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Latest post on 19 June 2012 - 10:38
When we first moved here we lived in a small compound called Marbella Compound (also known as Spanish Villas and Marble compound). Its across the road from the Marriott so VERY close to the airport. It would be ideal for a couple without kids. Older villas but very light and airy - 3 bedroom, great big windows, beautiful little gardens and a compound pool (little). Not sure about now but they were QR12K back then (6 years ago). I know that they went down in price, no doubt have gone back up again by now though. Anyway, if you contact some real estate agents they might be able to tell you if there is anything available there. I also would never live in an apartment in this country primarily due to the safety aspect (I dont' trust other people to be as safety/fire aware as I am). Might be worth contacting some banks if you do decide to stick with your industry redwine - there are a lot of expats in banking here. ETA - that compound was a real mix of people with and without kids. <em>edited by GinaM on 19/06/2012</em>
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Latest post on 18 June 2012 - 21:50
Hi Redwine (love the name and based on it you'll be glad to know that they've just increased the booze shop hours to 12 a day! LOL ;) ). I live in a compound so probably others might be able to help you more but I'd suggest looking near the city centre. Zigzag and Pearl and both a little in the middle of nowhere in my opinion. City centre has heaps of hotels, restaurants, bars, shops etc nearby and more option in terms of apartment blocks. What type of work will you be looking for? There are a few recruitment agencies here.
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Latest post on 18 June 2012 - 20:39
Hi brbiyer. Regarding the school fees - that will not cover the costing of schooling over here. My son goes to DESS which is the cheapest "international" school and he's fees are over QR30,000 a year. Other schools can cost up to QR60,000. I would be bargaining for them to pay the fees full stop! And also for your 2 year old in a years time when they will start school (they start at nursery at the schools here the September that they are 3). Are they paying your flights home annually (all of the family - if you were a male they would be paying for your wife!)? I'm not sure what tax you pay in Ireland so can't really comment on that aspect although personally I would not have come out here for same salary (in fact my husband was offered that in Dubai at one stage and we turned it down - really while it might be a saving for you in terms of the tax they aren't paying out anymore than what your company does in Ireland and this is still a hardship post, away from family and friends and there should be incentive for that). All that said, moving here is major decision but once you've got the finance/logistical/family side of it sorted (if you can't sponsor your husband he won't be able to get an RP unless he is working for someone or pays someone a fair whack of money) you really just have to bite the bullet and not look back! :)
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Latest post on 15 June 2012 - 14:42
What multiple exit family visa? As far as I know there is no such thing. I've never got an exit visa to leave the country. My husband does from his sponsor but I don't. And who is going to issue the exit visa? The father who is the sponsor in which case it shouldn't be an issue at all. Personally though I think this sounds just like a rumour since the father is the sponsor (generally) of the children.
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Latest post on 15 June 2012 - 12:54
We moved here with a 18 month old 6 years ago and I don't regret it. It can be difficult and extremely frustrating but you get used to things - the first 3 months is very difficult and the first year is challenging. I had no problems with having a little one here - he loves living here but also knows that we will be going home one day. I am certainly looking forward to moving back to Australia probably in the nearer future but Qatar has been good to us - particularly financially where it has made a lifetime of difference. Its been an interesting ride so far! :)
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Latest post on 10 June 2012 - 15:34
You can come together and do visa runs - in some ways its easier to come a few weeks after your spouse though, just so that they've got some of the frustrating things out of the way already and your not both going through culture shock together! :)
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Latest post on 09 June 2012 - 09:08
Hi UK Mummy. What company will you be working for? Some companies have great reputations and some have awful reputations. I have a friend doing his RP at the moment and its been over 4 weeks and still caught up in red tape - in saying that he was a resident here 2 years ago and that has confused them somewhat causing delays! I'm guessing you will be coming in on either a business visa or a resident visa (in preparation to get a resident permit). Ask your company if they have an appointment for your medical (this is the real delay - once you get the medical done its generally all pretty fast) and what date that is, or if they are going to put you through privately (you can do it at a private hospital at a cost rather than wait to do it at the medical commission). How they answer those questions will give you some idea as to whether they are competent or not. Unfortunately its not you that starts the process but your company so while you may be ready and willing to start on day 1 you may find that they are not - hopefully that isn't the case! :)
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Latest post on 04 June 2012 - 20:52
Depending on where you all are in Doha either Trader Vics at the Hilton (great cocktails, ok food...had a great girls day/evening there last week), The Cellar at Oryx (tapas food), Belgium Beer Cafe at Intercont or the tapas restaurant at the Ramada.
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Latest post on 30 May 2012 - 17:31
They normally sell them in Carrefour.
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Latest post on 28 May 2012 - 14:47
http://www.qo2022.com/web/info-qatar-2022.html In January 2010, The Supreme Council of Health banned the use and sale of Reductil Sibutramine (the anti-obesity pill). Medications including codeine, tranquilisers, some antidepressants and some sleeping pills are also banned. Best to bring your perscription and/or a letter from your Dr for any prescription drugs that you might not be sure about. You won't be arrested though provided they aren't "social" drugs...at the worst they will be taken off you.
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Latest post on 28 May 2012 - 14:38
I wouldn't bring fridge, washing machine etc particularly if they are 10 years old. A lot of places here supply fridge etc and even if they don't its probably almost cheaper to buy them new than ship them over (and very very easy to resell down the line). We have a good garden and grow herbs, tomatoes etc. Some of the herbs (mint, sometimes basil etc) last all year round. It is a big deal to break a lease to move within Qatar (you will be charged for the entire lease so its basically unrealistic to do). If you leave Qatar then by law they can only charge you one month rent extra but within is a different thing so not an option. In terms of schools, unfortunately it will be a case of where you can get your children in to to a large degree. There are a number of threads around on schools at the moment so just have a look through them. There are a number of sporting things outside school that your boys can get involved in - football, rugby, sailing etc.
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Latest post on 27 May 2012 - 21:46
Raahatd - you can get rash/sun shirts here although possibly not long sleeved ones. One of the big sports shops in Villagio has a good selection through for both boys/girls/men/women. I find ladies clothes cheaper here but kids clothes cheaper back in Oz - you really can't beat target etc for t-shirts etc can you! :) Ali68 - you can get wax paper here pretty readily if that helps.
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Latest post on 25 May 2012 - 13:09
Thanks Maite. Alas no cherry ripes or scorched peanut bars Ausgirl but they did have a selection of coffees - I didn't look at what though.
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Latest post on 24 May 2012 - 15:41
Thanks Maite. I had heard that some one was selling it here at a pretty marked up price! :) The thing with P.A.N. is that its very low in gluten - is masa flour as well marycatherine? You can get P.A.N. at Lulu in Dubai now so maybe if we all ask for it here then they might start bringing it in. Ausgirl - go hang out at Jones the Grocer at the Gate - I was there with 4 fellow aussie chicks today (and one poor pom! ;) )...very nice food too! Oh - and I asked them about King Island cheeses and they said they would be getting them in at some stage!!!
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Latest post on 24 May 2012 - 07:42
We went to the steakhouse and had one of the worst meals ever - QR300 for what looked like a half over cooked, half raw minute steak. In saying that everyone else I know who has been there has really liked it. Have been to Cuccina quite a few times and it is good - not excellent but fine for the price - although the pizzas are very good.
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Latest post on 24 May 2012 - 07:38
Ha ha...I could leave you all guessing couldn't I! Its a pre-cooked white maize meal (sort of powder form) that South American's use to make things like arepas (corncakes)...which are very very yummy! ETA...so you see...I do venture outside my comfort zone of tim tams and vegemite how and then! ;) <em>edited by GinaM on 24/05/2012</em>
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Latest post on 23 May 2012 - 00:31
ispot is the store at City Centre - I went there once and couldn't stress enough how incompetent they were - appalling!! If they are an authorised store then Apple need to get there you no what togeher! :) There used to be an apple store in Royal Plaza but think that might be long gone. Also maybe one in Landmark? Have you tried sending an email to Apple - might be the fastest and most effective solution.
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Latest post on 23 May 2012 - 00:26
I used to take my 7 year old to the the hairdresser at Villagio but he now goes with his dad (partly because of the ridiculous price at Villagio) to Istanbul Barber which is at the closed down petrol station on Al Waab (near the billboard intersection). He is a very fussy little boy re hair cuts and we have had many issues over the years but he really likes going to the "turkish barber" now and doesn't even have to be talked into it! Oh...and they do a really good cut too!
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Latest post on 20 May 2012 - 14:54
It was a few years back but we didn't have to supply 6 months of bank statements from a Qatar bank either - maybe from an overseas one (I can't remember) but definitely not one from here as we'd only had our bank account here for about 2 months when I got my RP (which I got about 10 days after my husband got his).
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Latest post on 20 May 2012 - 12:41
Hi Dione I would most definitely go under husbands sponsorship. If you go under the schools you are tied to them - you can't just go and get a job with anyone, you will need an exit permit to leave the country etc. Under your husbands sponsorship if you want to work you can and you can move companies without having to move your sponsorship. Once your husbands RP comes through you should be able to get yours fairly quickly although I have seen a few posts about the government making spouses wait 6 months - not sure how true that is but even if it was true I would still personally stick with husbands sponsorship.
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Latest post on 17 May 2012 - 12:55
I think there might be another "english" school opening up after summer. Try posting a message specifically for RachelA - she might be able to tell you.
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Latest post on 17 May 2012 - 10:46
Oh thanks RachelA. It was Loydence that I was thinking of. I have friends who have children there and seem to be very happy.
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Latest post on 17 May 2012 - 10:45
My son is in bed by 7.30pm. He gets up at 6am. He just plays outside during the hot weather from say 4pm to 6pm but before that he might be in the pool. I don't really know anything about the English modern school but I'm pretty sure that the use of English in its title is a big stretch (although the curriculum is english). I pass it every day on the way to school pick up and I'm pretty sure that it is very highly arabic populated with little or no Australian/English/American etc students.
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Latest post on 17 May 2012 - 10:36
My son goes to DESS Raahatd but his father is british so he has an english passport. I really like DESS but without an english passport your chances of getting into DESS are slim to none at the moment unfortunately. You will hear good and bad about most schools here though so probably best to go and have a look and try and make a judgement yourself. The American School is very highly regarded but very expensive. Doha College is also highly regarded but hard to get into. The other main ones are Parkhouse (not as central as the others), Doha Montessori and Sherbourne. There is a new one that opened this year that I have heard good things about but can't remember the name of it - maybe someone else can help with that. I live near Villagio and the drive to DESS isn't so bad - it takes me about 30 minutes in the morning and about 20 - 25 minutes coming home which is fine with me. Its about 10km each way. You just need to figure out the best ways to go to places here. Re the school bus - if I was you I would have a look at the driving here before making a decision there. I'm sure that there are plenty of good school bus services and drivers however I must miss them (but then again I think that every cr@ppy driver in Qatar follows me around just to annoy me! ;) ). The lebanese school bus which comes into my compound to pick up and drop off kids every day drives around the compound at a zillion miles an hour despite being asked every other day to slow down as there are kids playing on the compound. The standards are just different here - for much of the population putting a seat belt on their child is a foreign concept whereas I consider not putting a belt on them to be totally irresponsible (I won't even venture into car seat territory!). <em>edited by GinaM on 17/05/2012</em>
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 21:35
Hi raahatd I'm from Australia and my son (he is 7 now and moved here when he was one) travels to Australia and the UK at least twice a year. He has no serious issues with the weather or the greenery (or lack of) - kids are very resilent and adapt so much faster than us. There are only a few months a year when it is too hot for them - the rest of the hot months they just spend a lot of time in the pool or entertain themselves going from house to house (compound living is great for kids!) until about 4pm when they venture outside. And those few really really uncomfortable months most people just plan to be away for at least a month of them. I work so I tend to break up the summer by staying for a few weeks after school breaks up, then I go away for 4 weeks and then come back for a few weeks before school goes back. That way my son doesn't have too long to get bored. Re school buses - personally I would chop my arm off before I would send my son to school in one. Primarily because I see school buses with kids hanging out the windows etc and know for a fact that the driver is going to have zero percent interest or care factor in putting a seat belt on my child (and even if he does I then have to assume that he's going to be a good driver). Last year a little 5 year old girl died in a school bus when the driver dropped the kids off, parked the bus in the heat and walked off not realising that she had fallen asleep on the back seat. Now that probably wouldn't happen at a school like DESS or Doha College as no doubt they have rules in place but you just aren't talking the same driving standards or regulations as at home.
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 15:53
Go for your life Ausgirl...I'd be quite happy to go shoe shopping all day if truth be told! :) I'm really not sure why people took a light joke saying which has been around forever as being a judgement on peoples ways of life!? "West Bay Wendys" came about as a Doha comeback for "Jumeriah Janes" and was always more of a dig at the relationship between Dubai and Doha (anything you can do we can do and all that...!). Anyway, to my way of thinking Doha is way too small (in many ways) to be segmenting it by location.
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 15:35
Well is Messilah compound technically in Bin Omran kimmc3? You could be a Bin Omran Babe if it is! ;)
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 15:31
Completely normal santorini - even if you moved to a place more similar to home it would still be a huge adjustment. While there are days when it not only feels like a different planet but you almost wish it was a different planet as then you could explain it away, it does get easier. I threatened to go home I have no idea how many times in the first 3 months and for close to 12 months was indifferent to staying or going. We moved here, like most people, for the money - I miss normality, polite drivers, green grass, friends and family - but heh - they will all be there when I go home and I was just saying to a colleague visiting at the moment that when I do go home there are things that I'm going to miss from here (friends, lifestyle, the experience of living in a different culture etc). The grass is always greener heh....opps...probably not the best idiom to use since for the vast majority of expats here the grass is greener back home! ;) <em>edited by GinaM on 16/05/2012</em>
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 15:22
Thanks Ausgirl, kimmc3 and lalala....yes, I was making a lighthearted "Doha" joke hence my apology in advance and the smiley winking face (the bad punctuation I have no excuse for! ;) ). Feel free to call me a 'Villagio Vixen' it it makes you feel better...I won't take it personally! ;)
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 00:02
Calling all West Bay Wendy's! Sorry...couldn't help myself! ;)
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Latest post on 14 May 2012 - 23:53
Can't remember the price off hand but I passed by the simulator at Villagio the other week and almost fell on the floor looking at the price for a 15 minute session! Dragged 7 year old away from that one quick smart! :)
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Latest post on 14 May 2012 - 23:51
We got our DESS invoices last week or the week before and they are due in June however the fees are fully refundable I think up to the begining of school term in September and then percentage wise after that up to a month or so into term.
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Latest post on 12 May 2012 - 17:15
Pink Ginger - your child will have to go through an interview in person with you before they will be accepted at a school.
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Latest post on 12 May 2012 - 17:11
A lot of apartments here are in big blocks that have swimming pools, gyms and maybe play areas but having a 7 year old son myself I would steer clear of apartments...not enough room for them to run riot in and compound living is great for them in terms of being able to pop around to other kids houses safely without having to travel in lifts etc... I think compound living is much more social for children (and probably adults depending on the compound!).
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Latest post on 12 May 2012 - 17:07
Try Tavola in Royal Plaza on Al Sadd Street....much closer and much easier parking than City Centre! :)
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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 22:40
I think I'm one of them! LOL! ;)
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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 22:39
Most of them will accept applications only from the begining of the second term for a start the next academic year Jill - so you are taking around 4 January. We got our son into DESS 3 1/2 years ago and he was one of only 3 non siblings that got into Nursery that year...not sure if it had any affect but I faxed his application in about four days before the opening date to try and get it at the top of the pile! still...no point in stressing about it yet cause they won't take applications now (probably because its such a transient place...in Sydney I remember being appalled walking to my first mothers group meeting and being asked what schools I'd booked by 4 week old into! ;) ). <em>edited by GinaM on 10/05/2012</em>
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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 22:15
You would be astounded at the number of fatalities on the road in Qatar - it is one of the highest percentages in the world and one of the highest causes of death in Qatar (and thats just the reported fatalities - apparently if you die later at hospital its not reported as a traffic fatality). If you don't have your seat belt on and you are 2 years old a bumper bash can be pretty drastic!! And not having a go PuppyLove2 but I see bad driving at extremely high speeds every single day (and I don't tend to travel on freeways!)...best to stay alert and not get complacent. ETA - sorry Irisjd - dont' mean to scare you there, I've driven in Qatar for 6 years and only had one minor accident caused by someone deciding that my lane looked better than his but the driving here is appalling and by far the one thing that totally p@sses me off every day (mainly because of the risk that people put their children (and mine!) in by letting them roam the car or best ever drive the car on their lap at 2 or 3 years of age!)...if you are aware though and drive sensibly the risk of something serious happening is probably as low as anywhere else (maybe even lower since you do tend to stay more alert of bad drivers here than you might elsewhere). <em>edited by GinaM on 10/05/2012</em>
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Latest post on 05 May 2012 - 22:33
Are you taking kids? Marriott has a huge variety of food and its pretty good quality too. They also have a kids area with movies, face painting etc. I haven't personally been to the W but have heard great reviews - but apparently its not really kid friendly at all. Ritz has good food but also isn't overly kid friendly. Last time I went there they had a bouncy castle outside but obviously thats now completely impractical. I really like the 4 Seasons - its my pick! Ramada used to be very breakfasty but I don't think it is anymore. Most of them really are much more lunch based.
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Latest post on 28 April 2012 - 22:09
I have to send a 3 page A4 document to Australia and checked with DHL today...almost fell over when they told me it would cost more than QR400 to send it!!! We've had parcels sent from the UK to here by Royal Mail that have never arrived. Now we use Aramex - if you open an account with them you can then get people to send to your UK address and they redirect to here. Also good for shop and ship. I've never had any problems with anything arriving through Aramex.
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Latest post on 22 April 2012 - 17:00
Yes! :)
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Latest post on 18 April 2012 - 13:20
I think that it is gradually changing but I know people who have had to leave Doha for reasons such as having autistic children who the schools would not accept. Also, and I'm definitely not saying its a good thing, but you will find that a lot of the schools are pretty elitist and will not accept children who may have learning difficulties, be a bit behind the norm, have behavioural issues etc...like I said though this does seem to be changing slowly. Just the fact that all children are interviewed before being offered a place in about 90% of schools kind of sums it up though doesn't it.
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Latest post on 18 April 2012 - 11:09
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Latest post on 18 April 2012 - 11:05
How old is he? My son was assessed (so to speak given that he wasn't even 3 at the time) for nursery at DESS but other people have told me that the children are primarily assessed in relation to the british curriculum. If he has been going to a british school I wouldn't think there would be any issues. If not then I think its more a case of looking at the british literacy system etc. Use of english/english as a first language is a big thing also.
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Latest post on 18 April 2012 - 11:03
I'm with Dan Lou. I know someone who used to work there and who had a child there and have heard nothing good. Perhaps if your children were even younger but even then you have the disruption of moving from one school, to another, to another. I believe, from what I've heard, Cedars has very mixed classes (age etc) and a lot of the children (sad as it sounds but it is just a fact of life in Doha) have issues that mean that they will never be accepted into the majority of other schools in Doha. This obviously has a learning and social impact on the other kids in the class. You will find that places come up at the other schools quicker than you think - they are always full but people are always leaving and I haven't met anyone in 6 years here who hasn't been able to get their child/ren into DESS, Doha College, Sherbourne, Parkhouse or Doha Montessori within a matter of months.
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Latest post on 08 April 2012 - 09:12
The water park is quite nice but the water is FREEZING so make sure its a hot day. There is one area with biggish slides but we had to fight them to allow 6 year olds to go on any of them (they say 15 years and over which is ridiculous and leaves pretty minimal things for under 15 year olds to do if you abide by that). They then have a littlies play area with smaller slides etc which is great for toddlers but unfortunately adults aren't allowed to go on there...hmmm....good logic at work there!! The wave pool is good. how old are you kids?
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Latest post on 03 April 2012 - 16:46
Apparently it opened but then closed due to "technical difficulties". No idea if it has reopened. Here is a link which has a map of where it is located on it. http://dohanews.co/post/20275441796/alcohol-returns-at-the-pearl-qdc-to-open-shop-monday
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Latest post on 01 April 2012 - 14:55
Why not Bulgaria sleepy_fish? I went there years ago and loved it so much I extended my stay. Has something happened there and I need to watch the news more? :) Toriabelle - I'm heading to Jordan next week but I have been told that it stays a lot cooler (particularly out of the city of Amman which apparently can be a bit smoggy and humid) over summer than Qatar. I went to Egypt years ago too - didn't rate it at all. Oman is also cooler over the summer than Qatar and is beautiful.
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Latest post on 01 April 2012 - 14:49
We've used Doha insurance for both car and contents insurance for the past 6 years and never had a problem (in saying that we've never had to make a claim! :) ). They always contact us when its renewal time and give a suggested increase amount for the contents. They are located on C-ring - opposite Gulf Cinemas. So to up C-ring from airport end towards Marriott intersection and do a u-turn at the set of lights at Najma. Take the first slip road and they are right there - where the blue awnings are. I'm pretty sure we rang them the first time too for a cover note for our cars.
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 15:44
Maybe better to call the police next time he'd seen? The OP stated that the police were called, they just never showed up. I don't think its a good idea for anyone, anywhere to take matters into their own hands - for all we know it could be someone with a serious problem who has no idea what they are doing (my sister used to work with young Down's Syndrome adults and some of the stories she told me about what they did in public are almost unbelievable and definitely beyond the flashing stage!). I'm not suggesting that this is the case but just pointing out that there are reasons that things are meant to be handled by certain people, even more so in this country as you never know who the perpetrator is and what influence they may have or for that matter what weapons they might have on them and what they might do with them if provoked (and less face it - one way or another they aren't your average stable person).
 
 
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14 Ways You Will Experience Culture Shock in the UAE

Why you shouldn't upload your resume on your LinkedIn profile

5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Upload a Resume to Your LinkedIn Profile

10 Secrets to Happiness as an Expat

10 Secrets to Finding Happiness as an Expat

4 Ways to Network as an Expat

4 Ways to Network as an Expat

8 Expat Problems That Are Just Too Real

8 Expat Problems That Are Just Too Real

How to Make New Friends in a Foreign Country

How to Make New Friends in a Foreign Country

Top 10 Countries with the Best Quality of Life

Top 10 Countries with the Best Quality of Life

The best European cities for new expats

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The Best Cities in Europe for Expat Arrivals

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10 Amazing Things To Do In Iceland

How to Make Your Own Life as an Expat and Why It’s Important

How to Make Your Own Life as an Expat and Why It’s Important

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Why Seychelles is One of the Best Holiday Destinations

The Real Expat: Chasing Your Dreams to Find Your True Purpose

The Real Expat: Chasing Your Dreams to Find Your True Purpose

6 Annoying Things Expats Hate Hearing

6 Annoying Things Expats Hate Hearing