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Latest post on 27 February 2012 - 19:07
CSH ,- I'm giving it a wide berth . Less than £700 a month ! I started on double that as a graduate in 1990 . :)
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 14:54
I think there is a suppiler that has machines and pods but I'd bring your plenty of your favorites anyway because supplies of everything tend to fluctuate and dwindle and sometimes dry up .
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 14:04
I have seen it once in Megamart but it was really expensive at least 200 QR a pack . Also if you have an Italian coffee bean addiction like me and a good supplier bring some - I just paid 199QR for bag of Lavazza espresso beans . Limiting myself or I'll have to sell my children for my habit .
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 09:48
I would be a little afraid to confront the parents as I've never met them and only seen the child's mother once at the pool . I understand the hesitancy of maids and nannies to discipline their charges but they don't deserve abuse . When a small American girl calls an older Fillipino lady " a stupid flipper " and says " don't you understand English dumbo " there are like both DebK and GinaM implied , serious parenting issues . <em>edited by BEDH on 22/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 14 February 2012 - 21:26
I believe it's 16,000 as I have just paid this months rent at the office in Al Messilah and peeked at the ledger open at the current rentals page . There is a 3 bed single story being renovated now . I live in one with a baby and toddler and even thought I think it's expensive square footage wise it's so private , quiet and lush .
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Latest post on 13 February 2012 - 16:11
I have had this with all my maids , all diff nationalities too . This one is the worst . I may get my DH to have stern words .
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Latest post on 06 February 2012 - 15:18
In other countries the owners would be heavily fined and the dog either destroyed or sentenced to a muzzle in all public places .
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 13:33
I asked around in August and nothing came to light. In Bahrain an Indian lady came to the house 5x week for a month and charged the 100BD or 1000QR all in - which was an bargain looking back on it. The dwindling Indian visas here have apparently stopped the practice in Doha. The only lead I had but didn't follow is an Latvian lady called Inessa tel 00974 33021749 She does post natal but as far as I know not the babies. She doesn't speak English but her daughter Julia , who takes bookings etc does. Her prices are 150 per hour + transport. I can email you her price list etc if you would like.
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Latest post on 17 January 2012 - 21:33
I'd second Doha Clinic It's a bit rundown and not the most popular with westerners . I arrived in Qatar in very late pregnancy and had no time or inclination to be kept waiting . I went there as it was the first place I physically found as nowhere answered the phone . They operate a first come first served basis and I went in the mornings and never waited more than 15 minutes and was always kept informed of any delay . My oB was Dr Rani who was very reassuring and I had a healthy 4kg boy three weeks after our arrival in Doha .
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Latest post on 13 January 2012 - 11:02
Hooray - With massively appreciated help from PPK and workers on neighbouring farms Dougal was found after 22 hours in the wild.
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Latest post on 12 January 2012 - 21:59
Thank you. We are so distraught and have spent hours looking for him along with the folks at PPK. We'll be back up in the area at first light posting flyers and hope to have him home soon.
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Latest post on 10 December 2011 - 21:18
I live in Al Messilah too and since a company let departed recently , there's at least one 3 bed villa available (I asked on Thursday )but still no 4 beds - a hospital rents several 4 beds for visiting surgeons and they are empty 90% of the time . I think the compound is pricey for the actual houses but it's unique in it is so lush and well located . The maintenance is super . Nice residents too :) <em>edited by BEDH on 10/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 16:20
Why doesn't it all come flat packed and ready to assemble with an included Allen key like everything else in Ikea?
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Latest post on 29 October 2011 - 22:52
Well if Ikea is truly on it's way fingers crossed Waitrose will follow .
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Latest post on 22 October 2011 - 14:28
If I'd the choice I'd only move from Dubai to Doha if the package contained exclusive access to a private jet so I could leave at will .
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 13:01
super - 2 of 3 are on the list :) .thanks so much
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 14:19
I saw Dr Rani at Doha clinic for the last 3 weeks of pregnancy and he delivered my son by CS . I was really impressed. He never had me waiting . I think he's Egyptian. Perhaps he's not busy as most of the patients were waiting to see female OB's. The clinic operates a ticket system but he gave me his schedule and personal mobile .
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Latest post on 02 October 2011 - 14:23
Starbucks has thin wooden sticks for stirring coffee . They are also very useful for canapé s and homemade ice lolly sticks . Daisco has that sort of thing too should you not have time to "collect " or recycle the ones from Starbucks .
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Latest post on 30 September 2011 - 00:22
Dependent on your vice but in comparison to a glass of champagne rather inexpensive .
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 20:28
The reason a infant teacher I know was given for her immediate dismissal : She has allowed a boy to go home wearing a girls vest which had been mixed up after changing for PE .The parent of the boy in girls underwear happened to be related to the schools owner . Weird but completely true .
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 14:27
Probationary periods with such short notice although very common in the Middle East are not the most reassuring. From my experience it takes gross misconduct for them to be an issue . In saying that I have know teachers who were given notice and had to pack up and leave the country in the same day for a fairly trivial matters. But perhaps the straw that broke the camels back ??? When we first made the leap from London to the sandpits I stayed back until my DH had finished the probation period. Other people I know ,did as you are and stayed in furnished accommodation, rented cars and generally minimised the risk until things were certain. Unfortunately they never really are and even once the probation period is done the lack of labour laws for expats means you could still find yourself on a plane out of the place at very short notice. BUT you will experience a lovely warm winter, friendly faces and plenty of people in the same situation.
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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 14:52
Try contacting the Children's Academy in Bahrain (they have a Facebook page). They are a wonderful British special needs establishment and have extensive knowledge of services in the Middle East . Many of their pupils travel from Saudi to attend. I will also ask my friend who used to work there.
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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 14:40
Yes and we live in your neighbourhood . I was just thinking to book my dogs into lodgings but if it works out that would solve a but of stress for them.
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 11:47
my midwife SIL recommended Nan it's the middle eastern and american branding of SMA and comes in stage 1,2,3 , hypoallergenic, soya and anti- regurgitation varieties . carrefour has a huge selection .
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Latest post on 16 September 2011 - 21:35
There is SMA formula and a few cartons at megamart Al Messilah . I was just wondering why you don't use Naan HA as it has the same constitution and is more readily available .
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Latest post on 04 September 2011 - 20:00
Good Luck - I saw Dr Rani who was very nice and reassuring . Doha Clinic has a ticketing system - you turn up to the scheduled clinics and take a no and wait to see your OB of choice . What impressed me is I was always kept aware of any delays and why eg - if he was doing an Emergency section .I never waited for more than 30 minutes . When you are heavily pregnant and have a toddler waiting isn't great .We were the only western mum and baby in the hospital . Perhaps it was the time of year or perhaps Al Alhi which defiantely looks newer is the expat fav .
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Latest post on 04 September 2011 - 15:00
hi I'd a big 8lb 8oz boy by ELCS at Doha Clinic .I found by going to the hospital for prenatal in the morning at 8 am and seeing a male OB my waiting was minimal. I say the care level and procedures though not identical were equal to my first birth in Bahrain .It is certainly a lot more comfortable than the experiences friends and family have had in the UK .My husband didn't attend but everything went so to schedule he had a meeting whilst I was in thearte ! If it is your first baby and you want an extra eye over your pregnancy I'd recommend contacting one of the Doha based UK midwives . What I 've found missing from Middle Eastern maternity practices for westerners is the kind of advice knowledge and answers a midwife would give.
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Latest post on 30 August 2011 - 10:12
The rents are 15,500 , 16,000 , 16,500, and 19,000 for 3 bed villa , 3 bed bungalow with maids room , 3 bed villa with maids , and big 4 bed villa with maids room . I don't think agents deal with Al Messilah . The manager no is 44874337 or 44871194.
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Latest post on 29 August 2011 - 11:06
I'm not sure about the validity of the waiting list as we turned up in Doha got a villa in Al Messilah straight away but we NOW know of people waiting for the same type . Some houses are empty , perhaps they are assigned to companies or are being paid for though . On thing is for sure , they don't like voids so if a villa comes up - it seems to be given to the tenant who will start paying immediately .
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Latest post on 27 August 2011 - 23:03
thanks - my dogs aren't big at all so might sneak through a car door anyway . Does your dog like to socialize ? Mine are missing their wagging friends:)
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Latest post on 26 August 2011 - 14:22
Thanks - Can I enquire to where you got the dog door ? I need one too .
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Latest post on 26 August 2011 - 12:56
I'm in Doha - think perhaps you are UAE CABEAR ?
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Latest post on 22 August 2011 - 14:01
I'm after either a folding double bed that wheels away for storing or a single that turns double. Something better than a camp bed so my guests can be comfortable but my rooms not cluttered . anyone seen them for sale in Qatar ?
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Latest post on 22 August 2011 - 13:47
I've two unworn from M & S - one black one white - 34F - Let me know if your'd like them . Also have a bundle of maternity stuff if you are still pregnant.
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Latest post on 18 August 2011 - 13:19
Thank you - I'm after a local paper in English . Everything went well with the delivery at Doha Clinic and our shipping arrived the same day as the 8lb 8oz babu boy ! We moved house the day we came out of hospital and are slowly getting settled :)
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Latest post on 24 July 2011 - 13:34
BEDH - if you move to Al Messilah there is a fantastic curtain man that comes to your house with all his samples & measures, fits etc. He's done some curtains for me & also a very fussy friend of mine & we were both thrilled with his work. He's been doing curtains on Al Messialh for [i'>years[/i'> so probably know all the measurements of every window off by heart! He's also not desperately expensive. Let me know if you want his name & phone number. Yes please :)
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Latest post on 24 July 2011 - 13:28
Wow we took the plunge and fingers crossed my husband and son move in whilst I'm in hospital having no 2 . That's if our shipping arrives ! Can either of you advise me where I should go for curtains ? I would just need the bedrooms done initially . Good ready mades I could pick up this week (due date 1/8) would be the best but those sliding doors look quite vast. I've a couple of drops of blackouts with me for my toddler.
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Latest post on 21 July 2011 - 12:42
Thanks amy77 - I just want a bit of reassurance - everything else i've seen to date feels like a institution due to the lack of green and load of concrete. I'll chase you up if we get a place. B :)
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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 13:45
Oh I looked at Al Jazi village in Gharaffa - a smaller compound with smaller rents. My OH forgot to tell me that moving here would quarter our square footage for double the price of what we paid in Bahrain. I don't mind downsizing but some of the places honestly wouldn't fit paintings i've shipped over.
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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 13:11
GAC are in the process of bringing our cargo from Bahrain. They quoted 12- 15 days - its now 18 and I haven't heard anything. This is normal I suppose. What is also apparently common with them and I found out the hard way - they under estimate or pack loosely and then charge extra . The packing was uneconomical - I only caught a few of probably much waste of space - a laundry basket which was empty and bubble wrapped , a trunk of linen emptied into a carton and then wrapped separately. one carton tapped up before my eyes containing only 3 pillows . They are cheaper but need watching. I'm to pay 3700 extra for a pram. , cot and vacuum cleaner that didn't fit . i got the feeling they left them to last knowing I'd need them (baby due 1/8) and would pay extra. Also if you use their airfreight ( I brought essentials this way and it seemed cheap ) ask for an handler at this end.. It was hours of waiting for clearance and additional cost. good luck .
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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 12:58
New to Doha and I looked at this compound today - light , spacious and well maintained houses compared to others I've seen. they seem to be a bit more of welcome dogs - I've two. The agent said management are Australasian . It also appears kiddie friendly. What sold you on it ?
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Latest post on 18 July 2011 - 08:18
What are the processes for registering a birth in Qatar and subsequent issuing of a British birth certificate and passport ? We don't even have RPs yet and baby is due 1/8/11 - 2 weeks today. Is this going to make things complicated ? I've heard an unhelpful suggestion it might even be illegal ! Just the stress I need !
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Latest post on 17 July 2011 - 14:03
Thanks for your suggestions. I'm willing to look at every area . I am surprised at the lack of light in houses . We've only moved from Bahrain where they tint the windows but I never encountered such gloom.
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Latest post on 09 July 2011 - 20:14
We have just left Bahrain for Doha but spent three years in three different properties in Adliya . It is the social hub and you can walk to nice parks cafes and bars when its not hot. There was never any trouble , gunshots or roadblocks . it took 15-20minutes to commute to school and although its about 15km to St Christopher's junior or British School it took less time for me than for parents living 2or 3km away on account of the traffic in the burbs. Also helped my husbands commute to financial arbour as he wasn't battling traffic coming into town.
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Latest post on 07 July 2011 - 14:15
So we finally arrived and I'm 35 weeks + and since it was the nearest to where we are staying I went to Doha Clinic. I arrived at 10am was seen by an OB immediately and waited only 15 minutes for an ultrasound. Why did I worry ? Happy and very glad of all your helpful posts .
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Latest post on 25 June 2011 - 15:47
Nope still bounced back - Please if anyone has her email address can they email me - [email protected]
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Latest post on 25 June 2011 - 15:35
Hi CTW - none of the listed Doulahaven your link have returned my emails - can you plse email me . [email protected]
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Latest post on 25 June 2011 - 15:31
ok - will try that :)
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Latest post on 24 June 2011 - 09:25
Thanks for the Dohas Mums contact , i've been in touch with them but not got anytime to go to an event .we will only arrive next weekend .My baby is imminent ( have accompanied medical flight clearance ) .
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Latest post on 24 June 2011 - 00:47
I've tried emailing Doha Doula's but had no response . I'm due 1/8/11 . Anyone recommend a doula or private maternity nurse or midwife ( do they exist in Qatar ) who is available and could guide a new resident through late pregnancy and the hospital systems . Kinda regreting my plans to have baby in Qatar in August . My OB in Bahrain warned me that Doha maternity care can be disastrously organised . Really appreciate any help . Thank you
 
 
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