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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 12:51
I would assume Sidra like most large organizations, has an established pay grade system based on experience and qualifications. If they thought I was worth x + 20% without knowing my current salary and that figure falls into my pay grade why would I accept less? I understand that Sidra has the right to withdraw the job offer if I refuse the salary, but I have the right to refuse to accept that salary and walk away if I believe I'm worth the higher figure.
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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 08:50
You won't find real vanilla or almond extract here at all. It is packed in alcohol and therefore not available for sale. If you google, you can find lots of recipes to make your own vanilla using vanilla beans and vodka. I have found glucose at Family Food in the past. As for the rest, you may have to order them online or look for them in Dubai if you visit there.
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Latest post on 23 March 2015 - 20:40
You cannot sponsor your child. Your husband cannot sponsor a stepchild without the biological father renouncing all parental rights (in writing and attested). Your DH needs to make in depth inquiries via his employer's PRO on the documentation and procedures involved.
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Latest post on 23 March 2015 - 05:35
Why would one provide a copy of their last pay slip? That's information confidential to my current employer and would breach the confidentiality clause concerning discussion of salary in my current contract. Surely such a breach of employer-employee confidentiality would raise alarm bells with the potential employer as well as potential problems with the current employer.
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Latest post on 20 March 2015 - 18:29
There are several recruiters with websites for Qatar/GCC - they're easy to find through Google. You have no teaching qualification - and anyone who would hire you without one won't provide sponsorship, benefits or a living wage. Qatar is expensive and steadily climbing. Admin jobs are usually held by Asian expats who are either here on a spouse/father's sponsorship (so no visa required) and they will accept a less than desirable wage. As for research - there are 6 American Universities here in Education City (again, Google will help identify them) - I would imagine such jobs would be thin on the ground and filled by people with substantial post grad experience. No tutoring company would offer sponsorship or a living wage. You don't say why you would love to live and work in Doha? As for coming and looking for work in person, even in Dubai most people search anywhere from 3 - 12 months before they find something acceptable. And even if you took something as a stop gap you won't be able to switch employers without a No Objection Certificate and most employers don't provide them. Without one, you get a two year ban.
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 19:06
You will need the biological father's written permission to bring her. It will need to be attested/authenticated. Or, if your husband adopts her, then he can sponsor her. You need to discuss the requirements with your potential employer's PRO.
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Latest post on 16 March 2015 - 20:02
Not yet but hopefully soon (next 12 months). I have walked the beaches in my home country year round with my dog. You just need good rubber boots and thick wool socks. I can't wait.
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Latest post on 16 March 2015 - 15:46
Use recycled paper. A friend who can't be bothered to write a personal invitation to me is a friend's wedding I probably cannot be bothered to attend. It's not about the environment (although that is important) it IS about showing that one cares enough to take a little extra time and effort to share their very personal event with loved ones. E-vites don't meet that standard. Besides the OP is asking for a friend, she can decide which messages/info she chooses to share with that friend.
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Latest post on 16 March 2015 - 15:14
Home, a stone's throw from the Atlantic Ocean, nestled in a forest with 2 ponds and I'm the last one on the road (no through traffic). The winter has been awful there this year so I figure I'm good for another 20 years. :biggrin: Glorious blue skies, wildlife (falcons, deer, even skunks) in my yard, no noisy neighbours or traffic, a big garden and a huge space to "tinker" around in as my whims and whimsy take me. Neighbours who are helpful and caring - who I can help and care about. Being able to keep as many dogs and cats as I can handle and look after properly. Downsides, winter, potholes in the highways and byways, a 20 minute drive to the grocery and liquor stores (but perhaps I could set up a still?) ;) <em>edited by marycatherine on 16/03/2015</em>
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Latest post on 16 March 2015 - 15:08
A tourist visa and a resident visa (temporary or not) are two very different things. Both will depend on your nationality, the second on your family status, job status, financial status, etc., etc.. Which are you inquiring about? The Canadian Embassy or Consulate is the best place to direct your questions.
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Latest post on 16 March 2015 - 15:02
I'm with the dinosaur crowd Refer to www.etiquettehell.com As for the environmental excuse, a few questions: Will the guests be travelling to attend the event? Will the guests be foraging for the wedding dinner/supper/breakfast? Will the guests bring gifts other than twigs and non threatened species leaves? Will the guests be clothed? The environmental challenge is a cop out unless everyone is walking/cycling to the venue, will not be bringing gifts, will not expect any food/drink other than what is available in the immediate area and only wears organic clothing fabricated by hand.
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Latest post on 12 March 2015 - 08:00
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Latest post on 10 March 2015 - 20:26
Ask thefedex rep here? You just need to gGoogle them.
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Latest post on 09 March 2015 - 06:46
Here's the latest in the Doha press Meanwhile, work continues on the much-delayed Sidra Medical and Research Center, which is expected to deliver 10,000 babies each year while providing reproductive and perinatal care, among other services. Sidra was initially scheduled to open in 2011, but officials have revised that deadline multiple times. A mid-2015 opening was discussed last year, but Qatar Foundation later fired its contractors in a move believed to have resulted in further delays. A Sidra spokesperson told Doha News this week that she could not comment on when the facility would open. http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdohanews.co%2Fexpectant-mothers-in-qatar-encouraged-to-seek-healthcare-outside-of-doha%2F&h=GAQEhcQk7&enc=AZO1oeZrMgif6Fc6GNv9CSL3V8vjtKX27F3k14w_5uqtC-Ym-1khyOk6XchEwQ5Zww1CGODmuULyP3C5NzcZ9-HNZ-t6j5vPbVQHG6smORtiqDP9jPt5_b-Q5FBB5GupmUa9lQrjHu8wiNw8crvuEhY8Zou--_a2xbFWCiRrwJc5cg&s=1
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Latest post on 25 February 2015 - 23:21
Lots of only children grow up in stand alone housing world wide. Yes it can be easier to meet and play with neighbours' children in a communal setting but only your family can decide what is best for you and yours. Good luck <em>edited by marycatherine on 25/02/2015</em>
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Latest post on 25 February 2015 - 22:40
Either get married now or get out and get yourself sorted. If he's not motivated to marry you've got bigger problems, get out now before any health complications rear up. This is not a region where you want to take chances.
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Latest post on 25 February 2015 - 22:34
As I understand this situation, rules were asked for, rules have been set up, some don't like the rules. My advice (and it's worth you need to buy a can of soda) move to a stand alone villa.
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Latest post on 19 February 2015 - 08:42
You need to consult your future employer's PRO for info on EXACTLY what documents you need BEFORE you come. The Qatari authorities have strict rules for sponsoring children/families - does your job even qualify to do so? Some positions (if held by females) are not. You will most likely (if your position allows you to sponsor your child) have to go thru the UK courts. Anyone I know who has been in a similar position had to get legal documentation showing the child's father is no longer in the picture and is not contactable. You won't get residency for her (you won't even get past the application stage) and certainly not be able to get her into school without proper documents (some will allow children in IF their RP is in process). Get in touch with your employer's PRO now.
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Latest post on 18 February 2015 - 14:08
I doubt if you would need someone 5 or 6 days a week. Most single people have someone come in once or twice a week to do the heavy cleaning (floors, bathrooms, kitchens, etc.). Mine will do any laundry hanging around, change the beds and do some ironing if she has time. :) I will miss her when I move home :(
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Latest post on 13 February 2015 - 14:31
Bring your dogs and your common sense. Dogs are not considered dirty in Islam, rather, "unclean" which is different. Dogs (and any other animal except the P word - which is another discussion) are accepted in Islam if they serve a purpose (hunting, guarding, etc.). That said it is the responsibility of the dog owner to accept there are a lot of people, not only muslims, who do not like dogs and avoid them for various reasons. However, there are the thick headed who subscribe to the "love me love my dog". Sorry, but that is equivalent to force feeding my dinner guests who despise brussel sprouts to eat them and shut up about it. And, of course, there are those who will not or cannot control their dogs but insist on letting them run free in areas where the animal might encounter someone who does not love that dog. THIS HAPPENS ALL OVER THE WORLD NO MATTER WHAT RELIGION ONE MAY OR MAY NOT BELIEVE IN. It is the responsibility of the dog owner to ensure that their dog is not making someone else feel uncomfortable. I cross the street, make my dog sit and wait at a safe distance if I can see that someone is afraid/nervous. It's called courtesy and respect. Sorry for the sermon, but I know so many people who feel their little fido can do no wrong (including pooping and not picking up, controlling their animal, or trying to avoid disturbing their neighbours) that the annoyance at their crass stupidity just boils over sometimes. Responsible dog owners rarely if ever have problems.
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Latest post on 11 February 2015 - 11:00
As a new employee you will be working at least a 3 month probationary period. If the company finds a valid reason to terminate the employment (attendance, punctuality, accuracy, competency) they are entitled to do so. So while pregnancy is not a legal reason to withdraw a job offer or terminate the employment, it can be done in other ways. This happens around the world, not just in Qatar, with unscrupulous employers. Recruiting, hiring and training new employees is expensive so it is often an issue of economics for the company. I'm not saying this will happen to you, I hope not.
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Latest post on 06 February 2015 - 15:45
I believe there are classes. You might want to google events Doha. They have listings for different activities etc. Also, when you arrive there is a book called Marhaba which has lots of info for new arrivals including activities. It is available in most hypermarkets.
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Latest post on 06 February 2015 - 08:24
I have replied more extensively on the thread about electronics. Check the wattage on your sewing machine and then go from there.
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Latest post on 06 February 2015 - 08:16
@ OP You should be able to buy a sim card with just your passport I think. Check on the way out of the airport when you arrive, there used to be a booth there in the arrival area where the hotel booths are. It would be pay as you go, but once you get your RP you should be able to switch to one of Ooredoo's plans if that's what you want to do. I really don't use my phone all that much so I just pay as I go. Don't worry about buying a converter plug - there are plenty here in the hypermarkets including those that allow you to plug in your phones via usb. @Seahorse - be sure to check the wattage on your step down transformers when you buy them for use with your appliances/pianos. You will need one (or more) that can handle the highest wattage comfortably or you'll blow the transformer and possibly the appliance. I have seen (but not often) 1500 watt transformers and have a 1000 watt one myself. I use it for appliances that need 500 - 750w. I bought mine at Carrefour but it is very hit and miss here whether they have them at any given time. Qatar can turn you into a bit of a hoarder if you spot something you really like - because it may not be on the shelves anywhere a week later and may never reappear. edited by marycatherine on 06/02/2015:confused: <em>edited by marycatherine on 06/02/2015</em>
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Latest post on 05 February 2015 - 21:42
You will be able to bring North American DVDS - just ask at where you are buying your DVD player here if it will play them. You should be able to pick one up for less than 75USD. Electronic items often do not need a converter/step up/down transformer. Check the tags on the cable, the "plug" item itself etc. Often on computers and phones they will have something that says 110~220 volts on them. Those can be plugged into an outlet just with the adaptor, you won't need a converter/transformer. You may have to google this if the labels are missing or not noted on your cables. If you can unlock your current phone you can buy a sim card here for about QAR50 (with your passport or residency permit). I use pay as you go but you should be able to set up a "regular" account with either Ooredoo or Vodaphone with monthly billing. I don't get or make many calls so pay as you go suits me. I have no idea about Macs except they are popular here. Hopefully someone can give you more detailed advice. I can't see it being a problem. I've used North American Laptops here and laptops I've bought here at home in North America. No issues except for getting the right plug adaptor.
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Latest post on 05 February 2015 - 12:02
I like the fabric outlet at Lamcy Plaza - they have a good variety of silks and linens as well as some wools. Regal is a shop that has several outlets in Dubai and Sharjah - their locations are on their website. Bareeze is another favourite and has several outlets. Again, they have a website with location information. They have lovely cottons, linens, chiffons etc. some embroidered (really beautiful) and some plain. I will say the last time I visited the Sharjah outlet I was disappointed with the selection. I'm hoping that the Dubai shop is still well stocked for my next trip. HTH
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Latest post on 05 February 2015 - 11:52
Someone asked why this type of information wouldn't be included in the Qatar press. The Qatar press is very selective about what it prints about large projects such as Sidra. "Qatar’s media law was enacted in 1979 and hasn’t been formally updated since. However, the current Emir of Qatar made several decrees in the mid-1990s, such as abolishing the Ministry of Information and outlawing prior restraint. The standing law contains a myriad of prohibitions for the press including bans on harming the nation’s economy, criticizing the emir, and defaming people or businesses. Articles 24 and 25 give authority to the government’s Cabinet and Minister of Information to shut down a newspaper or cancel its license." - Source Doha Centre for Media Freedom "Rather than try to figure out what those subjectively mean or risk violating them, journalists here often censor themselves and print nothing — not the name of a market caught selling tainted meat, not the name of a hotel where a child drowned, not the name of a person convicted of a crime." - Source the NYT 2013
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Latest post on 01 February 2015 - 20:26
Not getting a response to your applications is neither unusual or discriminatory in the GCC. Many if not most companies do not acknowledge applications if they are not interested in the CV. As for being female, as another poster said it is a male dominated field mostly from the subcontinent. If your salary expectations are too high or (because of your nationality) are perceived as being probably high, your applications won't go far. I have no idea what your nationality is and perhaps that isn't a factor at all. No smart company is going to discriminate against someone with "good and solid" experience no matter what their gender. That being said, discrimination happens here all the time - usually starting with asking for a picture with your CV. If you do a search here on the forum you'll find women in all sorts of professions find it hard if not harder to find work after landing in Dubai for some reason or another.
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Latest post on 01 February 2015 - 20:21
I think you're being very generous to the OP chezmoi. You may want to edit your post to delete the quotation you made as the link still appears and may be clicked on by the unwary or unwitting. To me, it was obviously someone posting with malice aforethought. The whole tone of the post was false, let alone the link.
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Latest post on 30 January 2015 - 11:52
An addendum to the safety issue. Doha, like anywhere else, does have crime and safety issues. However, as the punishments are severe, and CID is well wired into the community - most crime is not violent, usually involving minor theft, etc. As a female in Qatar I have felt less safe here than in the UAE or Oman. I have been accosted by men from the subcontinent on a few occasions, one mas * * bating in his vehicle. I never experienced this in UAE or Oman. I do not walk around my neighbourhood (which is one of the more densely populated areas in Doha, many apartment blocks) after dark unless I am with someone else or I am expected at destination. But that's common sense everywhere. Most violent crime against females is directed at the Asian population who will not report such crimes (mostly) to the police. Some fear the police will not believe them that it was an illegal adulterous relationship gone sour, or it is cultural, not to lose face. BTW adultery here in the GCC is an intimate relationship of any kind regardless of your marital status or nationality. Both parties can be charged, jailed and deported - this rarely happens to Western expats and is not reported in the local press. One major employer here terminates and deports employees who fraternize without benefit of marriage. I know one couple who had to leave in December. Children as a general rule are treasured, but there are bad apples here too. Just take the same precautions you would at home and be aware that many people (men) are here without their families and rarely have the opportunity to go home to visit them so while your child may attract what would seem to us in North America as "too much interest", it is more likely they are remembering their small ones at home. edited by marycatherine on 30/01/2015 <em>edited by marycatherine on 30/01/2015</em>
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Latest post on 28 January 2015 - 15:25
Prescription antibiotics are not available over the counter anymore although I believe there are some pharmacists who may bend the rules for old time customers. I doubt if your US doctor's scrips would be acceptable here for any controlled medications. However, I would still bring them to show a doctor here if you need them. You should also bring the scrip if you are travelling with the medication. There are a lot of OTC and prescribed medications used in the West that may not be permissible here. The Qatar Supreme Council of Health appears to have deleted their list but here is a link to the one for UAE that would be very similar to the rules and regulations in Qatar. http://www.uaeinteract.com/travel/drug.asp Also remember that poppy seeds (used for baking) are also banned as is vanilla extract in an alcohol solution. All hand and checked luggage is checked when entering the country. I've had to had second screenings several times because I had maple syrup or some freeze dried chives in my luggage. I use my Qatari phone no problem in North America - I can't really see it being a problem the other way around - lots of people order phones from the US and have them delivered here.
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Latest post on 26 January 2015 - 07:59
Have you tried doing a google search for recruiters/job sites in UAE - you should get at least a dozen reliable sites with literally hundreds of listings. HTH
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Latest post on 26 January 2015 - 07:56
Diabetes 1 and 2 are rampant here in Qatar. Hamad Hospital has modern facilities to help diabetic patients. Here is a link to a website with more info. http://www.dohafamily.com/Autumn-2014/The-diabetes-challenge/ You can also google Hamad Hospital Diabetes and get some more info. Glucose testing meters and strips are widely available in every pharmacy as well as at clinics and hospitals. I cant' speak to the topic directly but it seems the care is high quality, especially as so many Qataris are diabetic or prediabetic.
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Latest post on 26 January 2015 - 07:49
Do they have a section for Qatar? All I can see is UAE listings or am I missing something?
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Latest post on 25 January 2015 - 08:28
There is no problem being Jewish in the GCC. Would I go around telling every Tom, D!ck and Harry? No. To me religion is personal and no one else's business. I have worked with several Jewish people - the only hiccup they have faced to my knowledge is that sometimes they have had to complete documents which asked about religion. Some have fibbed and written Christian others have put Buddhist etc. Christians, Jews, and Muslims are all considered "people of the book" in Islam. You will not find any synagogues here. Also, if you have visited Israel and have a visa stamp in your passport, get a new one. It probably wouldn't be a problem but it might raise eyebrows or cause delays at immigration. edited by marycatherine on 25/01/2015 <em>edited by marycatherine on 26/01/2015</em>
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Latest post on 23 January 2015 - 19:03
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Latest post on 19 January 2015 - 11:05
The tap water is technically drinkable, however it is desalinated water and can have a "taste" to it. You also need to be aware that all water is stored on the roof of your home/apartment and if these tanks are not kept clean or the lid is open to the sky who knows what is in it (one family found a drowned cat in theirs several years ago). I use the tap water for cleaning my teeth, bathing and washing the dishes only. You should be able to arrange for regular water delivery (5 gallon/25 litre bottles) pretty quickly. I pay 8QAR for mine (a little more than $2 USD) As previously stated, driving in Qatar is bad and has grown worse in the past 2 years with the increase in population and road construction.
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Latest post on 15 January 2015 - 14:21
To be honest, I don't even notice the thumbs up or down. I don't need validation for what I post or say or take notice of those who either don't like the post or don't like me.
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Latest post on 15 January 2015 - 14:18
Thanks Sands123 - I do most of my fabric shopping when I visit Dubai. I don't care for the souq area much so wasn't aware of the souqs behind Fanar.
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Latest post on 15 January 2015 - 09:48
[strike'>There is no fabric souq per se. There are some areas where there are a number of shops - one is located in Al Sadd behind Royal Plaza.[/strike'> I like the selection, though small, in Regal. For great cotton shirting fabrics, go to one of the men's tailor/fabric shops - they always have a good selection as well as light woolen fabrics and some nice linens but the selection is limited in colors. Bombay Silk near the Mannai R/A and another location on Salwa Road has lots of silks, linens, etc. of various types/weights. Personally, I don't care for their shops, at least the one at Mannai. I find the sales people to be disinterested and seemingly unhappy. Nearly every tailor shop will do small repairs or major alterations. edited by marycatherine on 15/01/2015 <em>edited by marycatherine on 15/01/2015</em>
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Latest post on 14 January 2015 - 13:18
If you google Turkey Embassy Doha Map you get this https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Turkish+Embassy+Doha/@25.34295,51.516454,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x4beaa5ecb2ed80c0 HTH
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Latest post on 13 January 2015 - 15:24
So far as I know neither country will allow you to have both RPs in your passport. You can only have one. Who would be your sponsor for renewing the UAE visa?
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Latest post on 13 January 2015 - 10:02
Did you look for a book called "Offroad Oman" at the bookstore, I believe it has maps in it.
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Latest post on 12 January 2015 - 09:22
I believe it's UK as most of their teachers are from the UK or have worked in the UK in the past. However, I'm not certain. Also be aware the though it may be closer geographically the traffic in and around that neighborhood in the morning and afternoon rush hours is really bad. Again, due to ongoing construction and the fact it is an older, densely populated neighborhood. <em>edited by marycatherine on 12/01/2015</em>
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Latest post on 12 January 2015 - 09:21
Report them to the Rental Committee office in Muntazah. So long as you have proper records for your rental agreement etc., they should be able to assist.
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Latest post on 10 January 2015 - 19:29
And perhaps the agent is busy speaking with people who were available? Sorry, it's not the agent's fault you weren't available, they make their money from the potential employer and waiting for you to get back to them (or not, which I imagine happens often) means commissions out of their pocket. I agree they should at least get back to you saying they've moved onto other candidates, but that's the nature of business in the GCC unfortunately.
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Latest post on 08 January 2015 - 11:44
Then it would probably be more feasible for his and the children's commute if you found accommodation on the other side of Doha - Old Airport, Al Thumama, Nuaija areas. Your husband's commute might take longer than from West Bay but your children's commute would be substantially less.
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Latest post on 08 January 2015 - 10:32
I have one that my dog taught to drink out of the toilet bowl and despite having fresh water available - that's where she goes (ewwwww) when she's thirsty. another will always try to drink from my water glass (so I've switched to drinking from the bottle) and will also upend any flowers from a vase to get at that water if it's available. I had a fountain for mine but all three lost interest after about 24 hours and went back to the water bowl (or toilet as the case may be).
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Latest post on 08 January 2015 - 10:29
I've replied on your other thread
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Latest post on 08 January 2015 - 10:28
I doubt very much you would be able to make that trip in 40 minutes. Google does not reflect the dire traffic and road/metro construction that is happening in Doha (and will continue to happen for the foreseeable next few years). I can't speak to bus service.
 
 
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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

The Labriz eforea spa location

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

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6 Annoying Things Expats Hate Hearing