me n.o.c previously and ...

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An announcement on this is expected very soon.So please be patient. Read More

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9 years ago
sandeepmala

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

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

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9 years ago
Christine

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 ...

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

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9 years ago
IndianWanderlust

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 ...

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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