MumtazKhan
Pakistani expat in Oman
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54
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About me
Pakistani
Lives in Muscat
Speaks Urdu, English, Arabic
Registration: 09 April 2015
Marrying a Pakistani man by Iamconfused
Hey. I met this amazing British guy, born Pakistani online and we were in a relationship for almost a year and it was magical. We talked about everything - from the most basic things to our future. He's all I've ever wanted but now he ...
Dear Sister! Most of the things which you have said are true. We (Pakistani Men) still need to learn a lot about marrying into other cultures as we don't have the strength to leave our own families and our own culture. I have seen that ... Read More
Marrying a Pakistani man by Iamconfused
Hey. I met this amazing British guy, born Pakistani online and we were in a relationship for almost a year and it was magical. We talked about everything - from the most basic things to our future. He's all I've ever wanted but now he ...
Dear Ms. Basanti: First of all; I hope the misunderstandings between you and your husband are over soon. Believe me at the end of the day; these are just misunderstandings; it all depends that how much time the couples take to realize it; ... Read More
Speaking Arabic in Oman by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Arabic is essential for a successful integration in Oman. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Arabic? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
100% agreed. There isn't any other way around it. The sad thing is that I have come across so many expats; who don't know the basics of the Arabic Language; they just don't make the effort; even though they have been here for so many ... Read More
Studying in Oman by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Would you recommend studying abroad in Oman? Every year, 4 million young people from all over the world choose to study abroad for one semester or a full academic year. Would you encourage them to come and study in Oman? In ...
With all due respect; the Omani Education System still needs to improve a lot at every level; school; college and universities. There are many reasons for it; e.g. the kids at every level are mostly passed even if they don't qualify for it; at ... Read More
how to apply for canadian jobs while living in saudi arabia? by last pasta
Dear All !!! Just want to know wether or not canadian companies hire expatriates from overseas. As i am living in saudi arabia and working as assistant finance manager in a logistics company. could some 1 please tell me how and where to apply . are ...
Hello First of all thank you very much for your very very informative posts. They are all very helpful. Secondly, I am planning to migrate to Canada. I am a specialist in startups and renewed businesses. I am currently GM for an ... Read More
how to apply for canadian jobs while living in saudi arabia? by last pasta
Dear All !!! Just want to know wether or not canadian companies hire expatriates from overseas. As i am living in saudi arabia and working as assistant finance manager in a logistics company. could some 1 please tell me how and where to apply . are ...
Dear Mr. Shafiq: Thank you very much for the scary answer :-) probably true. But do guide me about one more thing; what are my options; let us suppose that I am unable to find a job which is relevant to my skills; but I still want to move ... Read More
Want to become a Teacher but have Engineering Degree by soniakhan
Hello all, great to see a convenient platform where we can discuss expat related issues. Awesome Idea! I am a Pakistani female engineer and a mother of a 4 year old. Due to the young age of my son, I cannot work in engineering field due to long ...
Yes, still they are not accepting it. As I mentioned earlier that she was offered a math teacher's position with one of the local schools. The ministry rejected her documents saying that her previous degree (other than the B.Ed. degree) should ... Read More
Want to become a Teacher but have Engineering Degree by soniakhan
Hello all, great to see a convenient platform where we can discuss expat related issues. Awesome Idea! I am a Pakistani female engineer and a mother of a 4 year old. Due to the young age of my son, I cannot work in engineering field due to long ...
We are living in Oman and my wife is facing the same delimma; even though she has Bachelor's of Education degree (in science subjects) and also Mechanical Engineering degree from UET. The issue becomes that the schools will offer the job but the ... Read More
how to apply for canadian jobs while living in saudi arabia? by last pasta
Dear All !!! Just want to know wether or not canadian companies hire expatriates from overseas. As i am living in saudi arabia and working as assistant finance manager in a logistics company. could some 1 please tell me how and where to apply . are ...
Can anyone recommend reliable and result oriented "head hunters" in Canada. I have managed businesses of national and international level and currently am working at the GM level for a SME in Sultanate of Oman. Eventhough, I am thinking ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Oman by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Oman. What is ...
Hello everyone: I have been here in Oman for about 1 year and eight months and yes, like many I fell in love with this country the moment I arrived here. I liked it more and more as months went by but now I want to move forward out of here as ... Read More
Amount of e-juice (e-cigarette liquid) allowed in checked luggage by Denice416
Hi Y'all, anybody tried bringing e-juice/e-liquid for e-cigarette in riyadh through checked luggage? 1. how many ml allowed per checked luggage? 2. were you stopped and asked about the liquid in your luggage? i really appreciate your answer ...
Hehhee, U r right, I didn't notice; Yup I should have posted there. But thanks for pointing it out. I like "Allah kay Banday" :-) Thank You, can't stop laughing. Read More
Amount of e-juice (e-cigarette liquid) allowed in checked luggage by Denice416
Hi Y'all, anybody tried bringing e-juice/e-liquid for e-cigarette in riyadh through checked luggage? 1. how many ml allowed per checked luggage? 2. were you stopped and asked about the liquid in your luggage? i really appreciate your answer ...
Does anyone know where I can find the e-juice in Muscat, Oman?????? :D Read More
New members of the Canada forum, introduce yourself here 聳 3rd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Canada forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello my name is Mumtaz I will be initiating our immigration process next month. I live in Oman but am from Pakistan. I will appreciate any guidance which can be provided in this regard. I am basically a businessman and my wife is a ... Read More
Safety in Pakistan by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Pakistan? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Dear Christine: I have attempted to answer your question one by one. :-) Enjoy :-) How would you define the level of safety in the country? To be very honest with you; it is just like any other major country in the world. People are quite ... Read More
Marrying a Pakistani man by Iamconfused
Hey. I met this amazing British guy, born Pakistani online and we were in a relationship for almost a year and it was magical. We talked about everything - from the most basic things to our future. He's all I've ever wanted but now he ...
Dear, First of all, you have to realise that if he promised to marry you and he is backing out of all that now after a year's relationship; then he has basically used you. This is the conclusion at the end of the day. I am sure that his ... Read More
Salary scale for Assistant Professor in engineering - I got 1800 omr by Abbahba
Hello Everyone, I just received an offer for an Assistant Professor position in Ibra, Oman. The offer looks low to me and wonder if anyone can guide me about how much on average an AP in engineering makes in Oman? Thank you!
Dear, One point you might want to consider is that you probably won't be able to find good schools in IBRA for your own kids (do a little research on this) and since the only good international schools are in Muscat and it is 300 KMs away; ... Read More
I need some information about Pakistan by bargostovan
Hello friends I need some information about pakistan . So please friends from pakistan with enough information about pakistan contact me . I appreciate your attentions. Thank you Good bye
I am from Pakistan; please tell me what kind of information do you need; maybe I can help. Read More
Plan to migrate canada by hiroyuki88
Hi everyone I'm plan to move Canada with family. I'm now confuse and don't know where to start. Anyone please give me advise thanks Jason
Hello, I am a Pakistani and working in Oman as GM for an SME; and am very much interested to migrate to Canada. I have more than 19 years of working experience as Manager Operations; whereas my wife is a mechanical engineer but an educationist by ... Read More
大咖福利影院 Monthly Get-Together in Muscat! by VidoDido
Dear All, Time for our 3rd get together in Muscat on [u][b]June 13, 2013, 7.00PM at ...
Dear Garyberg: If you are in Oman; please send your number to Hexbela; so, she can add you into the whatsapp group. The next get together is still not decided; but most likely it will on next weekend. Once you are in the whatsapp group; we all ... Read More
Inviting All - Social Get Together :-) by MumtazKhan
We are a small group of friends who regularly get together for eating out, shisha, trips within Oman, etc. Our next gathering will be on June 5th, and we are inviting all of you to join us. Venue will be decided; depending upon how many people we ...
Holy.heavens, wish I could scream your name. Mumt you are the best. I will be free that day omg .I cant wait.pliz can it start during e day pliz probably towards or before lunch.plizzzzzzzzzz, we can all leave at any time we want. AM on bended knee ... Read More
大咖福利影院 Monthly Get-Together in Muscat! by VidoDido
Dear All, Time for our 3rd get together in Muscat on [u][b]June 13, 2013, 7.00PM at ...
Dear All: What about 06:30 p.m. so, we can find a place to sit inside; as this is not a very huge setup, and it will be Friday; so, it is better to get there as soon as we can and grab seats for ourselves. :-) Once, we have finalized the ... Read More
大咖福利影院 Monthly Get-Together in Muscat! by VidoDido
Dear All, Time for our 3rd get together in Muscat on [u][b]June 13, 2013, 7.00PM at ...
Asya Khalid, Chris, Navnad, make sure all of you are on board. Please confirm and share your advices. Read More
大咖福利影院 Monthly Get-Together in Muscat! by VidoDido
Dear All, Time for our 3rd get together in Muscat on [u][b]June 13, 2013, 7.00PM at ...
What are we looking at; shisha place or we can make it a food trip or a movie trip or a coffee trip. First let us finalise the venue; as we don't have much time left. Cut off date for finalising a venue should be Monday (June 1st). So, then we ... Read More
大咖福利影院 Monthly Get-Together in Muscat! by VidoDido
Dear All, Time for our 3rd get together in Muscat on [u][b]June 13, 2013, 7.00PM at ...
Dear Navand, please send (inbox) your number to Hexabella. She is the moderator of the group and will add you. However kindly note some rules in the group. We don't allow spamming or sending unsolicited forwarded messages. The watsapp group is ... Read More
大咖福利影院 Monthly Get-Together in Muscat! by VidoDido
Dear All, Time for our 3rd get together in Muscat on [u][b]June 13, 2013, 7.00PM at ...
Dear Asya: Yes, there is a whatsapp group. please inbox your mobile number and I will forward it to Hexabella; who manages the group and she will add you to the group. Looking forward to seeing you. Regards, Mumta Read More
Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien
Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...
Sounds perfect dear Furqan; looking forward to seeing you. I will surely update about the detailed and exact plans soon enough; probably by Wednesday (June 3rd). Chao. Read More
Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien
Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...
We are a small group of friends who regularly get together for eating out, shisha, trips within Oman, etc. Our next gathering will be on June 5th, and we are inviting all of you to join us. Venue will be decided; depending upon how many people we ... Read More
Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien
Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...
We are a small group of friends who regularly get together for eating out, shisha, trips within Oman, etc. Our next gathering will be on June 5th, and we are inviting all of you to join us. Venue will be decided; depending upon how many people we ... Read More
Inviting All - Social Get Together :-)
We are a small group of friends who regularly get together for eating out, shisha, trips within Oman, etc. Our next gathering will be on June 5th, and we are inviting all of you to join us. Venue will be decided; depending upon how many people we ... Read More
New to Muscat by Anair
Hai, I am planning to move to Muscat very soon. Is it easy to find a 2 BHK flat in muscat? How we can find out the vacant flats. I have searched in 'housing" and in Dubizzle, but cant find enough. Can anyone help me. I am from Qatar and ...
If you have a Facebook account; Then you can find lots of pages which are updated daily with very nice deals; for instance. * Homes Oman * Muscat Property Rentals - Direct from Owner etc. etc. I am sure that you will find something within these ... Read More
Estimated Costs of Living in Muscat by oaktas
Hi All, I plan to move to Muscat within the next couple months and was trying to estimate a monthly budget for myself and my family (wife and child less than 1 years old). I've posted my table below - I'd appreciate any thoughts on the ...
Since you are just wife and husband and a young kid then all you need is a two bedroom, but . . . . . of course you know better Location matters a lot; rent something which is close to your work place. Description ... Read More
Food Trip Saturday 2nd May 2015 by hexebella
Hi everyone! We are going for food trip on Saturday 2nd May at Asian Restaurant in ghubra between Xtrra and OmanOil right opposite the footbridge. Meeting time between 6.15 pm to 6.30pm. We are inviting members here who would like to meet new ...
Dear Everyone: Sorry, won't be able to make it today; as we already had a very busy weekend and kids' exams are going on; so, next time. Sorry, our loss :-( Take care, Regards, Mumtaz Read More
changes In two year ban on visa
We haven't heard any such thing over here. It will be nice; they need to change this and many other rules. Will update you; of any improvements in this regard Read More
Brit electrician looking for work placement by samual
Hey all, I'm a British electrician who will be residing in the UAE again, as I have family there and have previously worked out there as an electrician. Wondered if anyone knew of any links to certain companies in demand at the moment. Thanks
Please email me your resume (mumtazis@yahoo.com); will you be willing to work in Oman?? Read More
Food Trip Saturday 2nd May 2015 by hexebella
Hi everyone! We are going for food trip on Saturday 2nd May at Asian Restaurant in ghubra between Xtrra and OmanOil right opposite the footbridge. Meeting time between 6.15 pm to 6.30pm. We are inviting members here who would like to meet new ...
Yes, me and my wife would love to join and if there are other people bringing kids; then I would like to bring my kids also. What kind of restaurant is it? Read More
Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien
Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...
Guys and Gals; Did you already meet on 17th: I just noticed this whole thing. Can you please update me at 99812739. What happened. Add me to the whatsapp group if that is okay with you. By the way is this event for family or . . . . because I would ... Read More
Bhutan's Dark Secret to Happiness by Five123
On a visit to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, I found myself sitting across from a man named Karma Ura, spilling my guts. Maybe it was the fact that he was named Karma, or the thin air, or the way travel melts my defences, but I decided to confess ...
Thank you for sharing, it was a nice one. :-) Read More
Driving On Visit Visa by drasi
Hello All.....I wanna know if a person can drive private car on visit visa as ROP website it is mentioned that yes you can drive on visit visa in oman but its not mentioned about the type of vehicle.you can drive rent vs private....also for how ...
Oh by the way, there is no limit on how many times you can drive; there is simply no limit. :-) Read More
Driving On Visit Visa by drasi
Hello All.....I wanna know if a person can drive private car on visit visa as ROP website it is mentioned that yes you can drive on visit visa in oman but its not mentioned about the type of vehicle.you can drive rent vs private....also for how ...
Dear, Legally :-) You can drive only a rented vehicle; when on a visit visa and even for that you are supposed to have an international driving license; which is acceptable here in Oman. Not all the international driving licenses from all the ... Read More
DUBAI life style by Alizeshan
Hi I m leaving in Dubai
But why Wilson why :-) Were you here on a contract basis or something or . . . . . Read More
Moving to Dubai
You are the best for offering this kind gesture. Right now I am living in Muscat, Oman and am stuck at a company where no one gets paid on time in fact salaries are delayed by more than six months now. Do let me know that if you can be of any ... Read More
DUBAI life style by Alizeshan
Hi I m leaving in Dubai
U r living in Dubai or u r leaving Dubai :-) Read More