I hate to say this, especially as an Omani myself, but local hiring managers here can be the worst to deal with. So many of them are unprofessional and petty—to the point where it genuinely makes you wonder how they even became managers in the first place.

They’ll ask you a question, and the second you give an honest answer, they get defensive and petty.

In a recent interview, the manager asked, "Are you okay with working in Salalah?" I replied, "I applied for the Muscat position, but if there’s a need for me to relocate, I’m definitely open to discussing it."

Out of nowhere, he goes off on how "this is what's wrong with the new generation—nobody is ready to work and everyone wants everything handed to them." Like, what?

Why do I keep running into interviewers like this? Honestly, whenever I interview with expat managers, they stick to the actual scope of the job. They’re clear about what they need, and if it’s not a fit, they just tell you straight up. It sucks to admit, but our local hiring culture is a joke.

^{Hey, I have scanned hundreds of photos of Oman, its culture & people. Here is my first post on here :})

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1. Scanned from the book The Craft Heritage of Oman; 2003; Neil Richardson & Marcia Dorr
2. The goat-hide carrying cot (markab) seen here with a young child inside. Scanned from the book The Craft Heritage of Oman; 2003; Neil Richardson & Marcia Dorr
3. Dried leaflets of the desert palm (qadaf) are split into fine, thread-like strands that will be bundled together to form the coils of a basket. Scanned from the book The Craft Heritage of Oman; 2003; Neil Richardson & Marcia Dorr
4. The gleaming base of a camel-milking bowl. Scanned from the book The Craft Heritage of Oman; 2003; Neil Richardson & Marcia Dorr
5. Handwoven silk and braisim cloth, produced by pit-loom weavers from settled areas of the Sharqiyah, is prized above all other fabrics by Bedouin women. The cloth is used to make the traditional women's mantle (rida'). Scanned from the book The Craft Heritage of Oman; 2003; Neil Richardson & Marcia Dorr
6. Coiled basketry; incorporating slender leather strips intro successive rows of palm-fibre stitching. Scanned from the book The Craft Heritage of Oman; 2003; Neil Richardson & Marcia Dorr
7. Sorting dates in Jaalan Bani Bu Ali. They are wearing the Suri-sytle embroidered dishdasha. Scanned from the book The Craft Heritage of Oman; 2003; Neil Richardson & Marcia Dorr
8. Freshly tanned skin is hung over a branch in Wadi Faghara. Scanned from the book The Craft Heritage of Oman; 2003; Neil Richardson & Marcia Dorr
9. Date-harvesting equipment is made from material provided by the date palm itself. Scanned from the book The Craft Heritage of Oman; 2003; Neil Richardson & Marcia Dorr
10. & 11 Plaited-strip basketry; a variety of baskets, bags and mats are produced for date collection and storage. Scanned from the book The Craft Heritage of Oman; 2003; Neil Richardson & Marcia Dorr

I moved from Norway to Oman, and over the years I’ve had the opportunity to experience different countries, cultures, and business environments.
One thing life has taught me is that success isn’t always about how fast you move, how much money you make, or how many people you know.

Sometimes, it’s about knowing when to slow down, when to walk away, and most importantly, who deserves a place in your life.

I’ve made good decisions, bad decisions, trusted the wrong people, and learned some valuable lessons along the way.

And if there’s one thing I would like to share, it’s this:

Never let your experiences turn you into someone you never wanted to become.

Be kind, but have boundaries. Be ambitious, but don’t lose yourself chasing success. Help others when you can, but remember that you also have a responsibility to yourself.

And never confuse someone’s kindness with weakness. Some of the strongest people you’ll ever meet are the ones who have every reason to become bitter but still choose to be good.

Living in Oman has also taught me something valuable about patience. Not everything needs to happen tomorrow. Sometimes the greatest progress happens quietly, without anyone noticing.

If you’re going through a difficult chapter in your life, remember that a chapter is not the entire book.

You don’t need to have everything figured out today. Just make sure the person you’re becoming is someone you’ll be proud of tomorrow.

Wishing everyone here success, good health, and peace of mind.

And remember, being successful means very little if you forget how to be a good human being along the way.

I’m simply sharing a few thoughts and lessons life has taught me along the way. We all have our own journeys, struggles, and experiences, and I certainly don’t have all the answers. But if these words can offer even a little encouragement, a different perspective, or some motivation to someone who feels stuck or is going through a difficult time, then I’m happy to have shared them.
Sometimes, a few words at the right moment can make a difference in someone’s day.

Take care of yourselves, and never stop believing in the person you’re capable of becoming. 🙏🏻

Hi all,

I am an Australian and recently accepted a job offer to start working at an university in Muscat, Oman, from January 2027. I requested visa processing to be completed soon but was told they will only do it closer to the move. Is it possible to get an idea on the timeline and procedure to complete the visa, move to Oman, further processing once relocated and what are the things I need to get afterwards like bank accounts, car rental/purchase and driving licence?

This concerns a private medical organisation in Oman where the employees are qualified and licensed healthcare professionals.

The employer has been requiring excessive working hours without overtime pay, unpaid annual leave, salary deductions for other leave, and no additional compensation for working on public holidays.

Now, due to updated labour requirements, employees are being asked to sign a document stating that they receive proper annual leave and other entitlements. Some employees refused because the document doesn’t mention that annual leave is unpaid or clarify the actual leave entitlements.

The employer is now threatening immediate termination without notice if employees don’t sign.

Is this legally allowed in Oman? Can an employee refuse to sign a document they believe is inaccurate? And where can this be reported?

Any advice from people familiar with Oman labour law would be appreciated.

Moved here two months ago, and I’m tired of eating at the same 5 places, so I thought it would be fun to crowdsource a list of the best restaurants in town.

Name your top 3 restaurants in order. Let’s upvote the best lists, and compile The Ultimate Restaurant List for us all to enjoy! 😋☺️

I've been wanting to order this on talabat but it keeps saying it's closed. I love some of their pastries especially their cakes they taste really good. What happened??

Hi guys, I need to travel to Dubai for a day. Is there a cheap car insurance I can buy for the trip, instead of the expensive insurance sold at the border?

Note, I’m driving a rental car.

A quick question.is the Cadillac CTS 2015 reliable for oman weather?

People are saying to buy the Camry or Altima but i feel like those cars are very common and not so luxurious.

I was thinking more about cars like Genesis or Cadillac or Lincoln

Got rear ended and fixed it, but I found some panel miss alignment here and there.

Is there any body workshops that could fix body panel gaps?

Please suggest a good one, I’m tired of cheap ass works!!

i live in a different country but my ex who lives in Oman sent me a screenshot of their inbox, attached in the post. Is this real? Are they threatening me to complaint against me cause i broke up with them? I don’t know how to identify if its real or a setup cause i don’t live in Oman and don’t know their emails. Someone please check and help me out.

please note this is a screenshot of their inbox forwarded to me via gmail, i can’t open the images or check the header emails myself.

Jazakallah

I have no idea what to do or where to start. I have zero experience in job applications etc,😅
i’m in my final year in uni and life has been a bit rough recently. I just want to be able to do something n be productive in society outside of just being a student

Been trying to login since evening. Keep getting the same window. Anyone else facing same issue?

Hi everyone, we feed about 25-30 cats who are strays in the Ruwi area. We try our best to catch and get them neutered, but there are quite a few of them. So we’re trying to house them in an abandoned,closed off space next to our building. We don’t put food in the shared parking lot as the Municipality cleaner advised against it. Irregardless, we got an anonymous complaint via the owner from one of the tenants saying that the cats are a nuisance and complaining against us. To be clear, we don’t put food for the stray cats near the building door, or in the parking lot. The tenant complains that the cats are sitting on the car, but then again, doesn’t this happen everywhere? Want to ask if there is any rule outright ban feeding of stray cats?

Is the NBO application down or something or is it working for yall? I am unable to open the application

يا اخواني واخواتي انا ساكن في احد افضل احياء مسقط والبناية نظيفة بس للأسف فيه صراصير!!

وش افضل مبيد حشرات او افيدوني بحل يقضي على الصراصير بشكل دائم ونهائي رجاء 🙃

Is anyone else experiencing intermittent Mobile data outage on Vodafone Oman?

Is anyone else experiencing intermittent Mobile data outage on Vodafone Oman?

Assalam Alaikum and hello to all

I have been fortunate to visit Oman a few times and absolutely love being here. I want to move base here but have hit a slight bump in terms of the job search
I have 17 odd years of work ex and the last 12 of it has been in product management with the likes of Amazon and HelloFresh. I am not able to find relevant openings in Oman and wanted the help of people who know the Oman market to identify the correct approach to finding such jobs.

You all using qpay, how’s it so far? Same like credit cards?

How about customer service?

Appreciate your response

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Hey! I’m in Salalah, looking for a female friend for casual chats, cooking together, and good vibes. No romance, just genuine friendship! Someone from India would be a bonus.

Feel free to DM.