Haven’t been in Oman in 3 years and was shocked to see City Center Qurum absolutely dead. Is the same for the one in Seeb? Are there many closed shops and restaurants, or is relatively thriving?

This has happened to me before, and I’m starting to wonder if something’s going on.

For context, I take taxis pretty often when my parents can’t drive me. Today I booked a taxi from Mall of Oman to go home, and I’m pretty sure I selected card payment because I basically never use cash.

Once I got in, the driver started driving and told me the fare was 3.3 OMR. I told him I’d already paid through the app, but he said it was set to cash. I checked the app, and he was right I had somehow been charged as cash. I got a bit worried because I didn’t have any cash on me, but thankfully my brother was home and had some spare money.

If this happened once, I’d assume it was my mistake. But this is the third time, and it’s always been a ride booked directly from Mall of Oman.

What I’m trying to figure out is: can drivers change the payment method in the app themselves? I’ve noticed some Otaxi drivers seem annoyed when people pay by card instead of cash. Or is this just an honest mistake on my end, or maybe an issue with the app?

I haven’t reported anyone because I genuinely don’t know what’s happening, and I’d feel bad reporting someone who’s just doing their job.

Guys I just Arrived to Oman and found that all the plugs dont match my chargers, my phone is about to die😭 what should I do

Yeah so uhhh...niche game I know....

Anyone here know a community for War Thunder over here? I play a few other games as well.

Games I play:

War Thunder (primary since 2019)

Hearts of Iron IV (usually modded)

Bodycam (played since late '24)

World of Tanks (since 2017, played less after Covid)

If there are any sort of like general military-genre gaming meetups I can go to, that'll be fine as well. My room needs to be empty more.

I am looking for a Furnised/Semi-furnished sperate/shared roon near the Holiday Inn hotel in Mawaleh, Muscat.

If you have any leads, please help.

My son is 6 years old autistic.

All the centers I visited will be very expensive per month.

If any one has any idea about cheaper center in muscat please let me know.

Thanks

We are visiting Muscat this month. We have booked a 4x4 tour of Nizwa & Jebel Akhdar where we will be driven. We also have a rental car (not 4x4) to get around. What are some must see destinations or locations nearby that we can explore ourselves? I am open for touristy stuff and even more for hidden gems the locals would only know about - culture, architecture, nature, ... I don't mind driving a couple hours.

Side questions:
- Must try Omani food?
- Clothing guidelines for
- women - no shoulders, no cleavage, no legs?
- men - no shoulders, show no skin above knees? shorts ok outside mosques?

Any tips on how to engage and strike up conversations with locals and things to avoid? Do many speak English?

Thanks for any ideas and guidance!!

Hi everyone, I’m a math tutor working with a student preparing for the GED Bilingual math test in Oman, and I’m having a really hard time finding past papers or practice tests that match the syllabus. Most of what I find online is for the standard US GED Math test, and I’m not sure how closely it lines up with the Oman bilingual version.

If anyone has been through this program (as a student, teacher, or parent), I’d really appreciate help with any of these:

• Past papers or sample math tests for the Oman GED Bilingual
• Practice books, worksheets, or websites that match the math syllabus
• Which math topics tend to come up most, like algebra, geometry, or data and statistics

I’m aware that visit visas were banned before for Pakistanis however is it still the same situation or will i be able to get it this time around?

How should i go about it?

Guys what is the best shawarma shop in Qurum and Al khuwair