Oman

Oman – Health Service

Oman’s healthcare landscape combines a government-run public system — offering largely free services to Omani nationals and GCC citizens — with a private sector that serves the majority of expatriates. A compulsory employer-funded health insurance programme called Dhamani is currently

Oman – Health Issues

Since the 1970s, Oman has achieved extraordinary improvements in public health, yet those arriving from abroad should understand that chronic, lifestyle-driven conditions — above all diabetes, heart disease, and obesity — now represent the country’s foremost health challenge. The burden

Oman – Health Insurance

Health insurance in Oman is on a clear path toward becoming compulsory for all private sector workers and foreign residents through the government’s Dhamani scheme, which took effect in January 2023 and is currently being introduced in stages. The majority

Oman – Finding Property to Rent

Securing a rental property in Oman is a manageable process, though it operates somewhat differently from rental markets in many other parts of the world: leases are typically annual, rent is frequently paid well in advance, all contracts should be

Oman – Finding Property to Buy

Purchasing property in Oman as an overseas buyer follows a clear but particular set of rules. While foreign ownership is legally permitted, it is confined to government-designated areas — principally Integrated Tourism Complexes (ITCs). The primary avenues for finding a

Oman – Finding Employment

Securing employment in Oman as a foreign national is achievable — especially in sectors such as oil and gas, healthcare, IT, engineering, and education — but candidates need to appreciate that the government’s Omanisation programme is steadily setting aside more

Oman – Emergencies

In Oman, the single emergency number for police, fire, and ambulance is 9999 (with 999 also widely cited as a general emergency number — verify the current primary number via the Oman Government Portal before you travel). Emergency treatment is

Oman – Elderly Care

Care for older people in Oman is anchored in family ties and longstanding community traditions, with relatives typically taking on the central caregiving role for elderly members of the household. The state reinforces this model through social welfare initiatives, a