Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Oman, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Working in Oman
Working in Oman
Expat workers come to Oman for a number of reasons – to advance their careers, for higher standards of living, to take advantage of new career opportunities, to escape... read more
Business Councils & Groups
For in-depth information about business in Oman, refer to your local business group or the commercial attache at your embassy or consulate. The contact numbers can be found in the table... read more
Working Hours
If you’ve never worked in this region before, you’ll quickly get to know of a new work phenomenon: the split shift. Across the GCC, many companies prefer to start work a little earlier,... read more
Finding Work
Expat workers come to Oman for various reasons, primarily because the salaries are great and there is no personal income tax. As an added bonus, the weather is sublime, there is no crime,... read more
Voluntary & Charity Work
A newly formed group of volunteers who aim to improve animal welfare in Oman. They offer a feral cat neutering program to help control the population and try to re-home unwanted cats and... read more
Employment Contracts
Accepting an expat posting can have its pitfalls, so before you sign your contract pay special attention to things like probation periods, accommodation, annual leave, travel... read more
Labour Law
The current version of the Oman labour law was promulgated in 2003. The law outlines everything from employee entitlements (end of service gratuity, workers’ compensation, holidays and... read more
Changing Jobs
It is unusual for expats to change jobs while in Oman. Cushy expat packages mean that people generally don’t leave to seek out better opportunities in other companies; they just work out... read more
