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Latest post on 31 May 2017 - 14:26
Toughest conditions since 2008 recession. UAE banks counting the cost of weakening economy and competitive market. The banking sector in the country has been in a state of upheaval over the past 12 months after 3,000 jobs were slashed in the UAE’s two main cities, Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Nearly 900 jobs were cut across the banking sector in Abu Dhabi over the past year, with the number of employees in the sector dropping to 12,500 in the first quarter of 2017.
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Latest post on 30 March 2017 - 09:58
You can enter on a tourist visa, but unfortunately have to exit again to get your residence. Normally an entry visa is issued prior to the residence visa, so to allow you do go through the medical and other process. The medical test is to check if you have any contagious disease. They do not check so much on what blood type you have
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Latest post on 01 December 2016 - 12:02
We were in a similar situation as we do not have a UASE embassy in our country. We went to an embassy of a GCC country that was represented there (Egypt) and got it certified there after it was certified by our country's Ministry of Foreign affairs. After that, you have to get it translated into Arabic and take both (original and translation) to the MOFA of the UAE and get it certified. But that was 8 years ago
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Latest post on 29 June 2016 - 08:58
Hi Europe, you looks so good. You lost some extra pounds? :biggrin:
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Latest post on 14 June 2016 - 15:13
As mentioned before, FB is more active than this website. If you search "abudhabiwoman", you will find lots of info on their FB
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Latest post on 17 May 2016 - 09:24
Unless we missed it, you did not indicate housing. A simple 1 BR will take you back another AED 5, 416 per month
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Latest post on 17 May 2016 - 09:18
Check out their website or just Google them. Its an easy online process to get started http://www.adm.gov.ae/en/menu/index
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Latest post on 09 April 2016 - 13:49
We do pick up a lot of German channels, but strange enough that since 17 March 2016, RTL, Pro7, SAT1 are no longer available
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Latest post on 09 April 2016 - 08:35
AnonDubai you know of anybody who can set up those dishes for us? Many thanks
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Latest post on 14 December 2015 - 08:13
We also had the same issue, except the landlord never cashed the cheque. We confirmed with our bank and they told us that any cheque older than 3 months from the date of issue is no longer valid. We gave the LL a new cheque whilst he returned the old cheque
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Latest post on 29 November 2015 - 15:10
It's possible. A good friend of ours is a single mum as well. She arranged everything through a travel agent, i.e. ticket, visa etc. She came on a tourist visa and stayed for 30 days
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Latest post on 27 September 2015 - 13:24
I sometimes find these maid threads quite distressing. So why do you read them? Simply ignore........
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Latest post on 08 September 2015 - 15:26
[i'>The new visa is not necessarily quick and can depend on the person's nationality. It can take 3-4 weeks in some cases only for the security clearance part, some nationalities of course are cleared much quicker in only a few days[/i'>. Not quite true, as he already has been issued with a visa previously. This is only valid if he applies for a first-time visa
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Latest post on 03 September 2015 - 08:52
We are looking at Hydra end of the year. Please confirm what is the going rate for a 2 bedroom villa?
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Latest post on 19 August 2015 - 16:06
You need to take your marriage certificate to the UAE embassy of your country to get it authenticated. After that, it need to be authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here in Abu Dhabi
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Latest post on 30 July 2015 - 14:17
The best would be to research the police register and see if any docket is open in your name. Engage a local lawyer to assist you with that. It is always useful to have a clear conscience, even if you need to come back to the UAE for any other reasons
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Latest post on 26 July 2015 - 16:16
Ask the reception at Health Plus clinic to make an appointment with another Doctor there. Dr Mohammed or Dr Shareen are both experts in thyroid issues
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Latest post on 16 April 2015 - 09:10
DH knows of a Dr Corrie Pieterse at City Hospital, as her husband is flying here in the UAE
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 07:44
Getting it on a PC is the easy part, but which software to use to edit those movies (taken from GoPro, iPhone, video camera etc)?. There is Windows Movie maker, but its rather restricted to the basics. Would not allow any animations etc.
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Latest post on 12 March 2015 - 15:48
A back-dated sick note will not be accepted, but a medical report which indiactes the dates might do it
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Latest post on 01 March 2015 - 16:06
Cathay Pacific are list under the top 10 airlines. That should you tell you something <em>edited by blokkop on 01/03/2015</em>
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Latest post on 12 February 2015 - 12:40
You might wish to check with Spinneys, they will assist you in applying for one at http://spinneysauh.com/liquor-license/
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Latest post on 04 February 2015 - 15:00
Unfortunately I do not have the exit number, but that's the first exit after you have passed Al Raha Mall on your right. It indicates Mussafa and Abu Dhabi. Once on the slipway, follow the Abu Dhabi sign, drive across Maqta bridge until you get first traffic lights. Kindly note you cannot enter the mosque at that entrance (infront of the traffic lights), but you have to make a u-turn as if you were returning. First slip road on the right again takes you to the south entrance
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Latest post on 01 February 2015 - 14:34
Another vote for Dr. Sobeh, lovely doctor, very happy with my results. ...another 2 votes. He is just excellent
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Latest post on 01 February 2015 - 14:32
Why? its non of your business what happens in someone else's marriage. That's why she does not want to meet the b*****ch <em>edited by blokkop on 01/02/2015</em>
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Latest post on 27 January 2015 - 14:29
But a new car should not need jumpstart! :) ...unless you leave the lights on whole day/night
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Latest post on 24 January 2015 - 18:20
We could not afford it either to pay upfront. That's why we took out a personal loan. But you get studio apartments in Khalifa City A from 25 - 45 thusand
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Latest post on 15 January 2015 - 08:24
Our landlord did not ask for a visa. However, if water and electricity is not included in the rent, it might be a problem. To connect that, ADDC requires an Emirates ID and visa. So rather go look for propertty that includes all, alternatively if they could stay in a hotel appartment for the first few days and months. That will give them good time to look for proper accomodation
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Latest post on 14 January 2015 - 08:29
[i'>"They kept asking if I had insurance and then they burnt the bill" [/i'> They cannot "burn" the bill as all the medical insurance companies only pay according to a fixed fee which is being dictated by the health authority.
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Latest post on 14 January 2015 - 08:22
When we tried to buy some stuff in Dubai, as the brand was not available in Abu Dhabi, they refused to seel it to us, as we had to have an Abu Dhabi licence. You might wish to check with Spinneys, they will assist you in applying for one at http://spinneysauh.com/liquor-license/ or apply directly online at https://www.auhsl.ae/Consumers/Pages/Disclaimer.aspx
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Latest post on 12 January 2015 - 08:38
You might wish to contact Dr Meltem Tank at the swedish medical Center Khalidya. As she is very popoular, you might not get an appoinment immediately http://marketplace.abudhabiwoman.com/recommended-professionals/health-practitioners/obstetrics-gynecology/dr-meltem-tank
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Latest post on 15 December 2014 - 13:08
We got ours from a typing office at the Khalifa City A market, but saw some dcouments at various staionary stores as well
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Latest post on 23 November 2014 - 08:21
The best to look for accommodation is on www.dubizzle.com. Most of the times you can rent directly from the landlord. There are many furnished appartments or villas around. Our 3 bedroom villa in Khalifa City A will be avialble from 01 February 2015. The LL just increased the rent to AED 142,800.00. He accepted only two cheques. Will be quiet difficult to find anybody accepting monthly payments.
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Latest post on 09 November 2014 - 14:25
You might try Dr Thomas Kunt at the Health Plus Medical Center in Al Bateen street
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Latest post on 04 November 2014 - 08:08
You might wish to pop around to the Iranian souk at Mina port. There are at least 15 nurseries with a huge variety o plants. We buy all our planst there
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Latest post on 16 September 2014 - 18:43
Fast Rent a Car has some special rates, so does Hertz. Most of them have if you rent a car for longer than a month
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Latest post on 04 September 2014 - 15:59
We can recommend Dr Sobeh as well. He did the operation on our DD with good results. His practice is in the Dubai Helath Care Center and one in London (UK). He does all his operations at the City Hospital aswell.
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Latest post on 01 September 2014 - 13:55
We see Dr Kerstin Manni at the Modern German Dental Clinic Al Bateen area
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Latest post on 24 August 2014 - 13:47
Not sure if it will help, but try searching this 2 websites from the German community here in the Emirates http://www.gladies.de/1.startseite/1startseite.html http://www.dubai-forum.info/
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Latest post on 16 June 2014 - 13:42
Its the overall attitude of the maintenance guys here. As a last resort, I approached my Emirati friend and colleague to assist me in this matter. He phoned them and told them in no uncertain terms, if they don't fix, they will see the consequences. And it worked all the time.
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Latest post on 12 June 2014 - 10:04
Check out Corona's blog very useful http://www.abudhabiwoman.com/blog/210-coronas-adw-blog[/url'> <em>edited by blokkop on 12/06/2014</em>
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Latest post on 04 June 2014 - 16:39
Friends of ours got their container shipped to Stilbaai near George in April 2013 and paid AED32,000 for 40ft container
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Latest post on 03 June 2014 - 12:43
They also use the photos to put it on their website or facebook. However, this is prohibited if the parent does not give consent
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Latest post on 01 June 2014 - 13:23
Probier mal diesen link :-) http://www.expatwoman.com/abudhabi/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=221060
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Latest post on 01 June 2014 - 13:14
A friend got her beginning of May, but at the Corniche Hospital, Abu Dhabi
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Latest post on 20 May 2014 - 08:20
u can try [email protected]
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Latest post on 19 May 2014 - 16:17
Somebody in Abu Dhabi had a similar issue when the previous sponsor refused to let go off their maid after she finished her contract. It even went so far that the future sponsor saw no other option as to report this matter to the police. The issue was resolved amicably and the maid is now working happely for the new sponsor. If you need more info PM me <em>edited by blokkop on 19/05/2014</em>
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Latest post on 06 May 2014 - 08:30
That's the feedback we got. Your maid and her DH need to go to the Philippine embassy to sign a parent's conset form that son is allowed to travel/visit and a power of attorney so that a nominated person back home can apply for a DSWD travel clearance (Department of Social Welfare and Development) at any of their offices in the Philippines. This form however is only issued once a tourist visa has been issued Once she received the consent and POA form from the embassy, she handed them over to her travel agent and they did the rest (applying for visa and sending all documents to the Philippines). This process took about 3 weeks. My DH paid the travel agent for the ticket and visa, which was about Dhs4500 in total
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Latest post on 05 May 2014 - 08:52
This can be done, but a long process as she had to get the necessary douments from the Philippine Embassy and also back home, since her daughter is also a minor. Our maid used a travel agency, as they are the only ones who can sponsor a tourist visa. She could sponsor her on a visit visa only, but with the recent change in rules, I guess she cannot do it if her salary is less than Dhs 10,000 per month ( used to be Dhs 4,000). DH paid for all the expenses. Will provide more information later once we talked to our maid after we are back home <em>edited by blokkop on 05/05/2014</em>
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Latest post on 01 May 2014 - 16:39
My DH had it over 25 years, always carrying anti-acid medicine with him. When he came to the UAE, he was told to try something his friends was cured from. His doctor prescribed him Losec Mops and Antibiotics for 1 month. Since then, he never complained about this problem, and that is 5 years back.
 
 
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