MumtazKhan
Pakistani expat in Oman
Forum posts
54
Contacts
6
About me
Pakistani
Lives in Muscat
Speaks Urdu, English, Arabic
Registration: 09 April 2015
Occupation
I am Employed.
My expat journey
Muscat, Oman
Have been promoted to the mother company: Gulf Equipments United as the Chief Operating Officer. Hard work always pays off :-)
As the Chief Operating Officer; I am responsible for the P&L responsibilities; ensuring smooth operations, steady growth while ensuring company goals are intact; while managing the team and projects on hand.
Same city; same people :-) It is all good
Same old slow pace :-)
Muscat, Oman
Managing a startup by the name Global Energy United;
Have surpassed all company goals in several different departments
General Management; building this new startup and growing
Love the people here and the living style; starting to build up trust in humanity again
Life is too slow and so are the people here; but this is the beauty of it too. I guess.
Chicago, Illinois, USA
My son got into UIC; so, I am here to help him settle in.
Chief Operating officer
Love the food, city layout of course UIC
Guangdong, China
Visited CSUN, Huafu and Sokoyo there and signed exclusive distribution agency.
Chief Operating officer
Loved the companies, people and food
Istanbul, T眉rkiye
Visited Editelektronic, Kazancioglu,ENEL, Ete Systems and signed exclusive distribution agency.
Chief Operating officer
Loved the companies, people and food
Lahore, Pakistan
Worked as the Coordinator of BCS program at The National College
Worked as the Dean of MBA program at The National College
Started the 1st Cyber Cafe of Lahore
Successfully launched Cybernetics College
Successfully launched Islamic Intl' School System
Entrepreneur
Businessman
Consultant
Got married; had kids, became a professional, learned a lot, taught a lot, benefited thousands of people by improving their lives; through providing them and their kids with quality education and professional training
Lost a lot of money; but that is okay; lost trust in most of the humanity; that wasn't good
Spokane, USA
Completed my Masters from one of the top most Universities in NW, USA still ranked one of the best universities; Whitworth University with a 3.73 GPA. Then I taught two semesters there as an adjunct professor
Student and then an Adjunct Professor
I finally studied in my life :-)
Life was still very very good.
Cheney, USA
Completed my 2nd Bachelor's degree in Management Information System from Eastern Washington University
Student, tutor
I was elected President for International Students Association for two years in a row; then as a council member for the Associated Students of EWU, so was socializing to the max.
Everything was good.
Lahore, Pakistan
Completed my 2nd Intermediate degree from Forman Christian College and then my first Bachelor's degree while majoring in Math and minors in Statistics
Still a student; but in the mean time started couple of investments (property) made some good money
It was okay
It was just okay
Calgary, Canada
Attended Grade X till Grade XII
Student
Moved around a lot; while I was in Canada; first I lived in Prince Albert in Saskatchewan; then moved to Prince Albert; then to Calgary in Alberta and eventually ended up in Regina back in Saskatchewan.
It was too much fun; High School; I was popular; :-)
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Went to Pakistan Embassy School till Grade XI
Student
Life was very simple in those days :-)
I liked everything in Jeddah, KSA
Pakistan
Activity
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
I AM LOOKING FOR ANY GOOD BUSINESS OR COMPANY TO INVEST MY MONEY , I N by crake
I want to invest in any profitable business as a partner.Only persons who already has a running business with years of working experience should contact.Be a serious and genuine person,please do not wast my time. Contact for more information
Dear Crake: I would like to get to know a bit more about you; your professional background. My name is Mumtaz Khan and I am GM for Global Energy United; based in Muscat, Oman. We are in energy sector and work on conditioning of electricity for ... 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