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What to Expect in the First 30 Days in Oman

Posted by: AdminMH
May 12, 2019


What to Expect in the First 30 Days in Oman
 

Respect for Religion

Islamic religious values are greatly respected in Oman. Showing any disrespect towards religious beliefs or practices is considered deeply offensive and very likely to result in a heavy fine and/or imprisonment. Other religions are respected and can be followed by the expatriate community.

Women should dress modestly in public areas. Clothes should cover the tops of the arms and legs, and underwear should not be visible. Women should not wear swimming attire in public areas, except on tourist beaches or swimming pools. Women wearing shorts, or tight-fitting clothes, are likely to attract attention.

During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. Eating, drinking, smoking, playing loud music and dancing in public places during daylight hours of Ramadan is strictly forbidden and punishable by law, including for non-Muslims.

Every evening during Ramadan, Muslims celebrate the breaking of their fast with an evening meal called Iftar. 

Oman Price Guide

Accommodation (monthly rent in good area)

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre OMR 240.65
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre OMR 167.77
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre OMR 440.68
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre OMR 306.89

 

Groceries

Milk (1 liter) OMR 0.60
Loaf of fresh white bread OMR 0.40
Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless), (1kg) OMR 2.01
Eggs (dozen) OMR 0.92
Cigarettes OMR 1.20

 Utilities

Mobile call rate OMR 0.06 per minute
Internet with TV and landline OMR 26.16 per month
Electricity and water per person OMR 20.93 per month

 Eating Out

Three-course dinner in mid-range restaurant OMR 10.00
McMeal at McDonalds OMR 2.50
Cappuccino (regular) OMR 1.75
Beer OMR 1.08
Transportation
Taxi rate OMR 1.00
Bus fare OMR 0.30
Petrol per liter OMR 0.22

 Follow essential rules of the road and Paying Fines

 List of traffic offences and rules (with their corresponding fines):

Rule Fee/Fine (OMR)
Issuing a permanent light driving license 100
Exceeding the maximum speed by more than 75 km/h 50
Exceeding the maximum speed by more than 50 to 75 km/h 35
Exceeding the maximum speed by more than 35 km/h 10
Driving in a speed that disrupts traffic 35
Parking in a designated ambulance parking 35
Parking in a disabled parking spot 50
Parking on the (yellow line) on the right, when it is not an emergency 35
Parking on the designated footpath 15
Overtaking on the yellow line or on the island 50
Overtaking by heavy vehicles or trucks on roads that do not permit overtaking 50
Transporting passengers over the limit specified in the vehicle’s license 10
Hauling or transporting another vehicle on a public road in a way that poses a threat to other drivers 35
Hauling or transporting a vehicle by another vehicle smaller in size and engine power 35
Driving a vehicle with a license from another category 50
Failure to adhere to the correct path at the traffic lights 15
Driving with export or import plates after the expiry of the prescribed period 35
Learning to drive a car without an instructor 35
Training to drive a vehicle without a driving instructor’s license 35
The installation of additional equipment by workshops or individuals that increase the engine’s power or sound output 50
Repair of a vehicle that has been seriously damaged without the prior consent of the police 35
Not adding reflective markings on heavy vehicles and equipment 15
Using mobile phones or any other electronic device while driving 15
Not using the correct safety belt for the driver and the passengers. 10
Distraction with non-driving activities, such as reading or tampering with the vehicle’s equipment 10
Covering the entire face beyond the recognition of the driver 50
Issuance of temporary driver’s license 10
Driving license loss form 5
Authorization / renewal of driving instructor license 15
Replacement of missing driving instructor license 5
Issuing lost / damaged ownership of all types of vehicles and motorbikes. 5
Add / remove mortgage on a vehicle. 5
Unlicensed vehicle export certificate (new, scrap, wreck) 10 (fee) 7 days
Licensed vehicle export certificate 10 (fee) 7 days
Change of permit (Rule, Structure, Colour, Engine, Other Accessories) 5 (fee) 14 days
Certificate of Discharge for Overhangs / Replacement of Losses 5 (fee) 30 days
Certificate of vehicle cancelation / replacement 5
Proof of ownership transfer / first owner 5
Inspection of buses that carry up to 25 passengers 5
Inspection of trucks and buses that carry 26 passengers and more 10
Re-inspection of trucks and buses that carry 26 passengers and more, after the completion of the inspection period without renewal 10
Re-inspection of buses that carry up of 25 passengers 5
Automatically inspecting the base of the vehicle 40
Re-weighing the vehicle 10
Stopping the vehicle on the side of the road in a position that endangers its users 35
Abandoning a vehicle on either side of a road 15
Parking a car for sale in places other than those designated for display or sale 35
Parking on the yellow line on the left side of the road 50
Parking a truck in a distance less than 5 metres between the yellow line on the right and the mine road, in a situation that is not an emergency 50
Parking on a part of the road 10
Overtaking in the path of deceleration, acceleration and pedestrian ramps 15
Driving on the yellow line continuously with an intent to overtake another vehicle 10
Overtaking dangerously by trucks or buses 35
Overtaking by buses or trucks on non-main roads 15
Commercial transportation on a vehicle carrying temporary registration plates 15
Transporting passengers in a vehicle or motor bike with a teaching plate 15
Transporting passengers which exceeds the number decided on buses 15
Using headlights at high beam in a way that endangers other drivers 10
Not installing warning light on the dashboard on trucks, trailers or not repairing it 15
Driving a vehicle without its main lights on a road that is lit 10
Driving heavy vehicles at a time when it is prohibited 35
Raising the volume of the sound system, radio or any recording on the road 10
Not turn on the light alarm for trucks and accompanying vehicles 15
Driving a car with a license that has been withdrawn or canceled 50
Leaving a scene of an accident before all procedures are done 35
Not stopping for a police officer 35
Not stopping at a check point 50
Driving a foreign car after the end of the prescribed period 50
Following ambulances on roads 35
Driving a foreign car other than for tourism, passing through or visits 35
Driving a motor bike without wearing a helmet (driver and passenger) 35
Driving a bicycle without wearing a helmet (driver and passenger) 10
Driving a vehicle or a bike with limited use other than in designated places 50
Driving a vehicle without holding the steering wheel, or not sitting on the seat properly 35
Driving a delivery motorbike on the main roads 10
Drifting 50
Driving the vehicle on a closed or under construction road 10
Misrepresentation of vehicle panel data or coverage the panel or part of it 50
Not installing the vehicle license plate in its designated location clearly 35
Driving/operating a foreign vehicle with temporary registration after the expiry of the prescribed period 50
Tinning or coloring the car windows of the driving instructor car / taxi 15
Installation of a tool or a device to place the mobile phone or any other electronic device for the driver use 15
Install a box on the motorbike without permission 15
If the driving instructor is occupied with something other than teaching 35
If the driving instructor uses a mobile phone or any electronic device during a lesson 15
If the driving instructor is teaching with an expired permit 35
Teaching in a vehicle in an unauthorized category 50
All driving instructors have to be in formal Omani dress 10
Driving a learner vehicle without a permit 35
Violations of renting offices/showrooms for selling vehicles 50
Not using children’s car seats for children under the age of 4 10
Installing stickers or additions to the vehicle without permission 50
Carrying passengers inside a cargo box 10
Adding or changing fuel tanks other than factory specifications 50
Opening outlets on the roads without the approval of the administration 50

Source:
Gulf Law | http://www.gulflaw.info/index.php 

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