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Latest post on 06 May 2025 - 19:31
Are you drinking enough water? You can't lose weight without water. Drink 8 glasses of water daily.(pure water, not juices or tea. Those liquids don't count). It helps a lot. Drinking water helps control appetite, which in turn results in weight loss. Another thing I've found works great is peach tea. Peach tea helps control appetite somehow. (And when i say peach tea, i mean peach tea, not regular tea with peach flavor). It's available in UAE supermarkets so give it a try. It tastes delicious too. I lost 5 kg in one month when I was drinking peach tea.
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Latest post on 03 October 2014 - 00:23
Pharaohs club in wafi has a female gym and female personal trainers, personal trainer will cost 1080dhs for 6 sessions thank you
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Latest post on 01 October 2014 - 23:55
OMG that is so hilarious! I hope they don't start doing that on job applications, like for nationality having th option "Emirati" and "non-Emirati" or "American" and "non-American"! I think you should make two accounts (one with Italian nationality and one non-italian) and order the same thing using each account and then see if the two pizzas delivered are the same or different. BTW, pizza is an italian food.
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Latest post on 01 October 2014 - 23:28
If they are new, then you can try selling though souq.com . Just visit the site and follow the instructions on how to sell things through souq.com.
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Latest post on 01 October 2014 - 23:22
oh yeah and it's "lose" not "loose" unless it's supposed to be 'loose weight' (the kind that goes off fast) LOL!
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Latest post on 01 October 2014 - 23:21
One thing I did was walk a lot. I walked an hour almost every day. It will help you lose weight and keep weight off. If you can't get yourself to exercise on the treadmill, then take a walk outdoors. Another thing is to include fruit in your diet. Fruit actually lowers appetite. A third thing is to have vegetables, meat, and soup and reduce the amount of carbhydrtes (though not eliminate it completely). Like have just a slice of bread or one serving (one ladle) of rice at meals. Drink lots of water because water actually helps lower apetite.
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Latest post on 01 October 2014 - 23:13
Just search for school PA job description and use it to prepare for the interview. It will give you information on your duties as PA in a school. You can also google your question (what to expect in school PA interview).
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Latest post on 01 October 2014 - 23:09
Do you know of an all-women gym or sports club, preferably with a femal personal trainer? I could use one. Need to lose a few kilograms and get back in shape.
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Latest post on 01 October 2014 - 23:06
I don't think there is anything you can do about it. A lot of times, women from some Asian cultures are even unaware of what marital relations are about until just right bfore the wedding when the bomb is dropped. I think it is terrible to inform people of th topic of birds and bees so late but have seen it happen to one girl who was told about a month before her wedding. Of course it was too much to bear. Marriage is already going to be stressful for someone who hasn't had a relationship and gotten to know the guy and it will be even more for someone who doesn't know what marital relations are all about until the wedding is arranged.
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Latest post on 16 June 2014 - 01:14
Are there still lizards in Dubai? I live in a high rise apartment building and hadn't seen any lizards anywhere (even outside on the ground or in the sand) and thought they had gone extinct. I thought that maybe when the metro was being built, all the lizards had been killed. I am rather scared of them. Now I'll be freaking out and won't be able to open my windows.
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Latest post on 16 June 2014 - 01:06
Hi there. Can anyone recommend a diet, that they have tried and that actually works. I need to loose a few kilos in just a few weeks. Thanks 5-6 meals a day consisting of a portion of bread or rice (bread / pita bread piece not bigger than your palm at each meal, rice portion = a small bowl of cooked rice) as well as some boiled or grilled meat or boiled /steamed vegetables or lowfat cheese, yogurt etc (whatever you can eat with the bread), and some fresh fruit and vegetables. Add to that 1/2 hour to 1 hour of brisk walking at least 5 days a week and you'll easily lose a KG of weight every week and won't even feel hungry.
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Latest post on 16 June 2014 - 01:00
4000 plus a 1 BR flat
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Latest post on 16 June 2014 - 00:55
OMG! I am shocked at the comments I'm reading. I never sneaked out in my whole life and I was a pretty rebellious child. This is no easy matter. A child sneaking out can get into any sort of trouble. Don't wait for it to happen a second time. It's time to give your child a matter-of-fact lecture. Sit them down and tell them that you know they went out without permission. Tell them clearly that they have put themselves in danger and describe to them the kind of dangers that are lurking out there. Tell them that if there is a legitimate reason for them to go someplace (such as a party or a friends get-together at some restaurant), then they should tell you about it and you'll drive them there or arrange for them to go there and when the event is finished, you'll pick them up and bring them home. Hopefully when they see the dangers of their actions and that there are better ways to do something with your knowledge and permission, they'll take the safer option.
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Latest post on 12 April 2014 - 23:29
To be honest, I've never been to UAE. I'm coming in 10 days to take care of some paperwork and I will have two afternoons to look around. When I move there, I will rent something short-term and then decide where to settle down when my family comes in following weeks. I am prepared for traditional Middle East, and if I wasn't, I wouldn't plan to move there in the first place. I respect the native culture, but I do hope to find enviroment where I would feel more like home from time to time. My workplace is in Al Nahda. I really like the idea of a closed community with all utilities like RAK Al Hamra. I will check out the Marina in Um Al Quwain, and will look into any other suggestions that you can give me. I find this very helpful. Thank you all so much. p.s. I am coming from Croatia. Here is a map of UAE: https://www.google.ae/maps/@25.2975504,55.619859,10z As you can see, Dubai is on one side of Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah are on the opposite side. Al Nahda (Sharjah) is right next to Dubai (and farther away from Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah). Therefore, if you get a place in those emirates, you'll be really far from your workplace and may be stuck in terrible rush hour traffic every day. There are many people who drive from various parts of Sharjah to Dubai, so during certain times of day, the traffic is really congested. If you have to take those same routes to get from Umm Al Quwain or Ras AlKhaimah to AlNahda, you're going to have a problem. (Though I don't know much about it because i don't live there. ) Type in Al Nahda Sharjah into the search box and zoom in to see the areas near it. UAE environment is not a problem for non-Muslims at all. It is very relaxed. You'll be surprised when you get here. <em>edited by Jemi on 12/04/2014</em>
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Latest post on 12 April 2014 - 23:11
Where are you going to work in Sharjah? Sharjah is huge, we live in Buhairah (lagoon area) in 4 bedroom 400 Sqm flat but hubby's work is 4 buildings away from our place. If your work is closer to the universities area for example commuting from Buhairah to that area is worse than commuting from dubai to that area. My kid goes to Ajman Academy which is IB school, it's closer to our place than most of the schools in sharjah & there is no traffic on our way to school. I honestly wouldn't live far away from work, commuting is a killer here, & I wouldn't worry about entertaining kids, all good schools have loads of clubs & you can always find some extra activities close to your place, Dubai is not far away from sharjah, we rarely get stuck in traffic when we go to Dubai as we choose the right time to go there when there is no traffic I agree with wickedangel. Veela, you should get a place nearer to where you'll work. At the start, get a place in Sharjah. Later on, when you experience the place firsthand and can make an informed decision, you can relocate to a different area or emirate.
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Latest post on 12 April 2014 - 20:26
I do recommend you find housing in Sharjah if you're going to work there. Commuting from another emirate may be time-consuming especially during rush hours. I believe Ras Al Khaimah is about an hour and a half from Sharjah although the outskirts may be closer. Driving from Al Hamra village to Sharjah takes 30 minutes if you take the 311, of course there have been ongoing roadworks, but you can easily take the 611 and then take the Sharjah exit into the city centre. Al hamra is a great place to live and the commute is really not bad. A four bed townhouse goes for anything between 65000 and 75000 at the moment. The four bed townhouses also have a biiiiiig landing on the top floor (with a big balcony) that some people have either turned into a master bedroom or storage space, so that could potentially give you 5 bedrooms. Edited to add that there are plenty of community pools around al hamra and private beach access. Lots of kids on their bikes, in the beach, in the pools, it really is a lovely area for families. There's a good school nearby and they have transport for their students, both pick up and drop off. The school is called RAKESS but I think they changed their name to something else.... edited by MissMoiselle on 12/04/2014 Seems like a great place to live. I haven't been to Ras Al Khaimah in years so don't know about the recent developments. A visit is definitely in order!
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Latest post on 12 April 2014 - 16:25
I do recommend you find housing in Sharjah if you're going to work there. Commuting from another emirate may be time-consuming especially during rush hours. I believe Ras Al Khaimah is about an hour and a half from Sharjah although the outskirts may be closer. But if many people have gone there to benefit from the lower rents, then roads will be overcrowded during rush hours. If you're undecided, you can get a furnished apartment for a month and then when you're actually here, you can analyze the situation and determine what's right for you. You can rent a furnished apartment on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Two furnished apartment hotels near Sharjah are Al-Nawras and Emirates Stars Hotel. They charge around 12,000 AED per month for a two-BR apartment.
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Latest post on 12 April 2014 - 16:14
There's a part-time coaches advertisement in the job section. you might want to try that.
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Latest post on 12 April 2014 - 00:09
Btw, I was a Service Desk/ Technical Support Manager for companies such as IBM, NOKIA, etc... Have you tried applying to those companies' offices here? Maybe you can just walk into their office, ask to meet the HR manager and tell them about your past work at the company and that you'd like to apply for job here. and then see how it goes. A lot of time walking into a company and leaving your CV with the HR department has better results than sending in a CV through email. The reason may be that companies get many CVs through email so yours can get lost in the pile.
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Latest post on 11 April 2014 - 23:40
If you can't get a single response to your job application, it's most likely that your CV and / or cover letter need to be revised. Let me have a look at your cover letter. Just post it here (if you like) and I'll revise it, if necessary. You can change personal information or use asterisks to hide your identity.
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Latest post on 10 April 2014 - 22:44
Do a google search and you'll find lots of tips. I had some ink marks and learned how to remove them by googling.
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Latest post on 10 April 2014 - 22:38
Hi. We are a South African family moving to Fujairah at the end of the year after my 7yr old son completes Grade 1. My 4yr old daughter is currently in Grade 00. Could someone please help me, I need to know if he will have to go to Grade 2/3 next year based on his age and which Grade or year will my daughter be in next year? What is the average rental cost for a 3 bedroomed villa? How much is the average food bill, electricity and water costs for a family of 4? What good schools are there for expats in Fujairah and what are the costs? Any help will be greatly appreciated :) Here is a list of schools in Fujairah. http://www.dubaifaqs.com/schools-fujairah.php You may want to to contact schools directly regarding your inquiries. I do believe (but am not sure) that if you have a pass certificate from your home country, schools will enroll your children in the next grade. So if your son has passed grade 2 in South Africa, he should be able to get into grade 3. I'm unsure about your daughter though; recently I saw an article stating that the minimum age of entry to schools was age four, but am not too sure of this. You can get an idea about Fujairah rents from the properties section in http://www.gulfnews.com
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 20:49
@ jemi - would you mind sharing the building/area where you rent your apartment? I am looking for something similarly priced for an employee who will soon be coming over to Dubai. Many thanks. I live in the Al-Nahda 2 area of Dubai. Rents ranged from AED 48,000 - 55,000 when I was renting this apartment. I've heard rents have gone up since Dubai won EXPO 2020, so you'll need to find out what the current rents are. edited by Jemi on 09/04/2014 Personally, i wouldn't say that was a "great" area..... edited by IzzyOnTheSeat on 09/04/2014 you are entitled to your opinion.
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 18:10
hey Jemi, you know i thought of that and i m very close to getting one friend for him but then again i m scared he ll get abused by him. maybe i should get one and hope for the best but then- they are really expensive and what if they dont like each other, what do i do then.. i saw one last night, very friendly, i even touched him and played with him.. but he s 20k!!!!! no way i can afford him.. i wish my parrot was friendly like that.. I would say, proceed with caution! I've seen abusive animals and they can cause great damage to another animal. If you know anyone who has a parrot, you might want to put the two together and watch how your parrot gets along with another parrot (or even another bird).
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 17:40
Maybe he needs a companion parrot. he must be lonely.
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 17:31
Hi Veela - a bit confused. You initially said you were moving to Dubai but thinking of living in Sharjah. Now you are saying you have a job in AD? These are 3 different Emirates/cities and all very different. The commute can be 1- 1.5 hours from Dubai to AD or Dubai to Sharjah (They are in opposite directions - Dubai in middle) Dubai is most westernised and family friendly and has more major facilities. Abu Dhabi is developing fast but is a bit more conservative than Dubai but still some nice neighbourhoods but also expensive. Sharjah is more conservative (dry too) and traditional but less expensive. I wouldnt live there but some people dont mind the commute for the cheaper rent. Personally I wouldnt leave Croatia for Sharjah..... Dubai and AD - depends on your circumstances. Life here is nice but expensive so you need to budget carefully before you decide. School and rent are very costly.... The slary you mentioned wont go far with 3 kids unless school and/or accommodation are provided by company. If you have to pay 3 sets of school fees and accomodation that will probably eat up around 20k of your salary each month before cars/groceries/bills going out etc The best advice I can give you is to come over for a few days and look around before you decide anything. To make things clear: I was offered a job in AD for 37000 and one in Sharjah for 50000/month and considered taking the one in Sharjah and living in Dubai, then I saw the real estate market and thought we could live in Sharjah as well. Since it is close to Dubai on the map I thought that Dubai would be at our disposal on everyday basis. Schools make me nervous since my kids are 13, 10 and the youngest 3. My husband would be staying at home with the little one. Do you think it is doable on 50 000 AED without thinking "can we afford this"? I am not really coming there for the sake of the money, it would be nice to take something home in a couple of years, but I would be satisfied if my kids just learned perfect english and if we had easy life on that way. I think you are getting a great offer. The Sharjah one is even better than the Abu Dhabi offer because cost of living in Sharjah is lower than Abu Dhabi. Rents are higher in Abu Dhabi. However, you'll need to consider the job profiles as well to see which is better. You can find out about school costs by doing a google search. In general, school fees range from below 1000 AED per month to several thousand per month. I don't think school fees will be a problem with your salary. You can contact schools in advance and get information from them directly instead of trying to get information from a forum like this where you don't even know whether the people replying are truthful and sincere or not! Rents are not very high and with your salary you can easily pay the rent of a good apartment or villa in a good area. Sharjah rents are lower. You can learn about rents in gulfnews.com property section. If you need any other information, feel free to contact me. I believe you have gotten an excellent opportunity and should definitely go for it. I myself live in Dubai, pay 4000 AED rent for a fabulous 2BR apartment in a great area (although rents have increased now so the a similar apartment may cost newcomers some 6000 per month ) and my other monthly expenses are under 5000 AED. I do well on a budget of 10,000 AED. Your can expect something similar for rent and household expenses + children's school fees and car rental or installments, etc. You'll do great with the 50,000 salary and will do well with the 37,000 salary. Oh and by the way, there are people living here on salaries under 5000 AED so you should consider the offer you're getting a blessing. Definately go for it. If you like, you can ask for a shorter contract term to test the ground. edited by Jemi on 09/04/2014 You speak as someone who lives in an apartment without three sets of school fees to pay. The school fees and rent will be the deciding factor. Education for 1000 dhs a month is not exactly what most westerners feel adequate, to be diplomatic about it. I don't see why she has to accept a 1000 AED/month school for her children with a AED 50,000 per month salary.
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 17:29
@ jemi - would you mind sharing the building/area where you rent your apartment? I am looking for something similarly priced for an employee who will soon be coming over to Dubai. Many thanks. I live in the Al-Nahda 2 area of Dubai. Rents ranged from AED 48,000 - 55,000 when I was renting this apartment. I've heard rents have gone up since Dubai won EXPO 2020, so you'll need to find out what the current rents are. <em>edited by Jemi on 09/04/2014</em>
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 17:19
Only thing i know about is http://www.gemseducation.com/teachertraining/ .You might want to look into it.
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 15:03
I use Dubizzle and have found it to be quite helpful. I didn't like souq.com so much. I get everything else directly by going to the shops and malls. Bottled water is no problem since it is delivered by the bottling company to your doorstep. Usually you can order it through your building security/watchman. If they don't provide the service, then you can get it directly from the bottling company or from a corner grocery store. Don't worry about this too much. You can search for websites when you require something in particular. Another website i use regularly is gulfnews.com (for news, classifieds, etc.)
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 14:56
I use facial hair bleach. Recently tried Fem herbal facial bleach and thought it was pretty good. It's for skin whitening as well but I'm not into that so just used it for upper lip hair and sideburns.
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 14:50
Hi PhiPhi this is a little off topic but I'm in the process of setting up my own brand and business now, also in retailing bespoke products designed and made by me (it's not jewellery) I was just wondering if you go to/did go to any networking events or meet ups where fledgling entrepreneurs like me could meet up with more established ones like you? Also very interested in the responses here, IA I'll be looking for investors for my wee start up in a few years. Sorry again for going a bit off topic. I hope you find the right investment opportunity for you x Networking events is a great idea. I myself am a new entrepreneur just started on my own business providing business services and consultation. I'd love to keep in touch with new and established entrepreneurs. And if anyone needs any of my services, let me know.
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 14:43
Hi Veela - a bit confused. You initially said you were moving to Dubai but thinking of living in Sharjah. Now you are saying you have a job in AD? These are 3 different Emirates/cities and all very different. The commute can be 1- 1.5 hours from Dubai to AD or Dubai to Sharjah (They are in opposite directions - Dubai in middle) Dubai is most westernised and family friendly and has more major facilities. Abu Dhabi is developing fast but is a bit more conservative than Dubai but still some nice neighbourhoods but also expensive. Sharjah is more conservative (dry too) and traditional but less expensive. I wouldnt live there but some people dont mind the commute for the cheaper rent. Personally I wouldnt leave Croatia for Sharjah..... Dubai and AD - depends on your circumstances. Life here is nice but expensive so you need to budget carefully before you decide. School and rent are very costly.... The slary you mentioned wont go far with 3 kids unless school and/or accommodation are provided by company. If you have to pay 3 sets of school fees and accomodation that will probably eat up around 20k of your salary each month before cars/groceries/bills going out etc The best advice I can give you is to come over for a few days and look around before you decide anything. To make things clear: I was offered a job in AD for 37000 and one in Sharjah for 50000/month and considered taking the one in Sharjah and living in Dubai, then I saw the real estate market and thought we could live in Sharjah as well. Since it is close to Dubai on the map I thought that Dubai would be at our disposal on everyday basis. Schools make me nervous since my kids are 13, 10 and the youngest 3. My husband would be staying at home with the little one. Do you think it is doable on 50 000 AED without thinking "can we afford this"? I am not really coming there for the sake of the money, it would be nice to take something home in a couple of years, but I would be satisfied if my kids just learned perfect english and if we had easy life on that way. I think you are getting a great offer. The Sharjah one is even better than the Abu Dhabi offer because cost of living in Sharjah is lower than Abu Dhabi. Rents are higher in Abu Dhabi. However, you'll need to consider the job profiles as well to see which is better. You can find out about school costs by doing a google search. In general, school fees range from below 1000 AED per month to several thousand per month. I don't think school fees will be a problem with your salary. You can contact schools in advance and get information from them directly instead of trying to get information from a forum like this where you don't even know whether the people replying are truthful and sincere or not! Rents are not very high and with your salary you can easily pay the rent of a good apartment or villa in a good area. Sharjah rents are lower. You can learn about rents in gulfnews.com property section. If you need any other information, feel free to contact me. I believe you have gotten an excellent opportunity and should definitely go for it. I myself live in Dubai, pay 4000 AED rent for a fabulous 2BR apartment in a great area (although rents have increased now so the a similar apartment may cost newcomers some 6000 per month ) and my other monthly expenses are under 5000 AED. I do well on a budget of 10,000 AED. Your can expect something similar for rent and household expenses + children's school fees and car rental or installments, etc. You'll do great with the 50,000 salary and will do well with the 37,000 salary. Oh and by the way, there are people living here on salaries under 5000 AED so you should consider the offer you're getting a blessing. Definately go for it. If you like, you can ask for a shorter contract term to test the ground. <em>edited by Jemi on 09/04/2014</em>
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 13:48
I have a Pakistani friend who designs and sells her own designs as well as ready mades in her boutique/tailor shop in Qusais. She is Asma and her contact number is: 0501445864 0556449772 I know she buys a lot of her readymades from an importer in Sharjah. Perhaps she can help you. You may be interested in her designs. She is very talented and has a flare for combining different fabrics and colours. I love her clothes and wear them all the time. I have seen her shop. Her dresses are pretty. Yes, her ready-mades are lovely and easy to wear, but her own designs are fabulous!! She is creative and puts interesting colours, fabrics and textures together. She really is talented. Does she have a facebook page?
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 10:34
Do you know the gender of the baby? Accessorize with pink or blue! I feel like adding something blue with everything i wear these days ever since i found out! Im expecting my 1st and am 5months too! :) But i love all the other suggestions too - coral, pastels, gold, turquoise! edited by ajfa on 09/04/2014 I don't suggest going for all blues or pinks depending on the gender of the baby, especially if you plan to have more children and plan to reuse some items. I believe you should have a range of colors for those items that can be reused for a future baby who might be a different gender. That way you won't be pressed for replacing such items simply because they are the wrong color!
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 10:24
I would be more concerned about being able to survice on that salary - it is really really low. Wow you must spend a helluva a lot of money if you think 15000 salary is low. I think we should let the OP compare her cost of living to the income, consider other benefits that she's getting (like living allowance), consider her current income and years of experience, and then reach a decision on her own whether the salary is low for her or not (depending on her situation). None of us can tell her that the salary is low or right for her because everyone has a different situation. For example, you might require renting a villa but she might be okay with a 1-br apartment. you might have a school-age child and need to send her to a top Western school that charges you AED 10,000 per month while she might have an infant that requires a full-time live-in nanny but doesn't need to go to school just yet. So let's stop with such statements. They make you seem jealous!
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 10:14
There are lots of investors around in UAE. You could try some of the venture capital firms in DIFC. However, while there are lots of people with money you want to find a good fit for your brand. If you go with a big group they will just swallow you up. Too small and they will not be able to fund your expansion or provide you with any back up support/infrastructure. The best way to find is probably through networking. If you have any influential customers ask them to help you. You want to work with someone who understands where you want to go etc... Good luck! That is true. You also need to consider the costs or investment financing compared to debt financing. With investment financing you lose control of the company depending on how much the other party's share is. (I heard that you should not give up more than 20% to continue to have adequate control.) A benefit of investment financing is that you don't have to worry about repayment installments. With debt financing you may maintain total control of your company but you'll have to make regular repayment (and interest) installments whether you have any revenue or not. Maybe you can find a friend or relative or a long-term customer who would be willing to provide debt financing if you expect to be able to repay the money without difficulty. You can also enter into an agreement that provides an option for converting debt into equity financing. Or a buy-back agreement, in case you go for equity financing but want to be able to repurchase your company at a later time.
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 10:04
I think any color would go well with white. Place the accessories next to (or on) the dress and see how they look together. Colors look good together if they are complimentary or even contrasting (like red and green). I prefer light blue and pastel colors. You'll also need to consider your skin tone. Some colors look better on some skin shades than others.
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 09:59
My graduate daughter has been working in Uk for 3 years for an advertising company...and is now wanting to spread her wings. Can anyone recommend any good recruitment agencies or websites for jobs in this region in the Marketing, Media and Advertising area. She has found some but thinks she could be missing some local ones. She completed schooling in ME, UK and USA but graduated from a UK university. She is at level of account executive. TIA My experience with recruitment websites was not positive. They have so many applicants that your application may never get looked at or by the time it does, the job is long gone. I prefer to apply directly to companies through their websites or through ads in classifieds. Your daughter should look in Gulfnews and other classifieds and then apply directly to the companies advertising the job, using email, phone or fax. If a phone number is given, then she should use that first (or along with sending her CV in email). If there is a walk-in interview, then definitely go for it. She should also make sure her CV and cover letter are impressive.
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 09:49
I believe you won't have a problem getting a visa so long as you have court-given custody papers.
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 09:45
I've spent the last 4 years building and developing a strong luxury brand. I design and create luxury fine jewellery that has as story within the design. We've reached the point where we have several collections, a good media presence and have started approaching retailers. However we need cash flow in order to enable these forward steps. I'm now at a point where I am looking for investment and possibly guidance in the next steps. Does anyone know of who I should approach about things like this? Have you prepared a business profile, business plan and financial statements? Potential investors look at these things. They need to know the past profitability of the business and future expectations. They need to see the debt-to-equity ratio and other important ratios, revenue and gross profit, cash flows, etc. If you haven't prepared these, then work on these first. Your accounting records should also be up-to-date and you'll everything verified from a certified auditor. (If you need help with any of these, let me know and I can suggest businesses who provide these services.) Once all this is in place, you can start looking for investors. Try approaching a bank and see if they'll back your business. Or look for venture capitalists. Whoever you go to, you'll need to show them your business plan and financial statements and budgets for the future so that they can reach a decision whether to invest in your business or not.
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 09:37
I have a Pakistani friend who designs and sells her own designs as well as ready mades in her boutique/tailor shop in Qusais. She is Asma and her contact number is: 0501445864 0556449772 I know she buys a lot of her readymades from an importer in Sharjah. Perhaps she can help you. You may be interested in her designs. She is very talented and has a flare for combining different fabrics and colours. I love her clothes and wear them all the time. I have seen her shop. Her dresses are pretty.
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 09:31
thanks, sarahlou123. I also think its not so easy to get residency in Bahrain without a work permit. well, if I find a real good friend living in Bahrain or Oman who can shear everyday life experience with me then I might consider other options cos I've 2 kids to put into the plan. thanks again. I lived in Bahrain and loved it. the place is really nice and expenses are lower than UAE. For example you can get a 2BR furnished house for just AED 3000. Electricity expenses are also quite low. At the time I was there (two years ago) Bahrain didn't have bus transportation, so you'll have to rely solely on taxi or car rental or buy your own car. Bahrain has some instability problems so you'll have to be careful where you venture and at what time. Some areas, like the diplomatic area and Juffair (the place where lots of Western foreigners live) are safe. (I lived in Al-Hoora, Manama, which is near the diplomatic area.) But you'll have to stay clear of other places where certain class of people live who are known for attacking foreigners. If you're thinking of moving to Bahrain, go there on visit and get a feel for it. There are some guides for expats who want to live in Bahrain that you can find online. Just do a google search and you'll find plenty of information. If you want to find a job, you can look through Bahrain newspaper websites or recruitment sites or contact companies directly. <em>edited by Jemi on 09/04/2014</em>
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 09:21
Hello ladies New to dubai and looking to forward corporate training career ahead here.which is thr best place for such on open ings? Also looking for a good and short HR Administration course. Advice and suggedtions pls! Thanks ! You can try searching through Gulfnews.com and the jobs section on this site. Contacting employers directly is the best way in my opinion instead of using recruitment websites because a lot of times when you search through recruitment sites, your application never gets looked at. I have seen results when applying through Gulfnews and expatwoman.com so you should try these venues. If you aren't getting any positive replies to your application, then you should consider revising your cover letter and CV. If you need help with this, let me know and I'll suggest someone who can do it for you for a charge. For a course in HR, look in Gulfnews. Lots of courses are advertised there. Or contact Oxford Cultural Institute. They might give such a course. edited by Jemi on 09/04/2014 <em>edited by Jemi on 09/04/2014</em>
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Latest post on 05 April 2014 - 22:49
Hi to all!i need your help ladies on this. Yesterday i was offered a job in Abu Dhabi as an interior designer in a arabic construction company. Salary 15000Aed per month. I am a single mother and i have a 2year old son. He is recognized from his father. The father will do everything i will ask concerning the noc letter if i need it and any papers. We have a joint custody but the kid is living with me since the father lives in other country of europe.the kid has also my citizenship. I ve read a lot about singke mothers struggling to bring their kids and soonsoring them. Please would you give me some information on my worries? Thank you! Congratulations that you secured such a job! My friend (European) was working as an architect for around 7000 so your salary is great. As for a visa for your child, i'm sure it won't be a problem. Ask the company (or an immigration PRO) what the requirements are. Someone informed me that if a company PRO applies for the visas, it's easier to get it approved and there are fewer chances of hindrances. Find out about what you'll need for the application process and get them in advance. Sometimes you also need to have the documents notarized from foreign ministry get everything done while you're still in your country since sending things back home will take time and cost a lot more than if you get them done while you're still back home. After you get necessary documents notarized from your country's foreign ministry, you'll also need to get them notarized by UAE embassy in your country. Good luck!
Jemi
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Latest post on 22 November 2013 - 10:31
Just say something neutral like 'you're lookin great today,' or 'that's a nice dress, where'd you get it.' She'll be flattered and you won't have to worry about embarrassing her or anything.
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Latest post on 06 November 2013 - 07:48
Yes, you'll need to find out what the value of the business is (through past financial statements and future earning expectations), what your partner's share in the company is and how much it's worth - it could be more or less than the amount s/he invested in the company depending on the business situation. Once you figure that out, you can go from there.
Jemi
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Latest post on 06 November 2013 - 07:41
Try Radeya Business Services - http://www.radeya.biz
Jemi
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Latest post on 06 November 2013 - 07:40
If you post an ad in the job vacancy section, you'll see how many people apply for the job. So many that most likely your application may never get looked at! It might be easier for you to get a job through your social network. It might be better for you to try applying for jobs advertised in Arab classifieds instead of English classifieds.
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Latest post on 16 August 2013 - 15:50
I love the statement ' are slums really bad?' Well that would depend on you age, experience and perspective really. You also need to understand the culture of the nation you write about, the very strong Roman Catholic influence, laziness of the males, corruption, healthcare, extreme poverty and extreme wealth. Just because someone is from the Philippines does not mean they come from a slum or extreme poverty. Thank you. Tell me anything you know about the culture. i appreciate it a lot. I need to know everything i can. In my story, the mother is pretty over-protective of her children so i guess that goes in line with the roman catholic culture?
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Latest post on 16 August 2013 - 15:47
Jemi........why don't you set your novel against a background you actually know? The scenario you are thinking about could happen anywhere and with all due respect, it takes a very experienced writer to replace authenticity with research. The golden rule used to be............write about what you know. You know what they say? being called to something. I've had this story in my head for some 6 months and i know this is something i want to write. actually it's probably my best project - and i've written quite a lot. the story has grown from the basics to something even better, the plot twists really seeming awesome. well to me anyways. i've dreamt of writing novels but never got anything with enough conflict but this story has plenty. thanks for any advice.
 
 
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