How To Open A Bank Account In Oman

If you’re living and working in Oman, it may be worth your while to open a local bank account. Salary transfers, day-to-day living and other financial transactions are all made easier if you’ve got easily accessible banking in your host

Huda, Muscat

Who are you? Hi, I am Huda. I am from Pakistan and have been living in Muscat, Oman for five years. I am a stay-at-home mum of two boys.I have a personal blog called ‘HudaSays’ and also run a Facebook

Karen Wilmot, Muscat

Who are you? My name is Karen Wilmot aka The Virtual Midwife Where, when and why did you move abroad? I have travelled and lived abroad most of my adult life.I left South Africa in 1991 for the first time

An Expat Guide To Meetups And Social Clubs In Oman

The Sultanate of Oman, historically a seafaring destination, is a land of rich culture, and its oldest human settlement is known to have originated in the stone age. It is located along the Arabian Peninsula, and even though the country

Chris Brauer, Salalah

Who are you? My name is Chris Brauer and I currently live in southeastern British Columbia, Canada. I have been a teacher for seventeen years, and am currently teaching a grade 5/6 split class at Yaqan Nukiy School on Lower

Report: Expats In Oman Sending Less Money Home

For years the Sultanate of Oman has been one of the top destinations of choice for expats from across the globe, primarily because of the lucrative earning potential it offers. The country has very high economic prospects thanks to its

An Expat Guide To Healthcare In Oman

Expat life is exciting: traveling to new locations, meeting new people, exploring diverse cultures – for most people, life really can’t get any better than that. However, even the exciting expat life is not one without a few worries. When

A Guide To Buying Property As An Expat In Oman

The Southeastern corner of the Arabian Peninsula is home to the most welcoming monarchy of the Gulf, the Sultanate of Oman. This country is like a gentle introduction to the Middle East, as it is one of the safest and

Freddie Sayers, Muscat

Who are you? I’m Freddie Sayers, a 36 year old expat working in the construction industry. Where, when and why did you move abroad? I moved from the UK to Canada in 2001 for an internship in Edmonton, Alberta.I chose