Tag: expats
Oman Bans Work Visas For Expats In 207 Professions
The Sultanate's Ministry of Labour has issued a statement barring the issuance of work visas for expats in over 200 professions.
Currently capped at 207...
Expats Above 60 Can Renew Work Visa : Ministry Of Labour
Muscat: Expatriates aged above 60-years working in the private sector will be allowed to renew their visa in Oman, according to a circular issued by...
Long Term Residency on The Cards For Expat Investors In Oman
Muscat: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Investment Promotion (MOCIIP) has announced that it will provide incentives such as long-term residency for expatriates,...
Ministry Announces 100% Omanisation In Certain Professions
Muscat: The Sultanate's Ministry of Labour has announced Omanisation in a host of professions in the private sector in Oman.
Announced by the Minister of...
Oman, My Dear
Arriving in Muscat, Nick Smith was befriended by a charming Omani taxi driver, who guided him and his family through eight exciting and eventful...
Repatriation Flights to India from May 7; Air India Express Offices Reopen On Tue
Repatriation flights for Indians wanting to go back home are set to start from May 7, according to a Government of India announcement.
Pavan Kapoor,...
Expats go digital for their remittance needs
Going digital is not a new fad. But with Covid-19, it would seem going digital has become the new normal.
Operating 150+ branches in the...
UAE Exchange Temporarily Suspends New Transactions
The UAE Exchange has temporarily suspended any new transactions at all of its branches and its online platforms.
According to an e-mail statement, the temporary...
Doha, Abu Dhabi top Middle East cities for expats, Kuwait City named worst
Qatar capital Doha and the United Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi emerged as the top Middle East cities for expats to live, according to...
35 expat pilgrims dead, 4 injured in horrific Saudi road accident
Dubai: Thirty-five expatriate pilgrims died and four others critically injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a heavy vehicle in Al-Akhal Center...