There must be a way to get your EOSB if it's only a matter of utility bills etc while you're out of Oman.
The ones that have massive outstanding loans are the ones required to return and clear their debts, which I presume, after weighing out their options, decide to remain where they are.
The ones in Oman or anywhere else in the other outfits still in GCC,are now heading for first flight back to their homeland with anything from $20000 - $200000 debts or more.. Some not even tied to properties.
Either way, it's a double-edged sword whatever the route they take to get back home.
Difficult times. Understandable.