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Latest post on 06 February 2018 - 15:28
I forget to add the location, I prefer near Mirdif area. Thank you.
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Latest post on 04 January 2016 - 20:15
Have you tried Dubai autism center or Al Noor Training school? I am sure the one of the above 2 centers will accommodate your children. It is not easy to keep them occupied all the time at home.
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Latest post on 03 January 2016 - 19:37
What type of therapy are you looking for? Is he going special need school? Normally special need schools provide the therapy along with their studies.
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Latest post on 02 March 2015 - 16:55
are you looking for a woman's suit or men's suit? G2000 have VERY reasonably priced ones and they are pretty much on sale all the time... alternatively the Pierre Cardin stores are also always on sale and if you're an average size it's quite easy to nab something there... for rentals - have a look at this option ... men's suits can be hired from Murad Boutique Men’s Wear which is upstairs in the Al Ghazal Shopping Mall Thank you. I will look into these shops. I want for my son who is 17 years old.
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Latest post on 31 December 2014 - 23:18
As the New Year begins, let us pray,that it will be a year with new peace and new happiness. Happy New Year 2015.:balloon::gift:
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Latest post on 24 November 2014 - 23:19
This is one of the most shocking things I've ever seen, I had to close it half way.
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Latest post on 24 November 2014 - 20:39
Find a pic you like, save as jpg. Resize it to 75 by 65 pixels. You can do this online here www.picresize.com Then go to EW main page and click 'your profile' Click on 'select avatar' and then 'self upload' Attach your pic. Put in the captcha code at the bottom of page It'll be working when approved by Admin :) edited by Alismum on 24/11/2014 Thanks.
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Latest post on 24 November 2014 - 17:00
I am not a computer savvy.Please explain how to add a profile picture. Thanks. :thinking:
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Latest post on 24 November 2014 - 16:46
Ethiopia won't allow their women to work as maids anywhere anymore. It's not just the UAE. I have not heard anything about Eritrean maids. The African CVs I saw recently were of women from Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria. I have an Ethiopian maid and we would have wished to hire another one but it is not allowed, unfortunately. We hired a Sri Lankan instead but it would have been easier to have two of the same nationality. Ethiopians don't need visas to go to Sudan or Kenya so if you know of someone in Ethiopia who wants to come here, they might be able to leave from either of those countries... AnonDubai, Can you give me the name of the agency from where you got your Srilankan maid? I don't know the name yet because I did not go to the agency myself. I will let you know once the maid arrives... Thank you.
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Latest post on 24 November 2014 - 16:41
Ethiopia won't allow their women to work as maids anywhere anymore. It's not just the UAE. I have not heard anything about Eritrean maids. The African CVs I saw recently were of women from Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria. I have an Ethiopian maid and we would have wished to hire another one but it is not allowed, unfortunately. We hired a Sri Lankan instead but it would have been easier to have two of the same nationality. Ethiopians don't need visas to go to Sudan or Kenya so if you know of someone in Ethiopia who wants to come here, they might be able to leave from either of those countries... AnonDubai, Can you give me the name of the agency from where you got your Srilankan maid?
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Latest post on 11 November 2014 - 23:37
Hi Amanda, My son attends Oasis School and he is a special need child. I'm not happy overall about this school and especially not happy wih their teaching staff. I wouldn't recommend you keep your son in this school. He will have better chances in other schools. About your daughter, if she has mild ADHD, I suggest you keep her in other main stream school which provides assistance to special need students. This is my opinion. HTH
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Latest post on 20 October 2014 - 20:44
In the last 6 months or so the 2 young boys next door have knocked on my door looking for our internet password. The first time one came in with his iPad at the ready and just asked me to type in my password. I said no and he said it was for his mother to do work. Again a few days ago the other son came in and asked for the password again. Again I said no and used the same excuse that his mother want it. Is this a Dubai thing that it acceptable for everyone to share there passwords. I just can't believe the cheek as they have caused us nothing but trouble since we moved in. What do you mean is this a Dubai thing? What you think nowhere else in the world this could happen? It’s not a big deal, don’t make it one. Two kids trying to probably circumnavigate their mum by using their initiative asking the neighbour! Why not ask the mum nicely about it rather than falling into the is this a Dubai thing trap. If the kids are a problem then go talk to the parents about it. Well said.
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Latest post on 18 June 2014 - 16:27
Both are for children with special needs. Oasis school is under Ministry of Education while Widad Centre is Ministry of Social Affairs. My son attends Oasis School. Oasis school have permission from KHDA till grade 6 and if you want to transfer to any school it is possible. HTH
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Latest post on 30 May 2014 - 00:17
Thanks for sharing WhatTheMom, great information.
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Latest post on 15 May 2014 - 09:17
Tru Blu, I am sorry to hear about your sitution and I hope the bracelet will come out fast. Thinking of her in my pryers. Sorry, I have no suggestions for your situation.
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Latest post on 12 May 2014 - 20:09
Hi Ember I am sorry for your loss. I had similar experience so I can understand the pain. Sending you lots of hugs.
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Latest post on 12 May 2014 - 10:55
Amazing singarosa! Well done you for taking control of the things you weren't happy about. It can't have been easy, but you did it. How very admirable. To answer your question about your so called 'friend', I personally would call her on it (based on the fact the information you have been given is reliable). I would have to get a response from her, otherwise it be like letting her get away with it. I would just want to hear what she had to say, because you gave her some personal experiences and tips and advice, all of which were given when you were having a hard time - and it takes time to respond to someone and give all that information. She owes you an explanation (I think), hence would message her and ask her why has she been gossiping about you? Regardless of her explanation, most definitely stop with the advice now and drop contact, but for you and for closure on the situation, still ask what on earth was she playing at. HTH :) Good advice.
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Latest post on 12 May 2014 - 10:41
Singarosa, congratulations for the baby and getting back into shape. About your so called friend, if someone talking about me like that, then I will ignore her totally. HTH
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Latest post on 11 May 2014 - 20:25
Hi I saw your recommendation for a carenter in another thread. Can you please tell me what was the cost of the interior door and was it solid wood? I am looking for doors for my villa aswell. TIA Well what I had made was not just the door and frame as there was no door there before, so he had to build up a wider space with new wall and plaster too, I do not know the breakdown on the door alone but the whole job with building in a new wall surround and door was 3.5k. hth Thanks again. I'll call him for the quote. Have a nice evening. Your'e welcome and I forgot to mention, yes it was a very good solid wood door. Thank you.
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Latest post on 11 May 2014 - 20:19
Hi I saw your recommendation for a carenter in another thread. Can you please tell me what was the cost of the interior door and was it solid wood? I am looking for doors for my villa aswell. TIA Well what I had made was not just the door and frame as there was no door there before, so he had to build up a wider space with new wall and plaster too, I do not know the breakdown on the door alone but the whole job with building in a new wall surround and door was 3.5k. hth Thanks again. I'll call him for the quote. Have a nice evening.
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Latest post on 11 May 2014 - 09:26
Ideally he should see a pediatric optometrist or ophthalmologist. If it is as you described, he may be having some binocular function issue making it difficult for both of his eyes to focus on a single target simultaneously as it can be quite effort consuming. I would suggest keeping a diary of how often you see this happening (or based on his reports), ie AM or PM, weekdays vs weekends, school days vs holidays and the symptoms he may experience ie headaches, tiredness, sleepiness etc. This will also help in the diagnosis and prognosis process. I believe there are consultant pediatric ophthalmologists at City Hospital and Moorfields in DHCC. Good luck. Thanks SGR.
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Latest post on 24 April 2014 - 20:19
Thanks for sharing this recipe SalsB.
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Latest post on 24 April 2014 - 10:28
a) eat one.
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Latest post on 08 April 2014 - 19:25
According to this website, http://www.ehow.com/list_7629711_planting-zones-mideast.html, it is 19.
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Latest post on 31 March 2014 - 18:56
Fatima, I have no suggestions too but wishing you all the best. I agree with dolleymadison, check the possibility of homeschooling. God bless you.
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Latest post on 29 March 2014 - 18:23
I visit Dr. Agata in Pet Connection for my dog and she is very friendly and caring doctor. It is in Barsha. Sorry, I don't know any good vet in Mirdiff.
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Latest post on 27 March 2014 - 15:00
I hardly post here, so let me check which group I fit in.
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Latest post on 27 March 2014 - 15:00
I hardly post here, so let me check which group I fit in. :)
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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 22:03
@Sunnysand, wonderful news.
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Latest post on 01 March 2014 - 20:37
Alf Mabrook Anon!!
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Latest post on 27 February 2014 - 17:04
There are many special needs schools in Dubai, Al Noor Training Center, Rashid Peadiatric Therapy Center, Dubai center for special needs, Oasis school and Autistic center. These are the few came in my mind. If your little one can study then K12 is a good option, but if he doesn't have any school trasnfer certificate, then he must start from grade 1. HTH
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Latest post on 26 January 2014 - 08:37
Ameen!
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Latest post on 09 January 2014 - 19:28
Ladies please, imagine how the OP must feel if this scenario is true or even partially true . No one knows how they will react unless in that position theirselves. Surely better by far, to keep one's doubts to themselves. If it is true then OP is bound to be very distressed and not entirely rational. Imagine how she will feel reading some of the posts. Where is the "like" button? OP must be in shock now and may be what she is posting not making sense to many of us, but that does not mean it didn't happen. If you have nothing nice to say, better say nothing at all. My sympathise to the OP.
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Latest post on 22 December 2013 - 15:15
thank you all. is there anyway I can get the school to take disciplinary action against her? I don't want to change my child's school as they are quite happy but I want her out. I would do the same as she has done to you, go to her in a quiet and calm way, show her all the messages, give her the option to resign otherwise you will inform the school of her actions, if you inform the school please be prepared for this to go legal, they may wish to inform the police of the "affair" this could result in all of you loosing your livelyhood here. I sure as **** would not let her get away with it ! I'm very sorry to hear this. I agree with Birchy and stay strong.
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Latest post on 18 December 2013 - 14:31
If this happened to me i would do this: Oh btw hon, guess what! Today while picking up DD, I was talking to one of the moms. Apparently a sick married prick tried to pick up mrs. Xyz. She's contacted the authorities and reported it. They're investigating it now. Poor girl I mean what kind of prick would do this? They're just waiting for him to show up at the nursery again! Trust me, if his intentions were not so innocent, he'll &$@@ his pants. He will not show face miles away from the nursery and he will think twice before pursuing anything else in the future! Just my 2 cent! I like this plan. :)
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Latest post on 10 December 2013 - 18:11
Last year if you take a subscription to The National newspaper, you will get a Entertainer book of your choice for free. Are they doing same this year?
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Latest post on 06 December 2013 - 13:37
The world has lost one of its great moral leaders.
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Latest post on 04 December 2013 - 10:51
Thank you Ginnee for the article.
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Latest post on 01 December 2013 - 16:36
His name is Manaf 0557068358 Thank you.
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Latest post on 01 December 2013 - 14:51
We have a very good plumber in Mirdif. His prices are very very reasonable . He does only plumbing but might be able to get you other specialists. If you are interested I can get you his number I'll appreciate if you can share his number.
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Latest post on 01 December 2013 - 14:50
There is a maintenance company near the mosque, sorry I don't know the street name. I have their name and number. 042887664, Burooj. You can call and ask for their rates. HTH It's ending 7665 not 7664 Thanks for the correction. <em>edited by halfmoon on 01/12/2013</em>
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Latest post on 01 December 2013 - 01:21
There is a maintenance company near the mosque, sorry I don't know the street name. I have their name and number. 042887664, Burooj. You can call and ask for their rates. HTH
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Latest post on 27 November 2013 - 22:32
Summerdream I'm sure nothing to worry about you and your daughter but to keep your mind at peace, you can check this clinic, they have lady staff only. http://www.wellwomanclinic.ae/contact.html
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Latest post on 27 November 2013 - 21:06
Congratulations!!!!!
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Latest post on 08 November 2013 - 00:03
Marroosh, My condolence, “To Allah we belong and to Him we return".
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Latest post on 07 November 2013 - 10:36
Done and shared..
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Latest post on 06 November 2013 - 08:36
Hi Ladies. Recently been diagnosed intolerant to cows (and sheeps) milk but loving camel's milk as an alternative.... Problem is eating and, more importantly, drinking - coffees - out! Can you good peeps post where you know does camels milk coffee/ yogurts/ smoothies/ etc etc, please? Tried the web, but no go, and a search here didn't turn up much (except some good insights into intolerance tests;-) Many thanks... I can't help you with cafes selling camel milk products but you can buy camel milk from any supermarket. I buy camel milk quiet often from Union Coop, Mizhar. <em>edited by halfmoon on 06/11/2013</em>
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Latest post on 01 November 2013 - 12:57
Thank you, everyone. Here's a link to the pics http://stovetopdancing.blogspot.ae/2013/10/a-new-addition.html Izzy!!! I miss those World Cup cricket conversations with you and Waxmuch when DD was due :) God, how time flies. Where is WM... I miss her! BubblingCreek, yes that's the first thing that struck us when the doc said that EDD was 9th of Oct. As a Lennon fan, it made me very, very happy :) Great pictures.... Congratulations again!!
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Latest post on 01 November 2013 - 12:53
Number in Dubai for Origins is 56 644 3889....they are lovely to deal with also!! you can see what they do on the website or look up on Facebook http://www.originssofas.com. Halfmoon if looking for anything made from wood I would definitely recommend jumeirah carpenters....they are amazing, had quite a few pieces that they made for me that turned out really nice!! Don't have number but google search you will find number. Thank you.... I'll check out both places.... Have a great day!
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Latest post on 31 October 2013 - 23:34
Try origins furniture...just had lovely couch made...and I saw samples of some chairs that they do...super comfy and really nice looking...pottery barn style. tia75, Can you please share the number of this furniture place. I'm also looking for some furniture made locally. Thank you.
 
 
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