modjo
Malaysian expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
Malaysian
Lives in Jubail, Eastern Province
Speaks Malay, English, Chinese
Registration: 18 March 2013
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Gym in sohar by Yummyadi
Hi folks, i m new to sohar just shifted from india , can anyone guide me good gym in sohar....
Hi @Yummyadi, these are some of the ones I know of but I haven't been to all of them yet: Crowne Plaza, Falaj Al Qabail - an OK-ish place for normal workout, it has some weight training machines and equipment but I doubt it has enough for ... Read More
Driving license convert by shoanrebero
I got recently driving license in Oman and i got offer in Qatar even i have one more offer in UAE, so can i convert my Omani Driving license to any of these GCC country like UAE or QATAR ??!! Please suggest me and also the detailed ...
Naveen, my ex-Qatar friends didn't require the paper like ex-Saudis. But last case as of Aug 2018, automatic transmission cannot be converted to manual Omani license - re-test is required. Read More
Driving license convert by shoanrebero
I got recently driving license in Oman and i got offer in Qatar even i have one more offer in UAE, so can i convert my Omani Driving license to any of these GCC country like UAE or QATAR ??!! Please suggest me and also the detailed ...
Hi Sujoy, 63 days. It feels like hitting the jackpot! The waiting part is inconvenient but nothing more than that. Read More
Driving license convert by shoanrebero
I got recently driving license in Oman and i got offer in Qatar even i have one more offer in UAE, so can i convert my Omani Driving license to any of these GCC country like UAE or QATAR ??!! Please suggest me and also the detailed ...
You're more than welcome bro @AbidHamza, they will not take the Saudi license - you'll get to keep both licenses with you.@AbidHamza and all, wrong info about this - my Saudi license was taken by ROP because according to them it is no longer ... Read More
Driving license convert by shoanrebero
I got recently driving license in Oman and i got offer in Qatar even i have one more offer in UAE, so can i convert my Omani Driving license to any of these GCC country like UAE or QATAR ??!! Please suggest me and also the detailed ...
You're more than welcome bro @AbidHamza, they will not take the Saudi license - you'll get to keep both licenses with you. Read More
Driving license convert by shoanrebero
I got recently driving license in Oman and i got offer in Qatar even i have one more offer in UAE, so can i convert my Omani Driving license to any of these GCC country like UAE or QATAR ??!! Please suggest me and also the detailed ...
Hi Sujoy, they do let us rent cars without question for the first month or so. Most will be nervous and some will refuse to rent out after that. They understand that ROP will likely be less strict in the beginning few weeks. A friend was just ... Read More
how to convert saudi license to oman by ibrahim_ms
Dear members, I hv valid saudi driving license (Issued in 2008 n valid upto 2018). I now work in sohar. Please tell the procedure to cinvert to oman license. Regsrds
@AbidHamza, based on current practice here in Sohar, Oman there was a change to the above discussion points. Please see more updated discussion here: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=638606#4328602 Read More
Driving license convert by shoanrebero
I got recently driving license in Oman and i got offer in Qatar even i have one more offer in UAE, so can i convert my Omani Driving license to any of these GCC country like UAE or QATAR ??!! Please suggest me and also the detailed ...
Hi Sujoy, I inquired at the ROP station when I initiated the conversion and was informed that legally it is not allowed to use foreign driving license once you obtain your resident card. This was confirmed when I was stopped by ROP officer during ... Read More
GAMCA Report by Ramachandran.SG
Dear All, I have problem in my Medical fitness and need your valuable suggestions please.. I have done a medical test at Chennai - India at one of the GAMCA they are find some thing in my Chest screening and they told me that I am unfit for ...
@kashish_14, I agree with @XTang in favor of option 2. For my case, I did extensive tests to challenge the original medical test results with GAMCA and non-GAMCA clinics. This was to convince my previous employer to support my visa issuance, but ... Read More
The nightlife scene in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hello, Having access to a good nightlife scene can be a determining factor for many expats upon choosing their next destination. Tell us more about the nightlife in Saudi Arabia. In Saudi Arabia, what is the nighlife culture like: is it common ...
Netflix and shawarmaaaaaa! That's a perfect nightlife for me in Saudi :kiss: Read More
Relocation to Sohar by Kam Sani
Hi there..I'll be relocating soon to Sohar, can you share experiences on accommodation there...Palm Garden, Sohar Garden etc.
Hey @vijaiananth, yeah the management for the complexes are not known to be good at replying emails and would typically accomodate folks who are already in Sohar. The units usually are on high demand so they would have their hands full with people ... Read More
Relocation to Sohar by Kam Sani
Hi there..I'll be relocating soon to Sohar, can you share experiences on accommodation there...Palm Garden, Sohar Garden etc.
Hi @vijaiananth, selamat datang! I hope things will progress well with your prep to come to Sohar. From what I see/feel during my relatively short time here, the two main areas would be Falaj Al Qabail area and Sohar area. Falaj is the area ... Read More
Driving license convert by shoanrebero
I got recently driving license in Oman and i got offer in Qatar even i have one more offer in UAE, so can i convert my Omani Driving license to any of these GCC country like UAE or QATAR ??!! Please suggest me and also the detailed ...
Yes @Goapl8117, you can convert your Saudi license to Oman licence. But it will take a month on average, just go to the ROP driving license department and inform them you want to convert your Saudi license. Read More
The best apps for expats in Oman by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Oman. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move to ...
... google map as turn by turn navigation is disabled in Oman.So this is the reason! I have been wondering why my Google Map is no longer giving the turn by turn navigation - I ended up using it in preview mode instead. Good God it's ... Read More
Salary for Software Engineer Lead position by AbdurRahmanSyed
Hi All, What would be a reasonable salary to expect in Muscat, Oman for role of software Engineer Lead role with 8.5 years of experience in IT industry? Provided that I shall stay with my family and the company would provide for medical insurance, ...
... a base package of as low as OMR 1500 to as high as OMR 4000 (or sometimes even more)...@schaz I regret not being in Software Engineering :sosad: Read More