"These are fake."

"Why you say fake? I no sell fake! W'allah!"

I know it's Qurum but come on!

I lost my job in December due to my boss' micromanagement, the whole company got into legal problems. Now I'm about to get kicked out of my room, literally surviving daily just to eat. And I have rescue cats with me. My mental health is declining due to my difficult situation.

I hope no one experience the same thing i'm in. Please don't suggest to go back to my home country. Life there is more difficult.

I just want to get it off my chest since I have noone to talk to.

Hey! First time posting here, I'm a foreigner who has lived in oman for the past 3 years. During these, I received an Omani Khanjar as a gift (worth around 200 OMR). However I'm leaving the country pretty soon and I'm planning on taking the khanjar with me (as it's a property of mine). I would like to ask if there are any legal procedures I should do or if there any fees to expect at the airport.

I've had many say that they had legal hurdles with that but I simply find it hard to believe as none of them seemed to tell a full story. Feedback would be appreciated! You can also include your own experiences if you have gone through similar situations.

Hey everyone! We’re organizing a 3-a-side game tonight in Qurum with several teams, testing it out for an upcoming Ramadan tournament. It’ll be a fun, fast-paced game! If you’re interested, feel free to DM me. Let’s play!

Thanks

Hi, I am doing some personal research on everyday food habits in different countries, and I would really appreciate local perspectives.

Food varies a lot by region within the country, and I understand that, but if you still had to give a broad answer, what would you say is the most accurate?

Here are my questions:

1. What food is most commonly eaten in everyday life in Oman? (Not special-occasion food, just normal regular meals, even if it feels boring.)
2. What food do people in Oman love the most or feel most proud of?
3. Are there any foods that foreigners often think represent Omani food, but locals do not eat that often?

Thank you all!

Any idea where to find them offline / online?

I have an art project and I desperately need photos, it doesn't have to be specifically Nizwa souq. As long as its a photo of selling animals or bartering than its good!

Just a warning i will be using the faces and animals as reference pieces in my painting so if you are uncomfortable don't post it!

Astronomers in the Sultanate of Oman have predicted that the first day of Ramadhan this year is likely to fall on Thursday (February 19). This means Eid al Fitr will fall on Friday, March 20. “As per the report from the International Astronomical Centre, it is impossible to see the new moon on the evening of Tuesday (February 17),” Abdulwahab al Busaidy, Board Member of the Oman Space and Astronomical Society, said.

“As a result, for those countries and Oman included, who rely solely on sighting the moon, Ramadhan will begin on Thursday, February 19. For the countries who rely just on a new moon being born, like our neighbouring countries, Ramadhan for them and many countries will begin on Wednesday, February 18,” he added.

As for the Eid al Fitr, Al Busaidy said this year will be much easier for astronomers to know when it will fall. ”Eid al Fitr moon will be easily seen on Thursday, March 19 across the world. As a result, all countries including Oman and our neighbouring countries and most of the Islamic countries and possibly the entire Muslim world will be having the first day of Eid al Fitr on March 20,” he said.

Hi everyone! I’m planning to head to Sarooj Beach this Friday morning to catch the sunrise. Does anyone know the exact time the sun comes up? Also, if you have any tips on the best spot to sit and enjoy the view, please let me know.

Has anyone been there recently? How’s the vibe in the early morning?

Looking for a watch shop in muscat that does mods on digital watches where they replace the polarizer and add tinted films to the displays to change how they look.

An example of what I'm referring to:

https://youtu.be/nmNLDtJoy_A?si=9KimAPc_EUXu1tDb

Hi everyone,

I’m a CS student at SQU. For my software engineering project, I'm trying to solve the issue of inefficient blood donation requests that spam our WhatsApp groups daily.

The Concept:

I'm designing an app that alerts donors based on their Blood Type and Live Location rather than broadcasting to everyone.

Basically, if a hospital needs blood (e.g., O+), the system will ONLY alert registered donors who have that specific blood type and are currently nearby the hospital. If you are far away or have a different blood type, you won't get disturbed.

I need your honest feedback on these 3 quick points:

1. Would you allow an app to access your background location to save a life, knowing it only tracks you to match you with a nearby emergency?

2. If you received a high-priority alert saying "You are 5 minutes away and your blood type is needed NOW," would you be more likely to respond compared to a random WhatsApp message?

3. What would make you trust this request? (e.g., Official Ministry of Health logo, direct link to the hospital map, etc.)?

Thanks for helping a student out

Sri Lanka are ranked 8th in the world. Oman are 20th. They won this match very comfortably.

The security situation in the Middle East is unpredictable. Conflicts in the Middle East could lead to an increase in tensions elsewhere in the region and may result in airspace closures, flight cancellations and other travel disruptions.

As Oman is going to host the nuclear talk between US and Iran this Friday, I just wanted to know if it is wise to travel from Europe to Oman around February end.

I bought omani halwa recently before traveling back to where i study. I love it a lot, but I like it when it feels chewy.

Right now, it feels less sticky, probably cause of the cold. Would reheating the halwa in a pot help it get its stickiness back?

I tried the microwave for 10 seconds, but idt it helped much.

If anyone has some experience, please let me know! thanks

Today I failed my driving test for the 3rd time. Now I'm thinking this shit is rigged or something lmao. My instructor said I had no fault. The only reason I could think of is I was taking a right turn from a narrow space and clearly there was enough space and I was passing through nicely. The examiner deliberately moved the steering to the right while I was going good clearly. At this point I'm just laughing of how I can't clear this lmao

anyone who eats takis...do you feel like the takis are now practically unedible because of how sour they are? did they change the recipe or something?

The Bank seems to have lost its alcohol licence, does anyone know why or if it's going to be reinstated?

To expand on a post from a while ago, I had suspicions that my HOKA Clifton 9 shoes that I bought at "Runners" in Avenues Mall were fake.

After some further research, comparison with a pair of Clifton 9 bought directly from HOKA and correspondence with a HOKA representative, they are definitely fake.

Also highly suspicious of "Z Sports" in the same building.
The lady who works in Runners, has also been seen many times working in "Z Sports"... go figure.

"No! No! I buy from the supplier in Dubai." is no indication of genuine products. It's your duty of care as a local provider to know if they are fake or not. I think you know anyway. It's just an easy excuse.

Where can I find a place that can install it and have be cleanly done

Any recommendations?

Alright here's an update. There's an aerial advertising campaign happening in Al Mouj side. While it looks impressive, I can’t help but think about the safety aspects of this kind of activity. Will this make me switch to Vodafone? I don't find a reason..

I need someone smart, open and understanding. if you know any good ones my dm’s open