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J0shingAr0und
American expat in Oman
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5
About me
American
Lives in Al Buraymi, Al Buraimi
Registration: 31 January 2021
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Oman Investor Visa renewal fees by Anita Adhia
Would appreciate if someone knowledgeable be able to help here. I wanted to know what is the fee gonna be for an investor visa renewal after the visa renewal fee hike implementation. Thankyou very much in advance.
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I know a guy who's about to renew. He's heard it will be 3000 omr and has heard of other expats being charged 3000 omr already... for a 1-year visa. Read More
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Red light crossing by Pfratio
Hi today at ghubra signal while was taking u turn didn't realise it already turned red after the blinks. But as soon I realised and put brakes I have halted on the zebra crossing, could not go back beyond the white line as there were cars ...
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Download the ROP (Royal Omani Police) app. You can search traffic violations via resident number (from your ID) or, I think, by license plate. Read More
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Clarification about house maid work in Oman by danielero209
Greetings to you all. I want someone to clear me up about the house maid work in Oman. Is it true the back maid in Oman are treating bad?
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I've heard locals talk about how they tried 7+ maids before finding one that actually wanted to do the work. I've also seen my local friend slow his car to hollar at a woman walking to the store "where are you going? Are you running ... Read More
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How to make friends in Oman by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Oman :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Oman?? Thanks in advance ...
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Good advice. Are you aware of any clubs for adults? I know hiking and sports clubs are a thing. I've heard of one book club but no idea when they meet. I used to us MeetUp.com in the US to help meet new people. Is there anything like that here? Do ... Read More
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How to make friends in Oman by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Oman :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Oman?? Thanks in advance ...
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Hi! Thank you for this question. The sense of isolation felt while living in a country other than your homeland (be that where you were born, raised, or have citizenship... if those are diffetent) is a real struggle and decreases longevity in your ... Read More