Mrs CJS Martin
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Registration: 08 January 2019
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When you leave your rented accommodation
When we took on the lease of our villa in Qurum, we paid a non refundable deposit of one month’s rent. It has come to our notice that this landlord is requesting that when tenants leave they pay an extra amount for maintenance. Surely ... Read More
First impressions after moving to Oman by Diksha
Hello everyone, You probably have vivid memories of your first weeks as an expat in Oman. Indeed, moving to a new country is a milestone in someone’s life. Today, we invite you to share with the community how you experienced your first ...
It was an incredibly lonely experience, and I was almost scared to go into a shop. After a while I became settled and met people and within two years took the bull by the horns and started driving out here. (I already had my UK licence) It is a ... Read More
process of hiring of a nurse by meena14
Hello Anyone who knows the process of hiring to be a nurse in Oman from another country? thanks in advance for the reply.
I have a feeling all nurses now have to be Omanis. But you need to find that our yourself. Read More
Non recept of Salary from last 4.5 months by Kavish Taywade
I resigned from the company, my notice period is finished on 24/04/2020, I received a simple mail from my company that your notice period is over, so be at home , but they are not mentioning the date of my full & final settlement, I am not ...
It is seriously bad that companies are defaulting over paying their suppliers, this, in turn, leaves companies without money, which in turn leaves many people without their salaries. Something needs to be done about this. It has become an ... Read More
Air conditioning service read during lockdown. by Mrs CJS Martin
Our Landlord has told us that only water and electricity are covered during this time as an emergency. However, our AC in the kitchen which was serviced just before the lock down is now not working at all. I am an OAP and to work in a kitchen in ...
Further to this we phoned the landolrd’s office and got nowhere at all, and decided to find our own engineer. He came, and was very thorough and told us how badly the unit had been looked after. Not serviced correctly for a start etc. It ... Read More
Air conditioning service read during lockdown.
Our Landlord has told us that only water and electricity are covered during this time as an emergency. However, our AC in the kitchen which was serviced just before the lock down is now not working at all. I am an OAP and to work in a kitchen in ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Oman by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Oman, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the consequences ...
Very hard for families who are split up. Perhaps something could be done to make sure this is corrected. Jane Martin Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Oman by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Oman, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the consequences ...
Good afternoon Nobody wants to be in a lockdown, but it is essential. My days are full looking after my house, cooking and so forth. I possibly watch more TV and am enrolled in ballet exercise class on line from the UK. I am also joining another ... Read More
Adopting a pet in Oman by Loïc
Hello, Are you a dog or a cat person? A pet can add life to a home and make an ideal travel companion during your expatriation in Oman. However, formalities or regulations might put you off traveling with your pet making adoption a better ...
We have a cat who came into our lives some 6 years ago. He is about 8 or 9 years now and is quite a character. I think anybody wanting to adopt a pet has to think carefully about its future should you decide not to take it with you when you leave ... 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 ...
Have to get 99% of books I read on kindle. Which is OK but I do love to be able to turn pages as I once did. There was a bookshop here called The family bookshop, and another called Turtles, but both have gone. If you want to try to find a book ... 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 ...
I read biographies and try to find well written novels. Primarily on my kindle but there is nothing like a hard copy. I also read the BBC news app most days, and being a UK national am interested in the dire Brexit happenings. Authors I like are ... 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 ...
Also health insurance could be a serious added expense. Buying property. Here is exceedingly expensive. More than the South of England. . Oman could make more money if they considered seriously opening up the housing market for everyone. So many ... 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 ...
Property is very expensive here. We have a four bedroom four reception room house in Oxfordshire, and it is worth less than a two bedroom apartment in the Wave or Sifa. Also health insurance is prohibitive. Very sad as we might have thought about ... Read More
The pet culture in Oman by Priscilla
Hey everyone, Pets are an integral part of a lot of families. So much so that they would never consider moving abroad without them. Before doing so, it would be important to know the pet culture in Oman just to make sure that their little ...
I adopted a stray cat some years ago and he has given us much pleasure. He will be bought back to the UK with us when we leave. This is a problem here in Oman, families adopt pets and then when they go they leave them. This also applies to ... Read More