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Latest post on 18 May 2016 - 19:20

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:

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Latest post on 18 May 2016 - 17:12

Hi Queenie and Rose! Barwa City accommodation is all apartments. They are quite nice, especially by Qatar standards! 3 Bed 3 full baths plus a storage room, fully furnished. Its a nice family type compound, with a grocery store, starbucks, papa john's, a salon, laundry, and a few restaurants. So for day to day needs you don't need to leave the compound. Unfortunately, there is no pool or gym :( However, lots of people conduct private boot camps and yoga classes. Depending on where you are from, getting a driving license can be a breeze or a nightmare. If you are not from one of the countries that have a license conversion agreement, you have to go through a long process of taking driving lessons, and then a test. It doesn't matter how long you have been a driver in your own country :( I hope this answers some of your questions :) Hi expat2b How are you doing ..??? I am currently living in Oman, so i have an omani driving license. Early the rule was that GCC residents can directly convert their license to Qatari driving license. But i read it somewhere that this rule is changed now, Have to give a driving test and then can convert. Have you given a driving test or are you learning ??? Thanks:)

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Latest post on 15 May 2016 - 23:48

I haven't had mine sorted yet :( Dreading the process! So far I have been using a private taxi.

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Latest post on 13 May 2016 - 18:35

Hi Queenie and Rose! Barwa City accommodation is all apartments. They are quite nice, especially by Qatar standards! 3 Bed 3 full baths plus a storage room, fully furnished. Its a nice family type compound, with a grocery store, starbucks, papa john's, a salon, laundry, and a few restaurants. So for day to day needs you don't need to leave the compound. Unfortunately, there is no pool or gym :( However, lots of people conduct private boot camps and yoga classes. Depending on where you are from, getting a driving license can be a breeze or a nightmare. If you are not from one of the countries that have a license conversion agreement, you have to go through a long process of taking driving lessons, and then a test. It doesn't matter how long you have been a driver in your own country :( I hope this answers some of your questions :) Expat2b, The compound soundsss good to me. Wouldn't mind staying there :) I would have to get a new license as they dont recognize mine :( Did u do yours? How long did it take?

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Latest post on 11 May 2016 - 23:11

Hi Queenie and Rose! Barwa City accommodation is all apartments. They are quite nice, especially by Qatar standards! 3 Bed 3 full baths plus a storage room, fully furnished. Its a nice family type compound, with a grocery store, starbucks, papa john's, a salon, laundry, and a few restaurants. So for day to day needs you don't need to leave the compound. Unfortunately, there is no pool or gym :( However, lots of people conduct private boot camps and yoga classes. Depending on where you are from, getting a driving license can be a breeze or a nightmare. If you are not from one of the countries that have a license conversion agreement, you have to go through a long process of taking driving lessons, and then a test. It doesn't matter how long you have been a driver in your own country :( I hope this answers some of your questions :)

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Latest post on 11 May 2016 - 18:28

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 Tabathatoo, My husband was suppose to join in Aug but we requested Oct as i am due to deliver late Aug. Glad to see u on this post. Will definitely keep in touch till i get there. Best Regards. xx

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Latest post on 11 May 2016 - 18:23

Hi Queenie, We are from India. My husband would be joining Qatar Airways B777 as a FO in July. I hope to join him in a month or so, as soon as the visa process is done. Heard lot of things about doha,i am quite nervous. Lately the news is that we have to stay in the company accommodation for a certain period of time. Stay in touch through this forum. I will keep you posted .. Hopefully we will meet in doha ? Hi Rose, Do u have any children? I'm actually quite excited. But also curious about the accomodation. I heard that at the beggining they will let us stay at the temporary accomodation for 3 months. Later we get to choose to continue using the company accom or find our own place using the housing allowance. I'm hoping to get a good company accom at a good compound. As i dont have kids tht go to school a compound near the city would be easy. Anyway, hope to meet in doha too!

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Latest post on 11 May 2016 - 18:18

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 :) Thank u for the reply! Glad ur enjoying it. Heard about Barwa city. Are you living in an apartment? How many rooms?

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Latest post on 10 May 2016 - 23:52

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 expat2b Good to hear from you. Are you staying in company accommodation or you guys are on your own .. ?? How is the social life there? Are there any groups were you can meet people and make new friends ? And how difficult it is to drive around and get a license?? Thanks in advance :)

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Latest post on 10 May 2016 - 23:45

Hi Queenie, We are from India. My husband would be joining Qatar Airways B777 as a FO in July. I hope to join him in a month or so, as soon as the visa process is done. Heard lot of things about doha,i am quite nervous. Lately the news is that we have to stay in the company accommodation for a certain period of time. Stay in touch through this forum. I will keep you posted .. Hopefully we will meet in doha ?

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Latest post on 07 May 2016 - 15:44

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 :)

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Latest post on 07 May 2016 - 00:12

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

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Latest post on 05 May 2016 - 09:58

My husband would be joining Qatar Airways as First Officer on B777 in Oct. We are from Malaysia. I will be joining him few months later with our first new born baby. Would like to know if there are any wives out there who could give me some insight life in Doha. [b'>Especially crew wives.[/b'> Would like to know ur daily routines n which compounds u stay.

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