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Oman – Education and Schools

Oman operates a structured, centrally administered education system spanning Grades 1 through 12, with government schooling provided free of charge to Omani nationals and mandatory attendance from age 6 up to Grade 10. Families relocating to Oman will find a

Oman – Driving Licenses

Tourists and transit travellers from abroad may drive in Oman using a valid licence issued by their home country for a period of up to three months from the date of arrival. Those who move to Oman for work or

Oman – Driving

Getting around Oman means travelling on well-kept highways and picturesque rural routes, always on the right-hand side of the road. Speed limits vary between 50 km/h in built-up areas and 120 km/h on motorways, the country enforces a strict zero-tolerance

Oman – Doctors

Oman runs a mixed healthcare model under the supervision of the Ministry of Health (MOH), combining public and private services. Government-run facilities are primarily accessible to Omani nationals and citizens of GCC member states, while expatriates in the private sector

Oman – Disability

Oman is experiencing a meaningful transformation in how it approaches disability rights, most visibly through the landmark Royal Decree No. 92/2025 — the Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities — which establishes firm legal protections spanning employment, education,

Oman – Dentists and Dental Treatment

For the majority of residents who are neither Omani citizens nor government employees, dental services in Oman function predominantly on a private-pay basis. Although Oman maintains a well-established public health system, expats employed in the private sector are largely responsible

Oman – Cycling

In Oman, cycling functions primarily as a recreational and sporting activity rather than an everyday means of getting around. Dedicated cycling infrastructure is sparse, private car use is overwhelmingly dominant, and the intense summer heat renders riding impractical for several

Oman – Cost of Living

Oman sits at a moderate price point relative to major Western economies and is noticeably less expensive than Gulf neighbours such as the UAE and Qatar. The absence of personal income tax gives salaries considerable reach. For expatriates, the biggest

Oman – Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) represents a rapidly expanding and increasingly regulated field within Oman’s healthcare landscape. An extensive variety of therapies is on offer — ranging from longstanding traditional Arabic and Islamic healing practices to internationally recognised modalities such

Oman – Citizenship

Acquiring Omani citizenship is a demanding undertaking governed by Royal Decree No. 17/2025, which superseded the previous nationality legislation dating from 2014. The principal pathways are naturalisation following a minimum of 15 years of uninterrupted lawful residence, citizenship through descent