nlw779
American expat in Oman
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25
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About me
American
Lives in Nizwa
Registration: 17 December 2013
American University of the Middle East? Please help by mikesharp
Hi All, I was interviewed twice over Skype, and was asked to visit the campus to do face-to-face interview. After reading this blog, I started to feel uncomfortable of going to Kuwait for 3rd interview. Can anyone comment on my situation and ...
I'm not sure if they have changed as my Post is almost 4 yrs old. You can search Dave cafe and other places. Good luck Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Oman by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Oman? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship in ...
No, I have never thought about getting citizenship in Oman. I would never try to get citizenship in any gulf country. People who are born here who are of expat parents and has been here for more than 20 yrs still feel as if they are from another ... Read More
Moving to Riyadh soon
I am in need of more information about Riyadh. I am awaiting an offer letter from a university and was wondering what is the expected salary for someone who has a masters degree in English education and have been teaching for 16 yrs. What kind of ... Read More
How to bring your car to Oman by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Oman, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
No, I did not take my car to Oman. I did however considered it but decided not to. I suggest you wait weigh the $$ amount and decide if it's worth it. If you wait until end of May , June and July expats are leaving you can buy cars for cheaper ... Read More
Property prices in Oman by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Oman is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What is ...
The prices are affordable. I have been renting for 2 yrs now and I asked my landlord to reduce the rent it did by 20RO. . Read More
American University of the Middle East? Please help by mikesharp
Hi All, I was interviewed twice over Skype, and was asked to visit the campus to do face-to-face interview. After reading this blog, I started to feel uncomfortable of going to Kuwait for 3rd interview. Can anyone comment on my situation and ...
I am sorry I am unable to answer your question Read More
Driving in Oman by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Oman? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving style in ...
Driving in Oman is very dangerous. Omani's are not taught the road rules during their road test. They drive extremely close behind you as a way to have you move over. This is a everyday driving. They all do it. They have frequent accidents on ... Read More
URGENT Searching for flat/house
I have been here for one week and I am looking for an apartment/house for rent in an expat community in Muscat. Something close to shopping areas and by Burj Sahwa ( the roundabout by the clock) my company bus will pick me up from their in the ... Read More
Is this enough
Thank you, my husband plans on finding a job, he is a journalist/writer/photographer. Accommodation is provided by the employer and medical along with annual airfare. Read More
Is this enough
I am a English Professor with a Doctorate Degree and was offered a position at an institution in Qaboos, I was wondering if 1385 Omani Rials is sufficient. Please reply as soon as possible. My family consist of 2 adults 1 child. I would also need ... Read More
Life in Jubail ? by RowdyRoo
I have a contract to teach in Jubail and am interested in knowing about life there?
When is are you leaving for Jubail? Did you guys find somewhere or did they have any available for your family? NW Read More
Life in Jubail ? by RowdyRoo
I have a contract to teach in Jubail and am interested in knowing about life there?
Do you have any compound name that you can share. Read More
Life in Jubail ? by RowdyRoo
I have a contract to teach in Jubail and am interested in knowing about life there?
I am not there yet. Read More
Moving to Jubail (need assistance) by nlw779
I have accepted a job at a local university in Jubail and I would like to know the best compound to live and affordable. My salary is SR 8000 a month. I have a doctorate degree this seems a bit low I am not sure. Please help me, my husband and my ...
Okay, thank you. Working on it as we speak. Read More
Moving to Jubail (need assistance) by nlw779
I have accepted a job at a local university in Jubail and I would like to know the best compound to live and affordable. My salary is SR 8000 a month. I have a doctorate degree this seems a bit low I am not sure. Please help me, my husband and my ...
I am awaiting my visa. I should be arriving once I get it. I just send an email out requesting a higher salary. I wonder if they will allow me to switch after year to another university. Read More
Moving to Jubail (need assistance) by nlw779
I have accepted a job at a local university in Jubail and I would like to know the best compound to live and affordable. My salary is SR 8000 a month. I have a doctorate degree this seems a bit low I am not sure. Please help me, my husband and my ...
Housing, and medical is included for SR 900 a month and school is covered once he is in grade one but my son is 2/1/2 so I will have to find preschool. I would like to know if it's better to take the housing allowance or choose their housing. My ... Read More
Life in Jubail ? by RowdyRoo
I have a contract to teach in Jubail and am interested in knowing about life there?
I have a contract also, did you get any information about living in Jubail? Please share. Are you there yet? Read More
Moving to Jubail (need assistance)
I have accepted a job at a local university in Jubail and I would like to know the best compound to live and affordable. My salary is SR 8000 a month. I have a doctorate degree this seems a bit low I am not sure. Please help me, my husband and my ... Read More
American University of the Middle East? Please help by mikesharp
Hi All, I was interviewed twice over Skype, and was asked to visit the campus to do face-to-face interview. After reading this blog, I started to feel uncomfortable of going to Kuwait for 3rd interview. Can anyone comment on my situation and ...
I was invited to AUM on 12/14/2013 after completing a Skype interview with Yasmen, and HR recruiter. I was invited to the university do conduct the final interview along with a teaching presentation. Upon arrival at the airport someone met me, took ... Read More