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Forum: Middle East
Jun 5th 2015, 4:26 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,023
Posted By jinoman

Re: DVLA - License test when returning on vacation

Thanks all, very useful pointers.
Ok, in that case the address had to be sorted first and the best option is to maintain the current address as in her provisional license. We may have to request the...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 3rd 2015, 6:26 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,023
Posted By jinoman

DVLA - License test when returning on vacation

Hi,

My wife is planning to take her 3rd driving test attempt when she is back in UK this August on summer vacation. However, we have few queries that hopefully some one with similar experience can...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 18th 2015, 11:55 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 686
Posted By jinoman

Maid in Muscat

Hi,

We are looking to hire a maid to help us with domestic work. As this is our maiden attempt, would really appreciate if people can share their experience and do's and don'ts list.

We have a...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 6th 2015, 4:44 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,152
Posted By jinoman

Re: Car insurance in Muscat, Oman

Had a chat with one of the AXA guys in Al Amerat market near azaiba. Interesting thing was they do take in to consideration of our NCD from UK here which gets us a decent discount.

Brilliant...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 27th 2015, 9:04 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,152
Posted By jinoman

Car insurance in Muscat, Oman

Hi,

It is the first time for me to look for a car insurance and wondered if there are any comparisons sites like in UK to request for quotes and choose the best option for my circumstances.

Any...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 6th 2014, 2:44 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 5,866
Posted By jinoman

Re: New car or used car - Muscat

MW, as LM suggested this is a new car plus has a 6 year warranty to cover for its mechanics incl. spares which is why I closed my eye and went for the deal.
Forum: Middle East
Nov 6th 2014, 2:29 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 6,051
Posted By jinoman

Re: What is Oman like?

I'm here through a inter company transfer so not sure exactly how this works here but from the sounds of it, I would be very careful about messing with the current employer before even accepting an...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 2nd 2014, 2:14 am
Replies: 15
Views: 5,866
Posted By jinoman

Re: New car or used car - Muscat

I finally ended buying a Ford Escape, for a reasonable 7 grand. Didn't like the idea of buying used big cars especially in a new place like Muscat. But, at the same time wanted some thing medium...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 2nd 2014, 1:57 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,101
Posted By jinoman

Re: Internet Muscat

MH, what does a DNS spoofer mean, is this some sort of an accessory that we have to connect the TV to? and how do you change the DNS settings on the TV.

Apologies for the questions, I don't know...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 24th 2014, 8:06 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 5,866
Posted By jinoman

Re: New car or used car - Muscat

well OS, may be sorry I got it wrong but looking at the market now, these are the prices for a pajero 11500, 9500, 8000 respectively for the 1, 2, 3 years old respectively. so yes you are probably...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 24th 2014, 7:55 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 5,866
Posted By jinoman

Re: New car or used car - Muscat

OS, Pajero appears to be the one of the very few cars that are built for the conditions here and also possess a good resale value in the market plus I guess in a reasonable budget maybe!

FF1234,...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 24th 2014, 7:48 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,101
Posted By jinoman

Re: Internet Muscat

That sounds like a good idea however my SONY Bravia can't go wireless and I rely on cable for the streaming!!

Does anyone know what router does Omantel used and whether which VPN service compats...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 23rd 2014, 5:09 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,101
Posted By jinoman

Internet Muscat

Hi

I have tried a couple of VPN services so far in Muscat but realised that not all VPN service providers support the hardware used by the biggies here. For instance the router used by 'N' is a...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 23rd 2014, 6:05 am
Replies: 15
Views: 5,866
Posted By jinoman

Re: New car or used car - Muscat

Thanks mike for reminding that there is an old thread already... The comments are much more meaningful when re-read after a period of time here.

Yes OS agree, not all cars have a good resale value...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 22nd 2014, 4:23 am
Replies: 15
Views: 5,866
Posted By jinoman

New car or used car - Muscat

Hi,

I'm pretty sure that this subject is not new and there must have been enough analysis done already but for the benefit of new comers like me, would appreciate if the more settled expats can...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 25th 2014, 3:37 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 3,401
Posted By jinoman

Re: Internet services in Muscat

Thanks All, we will be moving to the Shatti Al Qurum area and hope they have the fibre optic covered there as it appears to be a diplomatic population generally there.

Would it b easy if there was...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 24th 2014, 6:39 am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,401
Posted By jinoman

Re: Internet services in Muscat

thanks gotthe Tshirt, looks like then don't have an option but to choose from one of the two biggies. Is there any recommendation for Muscat in terms of the quickest installation and reasonable...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 24th 2014, 5:12 am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,401
Posted By jinoman

Internet services in Muscat

Hi,

After several weeks of hotel stay, the time has come for us to move into our villa with our container arriving only yesterday much to our disappointment, 3 weeks delayed.

Ok, coming to the...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 15th 2014, 4:19 am
Replies: 7
Views: 944
Posted By jinoman

Re: Family Visa Muscat

I have been here since about the same time as DB and my family is here since as well, however unlike me they were only given a family visit visa for a period of three months. By which time I have...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 9th 2014, 3:12 am
Replies: 10
Views: 5,698
Posted By jinoman

Re: Camera flash in muscat!

No I didn't jump red light, that's why I just want to clarify.

The cam thought that I was jumping red but actually I wasn't and was driving on the green lane only. So, what really happened was I...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 7th 2014, 4:05 am
Replies: 10
Views: 5,698
Posted By jinoman

Re: Camera flash in muscat!

Ok, so flash penalty can be dealt with no impact on the license. Since it was the company car, does the ROP send any form of letter to the company? And does all penalties have to be paid only during...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 5th 2014, 5:49 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 5,698
Posted By jinoman

Re: Camera flash in muscat!

What is a wasta?
Forum: Middle East
Sep 5th 2014, 3:18 am
Replies: 10
Views: 5,698
Posted By jinoman

Camera flash in muscat!

Hi,

Just returned from the trip to souk muscat. Unfortunately, I think I might have been flashed for wrong reasons. I was in one of these big junctions waiting for the signal so that I could take...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 27th 2014, 4:53 am
Replies: 30
Views: 3,480
Posted By jinoman

Re: Arrived in Muscat

Managed my residence card and driving license in less than 5 hours, what a relief! No hassle to be honest, all credits to my passport color! The govt clinic didn't even bother to do my blood test and...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 20th 2014, 6:44 am
Replies: 30
Views: 3,480
Posted By jinoman

Re: Arrived in Muscat

Interesting info about the license tactics, does it really work that way? I thought they are pretty strict here, ie not in terms of driving but accepting bribery? may be I'm not fully aware of the...
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