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Latest post on 08 March 2019 - 09:31

Hi, I am looking for information on housing for families for Qatar Airways pilots. I came across this thread and I have no clue how to post a question :) Is there available company housing? Where...

Hi, there is available company housing. Location and types of houses depend whether pilot is a first officer or captain. If u wish for housing allowance, you can request but the waiting list is long. We have been in the list for a year now. As for school busus i think its not included in the school fees. Which means u will have to pay. However qatar airways has their own school Oryx International School which might be included. (I’m not certain on this). Anyway hope this helps, feel free to ask me anymore questions. Or you can private message me.

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Latest post on 08 March 2019 - 09:13

Hi there, u need to be a his legal wife to get the benefits

Hi, I am looking for information on housing for families for Qatar Airways pilots. I came across this thread and I have no clue how to post a question :) Is there available company housing? Where? Do we have the option of taking the allowance or company housing? Does the company pay for school buses? Hoping you can help, thanks in advance

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Latest post on 07 June 2018 - 10:15

Hello ladies! Can you fly with your husbants with Qatar airlines? My boyfriend works in QA as a first officer B777, and he told me that i can fly for free, i am not sure, i am not a wife. May be yo...

Hi there, u need to be a his legal wife to get the benefits

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Latest post on 03 April 2018 - 01:30

Hi All, my partner is waiting on his start date from Qatar Airways and I’d love to get some information on the like of expat women in Doha.. I don’t have any friends who have moved to the Middle East so I’d love to have an insight into life in Qatar, how long he could be away for, is it possible to work etc! Any and all information you could give me is very much appreciated, Thank you in advance xx

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Latest post on 29 July 2017 - 10:18

Hello Queenie, No advice I'm afraid as we're waiting to move but my husband is hoping to start in August on B777 also. We are from UK and have two children (5yrs and 2yrs) so will be following this post for any info you get! Hopefully we'll meet over there. Good Luck xx Hi there Hope you don't mind my reply to your post. We are from the Uk and looking to move to Doha after Christmas with my husbands job (he's starting in August this year). I myself have a 2 year old and 4 year old due to start school in September. Have you moved out there yet? What area are you living in if you don't mind me asking? Have you looked into schools? Thanks Lisa x

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Latest post on 16 July 2017 - 21:36

Hi Everyone, I am going to move to Qatar in September . My husband going to work for Qatar Airways. I am looking for " friends" to have some coffee or something..:)

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Latest post on 08 June 2017 - 17:45

Hello ladies! Can you fly with your husbants with Qatar airlines? My boyfriend works in QA as a first officer B777, and he told me that i can fly for free, i am not sure, i am not a wife. May be you know where could read the rules?

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Latest post on 02 April 2017 - 12:15

Hi Queenie! I am a wife of a A330 FO and been here for a year. We live in Barwa City which is nice for family living. Life here is generally quite peaceful, minus the occasional crazy traffic situation. Since your kid is still a baby you don't have to worry about schools which is a nightmare. The weather has now started to get crazy hot, but come October it should start cooling down a bit. for the 6-7 months that the weather is nice, there are lots of fun outdoor events taking place to keep you entertained. Let me know if you have any specific questions you need answered. Happy to help :) Hi is there a chance I could contact you personally? My fiancè will most likely join qa and I'm trying to get an idea of what life would be there. I have loads of questions and don't really know someone who could answer them!

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Latest post on 31 January 2017 - 17:14

Hi, my husband is first officer with Qatar Airways he has been there since May 2015 and living in company accommodation. We went over at Easter to visit and see country,we will be moving to Doha permanently from UK in July/ possibly August. I have 2 kids so currently sorting out schools places, visas etc and we will stay in company accommodation with my husband as they have given him a decent size apartment at Holiday Villa. Most of these apartments are for families of Qatar Airways staff. I'm yet to experience what our daily routine will be like as I don't think I will be ready to drive over there straight away and currently don't have any other family members or friends over there, so would be nice to meet some new people :-) Good luck with everything. Hi @ummsana, Totally new to this site and not sure if there's a way to send a message other than this way. But I'm moving next month with my toddler and a baby on the way to join my husband who's been with QR since late last year. We're going to be at Holiday Villa as well and it'll be good to get some helpful information and eventually meet you when I'm there if you're up to it. Let me know. Thanks!

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Latest post on 30 October 2016 - 13:26

The cost of renting a house in Doha How much does a rental of a house in Doha for 2 adults and 3 children? Thank you:idea: Please check one of the real estate websites. propertyfinder dot com is a good place to start.

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Latest post on 27 October 2016 - 15:57

The cost of renting a house in Doha How much does a rental of a house in Doha for 2 adults and 3 children? Thank you:idea:

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Latest post on 26 October 2016 - 19:38

Fatou11, if you have already been offered a job, these details should be in your contract. The facilities vary from department to department and level to level. The HR dept should be able to answer your questions. Thank you expat2. Did you know how will cost per month to rent house for 2 Adlt +3 CH in Doha ? Thanks:cry:

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Latest post on 26 October 2016 - 17:10

Fatou11, if you have already been offered a job, these details should be in your contract. The facilities vary from department to department and level to level. The HR dept should be able to answer your questions.

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Latest post on 26 October 2016 - 16:35

About QR accomodation I will go soon to work for QR in Doha for Senior Sales Executive position. Is the compagny will take in charge the house accomodation for me and my family (3 CH) or school fees? If not how will cost per month the rent house for 2 Adlt +3 CH in Doha. Very important for before accepting this good position. Kind Regards

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Latest post on 20 October 2016 - 16:24

Hello ladies My husband is also a first officer with qa. He is finally joinin this oct. We are hoping he can apply our resident visa so we can come for school application in december for next sept. We have a 6years old and a 2years old. My little boy, 2year old does not speak yet. Im hoping to send to him to nurseries for special needs as he has few little things puting him on the autism spectrum that we need to work on. Do u ladies have any expereience or know any good school or nurseries that csn accomodate him? Ill be greatful. Thank u Hi pinky1991 I believe our husbands are in the same batch. N r good friends there ?. Looking forward to meeting u in doha. Hi there Queenie88 Thanks 4 your msg. Is that so? Thats wonderful Looking forward to meet u too. When are i flying in? Hey Pinky1991 Should be in Dec. They get one week training leave after their simulator. Hoping he will come back n bring me n our baby there. U planning to come in Dec too?

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Latest post on 20 October 2016 - 12:03

Hello ladies My husband is also a first officer with qa. He is finally joinin this oct. We are hoping he can apply our resident visa so we can come for school application in december for next sept. We have a 6years old and a 2years old. My little boy, 2year old does not speak yet. Im hoping to send to him to nurseries for special needs as he has few little things puting him on the autism spectrum that we need to work on. Do u ladies have any expereience or know any good school or nurseries that csn accomodate him? Ill be greatful. Thank u Hi pinky1991 I believe our husbands are in the same batch. N r good friends there ?. Looking forward to meeting u in doha. Hi there Queenie88 Thanks 4 your msg. Is that so? Thats wonderful Looking forward to meet u too. When are i flying in?

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Latest post on 20 October 2016 - 12:03

Hello ladies My husband is also a first officer with qa. He is finally joinin this oct. We are hoping he can apply our resident visa so we can come for school application in december for next sept. We have a 6years old and a 2years old. My little boy, 2year old does not speak yet. Im hoping to send to him to nurseries for special needs as he has few little things puting him on the autism spectrum that we need to work on. Do u ladies have any expereience or know any good school or nurseries that csn accomodate him? Ill be greatful. Thank u Hi pinky1991 I believe our husbands are in the same batch. N r good friends there ?. Looking forward to meeting u in doha. Hi there Queenie88 Thanks 4 your msg. Is that so? Thats wonderful Looking forward to meet u too. When are i flying in?

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Latest post on 19 October 2016 - 22:32

Hello ladies, My husband is joining QA on October , I will be leaving at the end of November I pregnant and I'm going to have my baby in Feb16 over there so I can be with my husband , kinda scare because I don't know anybody and I'm new to babies :) . Hopefully we can meet up and have a coffee over there so I can make new friends :) Hi SheeMIA, Which accomodation is ur husband in currently? Give me ur email so we can meet when i''m there. I'm planning to in Dec.

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Latest post on 19 October 2016 - 22:28

Hello ladies My husband is also a first officer with qa. He is finally joinin this oct. We are hoping he can apply our resident visa so we can come for school application in december for next sept. We have a 6years old and a 2years old. My little boy, 2year old does not speak yet. Im hoping to send to him to nurseries for special needs as he has few little things puting him on the autism spectrum that we need to work on. Do u ladies have any expereience or know any good school or nurseries that csn accomodate him? Ill be greatful. Thank u Hi pinky1991 I believe our husbands are in the same batch. N r good friends there ?. Looking forward to meeting u in doha.

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Latest post on 17 October 2016 - 11:31

Good morning! I am sorry I didn't see this post before...I have been here for 8 years (320/330 wife). We are living at the Pearl right now and actually, QR is providing accommodation at the Pearl nowadays. Please, feel free me to right me if I can help with any concern regarding living in Doha. Edited to remove my email.

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Latest post on 14 October 2016 - 12:22

Hi SheeMIA305! Barwa City is actually quite nice. The accommodation is good, especially when you compare it with what most houses/ apartments are like here in Qatar. The bathrooms are clean and simple. Kitchen is decent. Plus a storage room, which comes in very handy! The apartments have 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. There are lots of green areas here. Also, there are 2 schools, and I think a couple of pre-schools as well, a grocery store and a department store, a pharmacy, some basic eating places like McDonald's, KFC, papa John's, Starbucks, Costa Coffee, and a food court. Unfortunately there is no pool or gym. Let me know if you have any more questions :) Best of luck with the move.

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Latest post on 13 October 2016 - 18:10

Hi Queenie! I am a wife of a A330 FO and been here for a year. We live in Barwa City which is nice for family living. Life here is generally quite peaceful, minus the occasional crazy traffic situation. Since your kid is still a baby you don't have to worry about schools which is a nightmare. The weather has now started to get crazy hot, but come October it should start cooling down a bit. for the 6-7 months that the weather is nice, there are lots of fun outdoor events taking place to keep you entertained. Let me know if you have any specific questions you need answered. Happy to help :) Hello :) I wanted to ask you about barwa city I'm worry because I have no hear about barwa . I'm moving in a month Qatar airways have us the house there can you please help me , how is barwa ? Any shopping centers ? Pool classes ? Restaurants ? Any info will be appreciated :) Have a good one

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Latest post on 14 September 2016 - 16:26

Hello ladies, My husband is joining QA on October , I will be leaving at the end of November I pregnant and I'm going to have my baby in Feb16 over there so I can be with my husband , kinda scare because I don't know anybody and I'm new to babies :) . Hopefully we can meet up and have a coffee over there so I can make new friends :)

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Latest post on 25 August 2016 - 07:52

Hello ladies My husband is also a first officer with qa. He is finally joinin this oct. We are hoping he can apply our resident visa so we can come for school application in december for next sept. We have a 6years old and a 2years old. My little boy, 2year old does not speak yet. Im hoping to send to him to nurseries for special needs as he has few little things puting him on the autism spectrum that we need to work on. Do u ladies have any expereience or know any good school or nurseries that csn accomodate him? Ill be greatful. Thank u

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Latest post on 03 July 2016 - 01:12

Hi everyone, My husband starts his type rating on B777 in September and we're wondering what to do about joining him. We're relocating from Yorkshire and have two kids (6 & 2). Obviously we'll be too late to join the September academic intake for my eldest and not sure if he qualifies for the education allowance immediately or not? We'd be hoping for a January start for her, I think. Any ideas how long it takes to get family visas sorted for us to join him?? Thanks for any help you can offer, it's the total Unknown!! X Dear Tabathoo, I would recommend that you get in touch with the schools you are interested in and get an off site assessment arranged so that your kids get in line for a place in your school of choice. Getting places in schools is the toughest so do not take it easy :) The visa process does not take long and is quite smooth especially since QA has a dedicated MOI office dealing with these issues. You can always come here on a visit visa and then convert it to a resident visa which is what we did. The education allowance kicks in as soon as your husband joins. Hope that answers a few of your questions.

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Latest post on 30 June 2016 - 00:49

Applying for a family visa usually does require 6 mos of bank statements. However, some employers are able to skip this step - I know mine does, but your DH should check with his PRO for details. I'd be more concerned about when your children can join a school. A few years ago, the MoE said that students were not allowed to join mid-year. Check with the schools you have applied to.

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Latest post on 29 June 2016 - 21:31

Hi Tabathatoo, My husband has been in Qatar since May 2015 and we are still in process of moving over. Unfortunately the process is not that quick, for example when you apply for visas your husband will need to provide six months worth of bank statements to prove he has stable income and minimum is 10,000 riyal a month. You can apply for a family visa, both you, husband and children will have to submit relevant documents such as passports, birth and marriage certificates, and for your husband proof of address, income and a letter from employer stating position and salary. When your children do start school you will need copies of all school reports from current and previous years. Also, upon arrival in Doha to complete the family visa process you all need to under go medical examinations such as blood tests and x rays within 72 hours (can be done at local hospital such as Hamad). All in all for us it has been a lengthy and expensive process, unless of course you have the finance to speed things up a bit :-). This website was useful to me: http://www.lifeinqatar.com/Pages/en/article/living/getting-setup-in-qatar-as-an-expat.html Hope that helps and good luck!

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Latest post on 22 June 2016 - 01:51

Hi everyone, My husband starts his type rating on B777 in September and we're wondering what to do about joining him. We're relocating from Yorkshire and have two kids (6 & 2). Obviously we'll be too late to join the September academic intake for my eldest and not sure if he qualifies for the education allowance immediately or not? We'd be hoping for a January start for her, I think. Any ideas how long it takes to get family visas sorted for us to join him?? Thanks for any help you can offer, it's the total Unknown!! X

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Latest post on 13 June 2016 - 20:42

Hi, my husband is first officer with Qatar Airways he has been there since May 2015 and living in company accommodation. We went over at Easter to visit and see country,we will be moving to Doha permanently from UK in July/ possibly August. I have 2 kids so currently sorting out schools places, visas etc and we will stay in company accommodation with my husband as they have given him a decent size apartment at Holiday Villa. Most of these apartments are for families of Qatar Airways staff. I'm yet to experience what our daily routine will be like as I don't think I will be ready to drive over there straight away and currently don't have any other family members or friends over there, so would be nice to meet some new people :-) Good luck with everything.

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Latest post on 19 May 2016 - 17:15

Hi Rose9! The rules have recently changed and yes I have heard the same thing about GCC license holders, that they can take a direct test. I have years and years of driving experience, yet I need to enrol in a course to "relearn" how to drive! I haven't mentally accepted that! So far, I have been using the services of a driver combined with my husband's. Perhaps after this summer I can enrol in the driving school :cry: Hi expat2b, I can totally understand your situation. Taking a license in Oman is crazy too but have heard Qatar is more difficult and strict. All the very best for your lessons.?

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