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Forum: The Sand Pit
Aug 18th 2020, 3:46 am
Replies: 115
Views: 17,467
Posted By asjglx

Re: Post-Lockdown

Kuwait entered phase 4 of the return to normal plan today. Restaurants and cafes are now allowed to operate and barbershops have re-opened. Overnight curfew remains from 9pm to 3am.

Work is a...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 18th 2020, 3:36 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,206
Posted By asjglx

Re: Exchange foreign driver licence in Oman

They'll issue an Omani licence with no problem if you already have a European licence. You might need to do a quick eye test, but it's very simple. You will also need to know your blood type,...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 14th 2020, 1:23 am
Replies: 10
Views: 6,600
Posted By asjglx

Re: Oman - Muscat

Beach side of Nov 18th Street in either Azaiba or Gubrah are worth checking then.
Forum: Middle East
Aug 14th 2020, 12:51 am
Replies: 10
Views: 6,600
Posted By asjglx

Re: Oman - Muscat

Which part of Muscat will you be working in? I'd avoid Al Mouj if it means you're heading in the direction Qurum everyday, and vice versa. The traffic in/out of Al Mouj and on 18th November Street...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 11th 2020, 12:45 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,665
Posted By asjglx

Re: Oman

It appears the the ruling family decided to just follow Qaboos' wishes and not spend 3 days arguing about it. The letter was opened immediately.
Forum: Middle East
Jan 11th 2020, 12:39 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,665
Posted By asjglx

Re: Oman

I read that they did open the envelope and the name was Haitham bin Tariq Al Said
Forum: Middle East
Nov 19th 2019, 6:55 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,196
Posted By asjglx

Re: Schools in Muscat

British School Muscat is probably the best. It's in an area called Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos (MSQ) - i'd recommend trying to live in this area as well.
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Sep 19th 2019, 5:43 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,951
Posted By asjglx

Re: Kuwait 3500KDN per month - worth it?

I think you'll be ok on 3500 KDs.

Per month:
600 - 1000 for a nice apartment in a European expat building.
200 for an ok hire car (until you buy)
150 - 200 groceries (my wife and I go fairly...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 2nd 2019, 8:08 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 12,392
Posted By asjglx

Re: Moving to Ajman or Sharjah in UAE

+1 for Mirdif. It's changed so much since I lived there back in 2007 but I had a great time. I still always go back to Uptown Mirdif for old times' sake when i'm in DXB. Unfortunately the cafe I used...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 16th 2019, 5:26 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,424
Posted By asjglx

Re: S1N Tax in Oman

If you use the correct supplier from the UK, then Aramex will deliver them right to your front door
Forum: Middle East
May 12th 2019, 6:35 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,231
Posted By asjglx

Re: Moving to Kuwait

Hi,

I've been in Kuwait for 18 months now, it was a bit of a shock after having lived in sleepy Muscat for 5 years. I can write a bit more later or answer any specific questions if you have any....
Forum: Middle East
Apr 11th 2019, 10:42 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 984
Posted By asjglx

Re: Setting up home broadband, Muscat

OmanTel is your best bet for internet, take your residence card to one of their stores and they will usually get a technician out to your home within a couple of days. They will show you a Google...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 5th 2019, 2:48 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,409
Posted By asjglx

Re: Opening bank account with HSBC oman

I think you will need to do this when you get back to Muscat. You will probably need to visit the bank, I opened my account at the branch in Madinat Sultan Qaboos. I actually switched from HSBC to...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Mar 3rd 2019, 10:51 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 5,986
Posted By asjglx

Re: Getting a car in Muscat

My company put me in a hotel just opposite the main Porsche dealer in Muscat. I spent quite a lot of time looking out the window at the nice shiny cars. I test drove a second hand Cayman a few weeks...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Mar 3rd 2019, 7:00 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 5,986
Posted By asjglx

Re: Getting a car in Muscat

Avoid buying a second hand car from an Omani - it will have been thrown around at the weekends when they drive home to their villages. Check out OLX and try to find something from an expat family,...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Aug 8th 2018, 8:24 pm
Replies: 15
Eid
Views: 2,561
Posted By asjglx

Re: Eid

Hello! Arrived back in February after 4 years in Muscat. Got the driving licence last week, only took 6 months. Was a pain without - live in Salmiya and work in Eqaila.

Where are you heading off...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Aug 8th 2018, 6:41 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 5,158
Posted By asjglx

Re: Any information on working as nurse in Kuwait

Quite new to Kuwait myself, only arrived at the beginning of the year. Note that you can get a pre-paid SIM on your passport before you get your Residence ID. Things like an internet subscription or...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Aug 8th 2018, 5:58 pm
Replies: 15
Eid
Views: 2,561
Posted By asjglx

Re: Eid

Also 9 days in Kuwait, although currently Sunday 19th is showing up on my system as a working day, I hope that changes soon! Off to Bahrain for the week, my first time. Not looking forward to the...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 4th 2018, 5:21 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 4,852
Posted By asjglx

Re: Job offer in Muscat

Good morning!

I think 3000 OMR might be a little low for yourself. I've now left Muscat, but when I was there I was single and living alone. My salary was in the 2500-3000 OMR range, which for me,...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 24th 2017, 3:13 am
Replies: 19
Views: 5,680
Posted By asjglx

Re: Package info on Oman

The salary looks a little low to me. Remember that the exchange rate back to GBP is good at the moment, I think I got £2.09 for my Omani Rials the other day. When I first arrived here 3 years ago I...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jan 2nd 2017, 8:59 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 3,056
Posted By asjglx

Re: Vaping

OT but hey-ho....

It's completely banned here in Oman. You can't buy them here and the police will confiscate if they catch you bringing one in to the country.
Forum: Middle East
Jan 2nd 2017, 6:19 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,632
Posted By asjglx

Re: Moving to Muscat

You can drive on your International Drivers License for only 30 days once you have received your Omani Residents ID card. If you hold a UK (or European) driving license then you can do a straight...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 15th 2016, 8:32 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 4,852
Posted By asjglx

Re: Job offer in Muscat

For 500 RO per month you will get a two bedroom apartment in an apartment building within an expat-friendly area of Muscat. I used to pay 550 RO for my 2 bedroom place in the most common place,...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 21st 2016, 5:58 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 2,226
Posted By asjglx

Re: oman

Living in Muscat at the moment. Fire away...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 17th 2016, 3:06 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,879
Posted By asjglx

Re: clothing for curvy women in MUSCAT????

I'm a slightly larger guy. I don't struggle with my clothes here at all. I tend to buy most of my clothes in the UK from the high street stores because they are cheaper. M&S here is expensive, they...
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