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Latest post on 18 April 2012 - 11:12
Oh GinaM Im curious now.... what do you mean children who will never be accepted into other schools in Doha?
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Latest post on 18 April 2012 - 10:45
If you want to keep your family together and Cedars is your only option then I would seriously consider enrolling them there. People I have talked to, who have sent their kids there until they were off the wait list at other schools have said their kids have enjoyed it. If your kids were older like 13-16 year olds then I would suggest to stay in Jamaica until there was a space available as school work pressure is a lot harder than when they're 6 & 10 years old
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Latest post on 31 March 2012 - 00:25
I can recommend the pulmonary specialist at Al Ahli hospital called Dr Mann Jamal. My daughter sees him once a month since arriving in Doha 4 months ago as she has chronic asthma. He has been amazing, for the first time in 2 years she is off her steroids and is the healthiest we have ever seen her in years. He is thorough and easy to understand. Sorry I don't have a phone number for him but you might be able to find it on the hospital website.
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Latest post on 25 March 2012 - 09:41
Thanks..... I'm going to have a look around at the gold souk this week and then Dubai in a couple weeks. Fingers crossed;-)
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Latest post on 20 March 2012 - 23:22
Looking at replacing my wedding ring so wondered if anyone has purchased 1 or 2 carat diamond rings here in Qatar or is it better to go to Dubai instead. Would love to hear where you have or prefer (Dubai or Doha). Thanks
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Latest post on 13 March 2012 - 22:15
Wohoo! Life in Doha just got a tad better. Thanks!
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Latest post on 13 March 2012 - 11:51
Has anyone used either US or UK Amazon site and paid with your Qatari Credit card?
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Latest post on 13 March 2012 - 11:50
Oh Momoyum Thats terrible, I was almost in tears reading thinking what a terrible thing to go through when youre so close to your due date. Fingers crossed for Al Ahli tomorrow, now put your feet up and enjoy a nice cuppa and believe everything is going to be ok.
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Latest post on 11 March 2012 - 12:02
Does anyone know whether the Garden Tour has been. It was in the events link before where you could go around looking at peoples gardens in Doha.
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Latest post on 11 March 2012 - 11:55
If you are talking about Cambridge I would try Parkhouse, otherwise I would look at the link to the side under Schools.
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Latest post on 07 March 2012 - 22:06
My husband had to get his done before arriving in Doha. You have to get a notary public (lawyer) to notorize an original copy of your degree, Once that is done you have to send it to Internal Affairs in Wellington to get it certified. follow this link for more info"......( http://www.dia.govt.nz/Services-Document-Authentication-Index?OpenDocument ). Also there isn't a Qatar embassy in NZ, we had to send all his documents to the nearest one which was in Jakarta, Indonesia!! Since you are already in Doha you can just get whoever hires you (sponsor) to do it. The whole process took about 2 weeks. Good luck!!
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Latest post on 04 March 2012 - 16:14
Lynne, do you know if you have to have a US credit card to buy books for kindle via amazon. I have an amazon account but it's not letting me purchase and kindle books.
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Latest post on 02 March 2012 - 16:25
I have an iTunes account but it still only let's me purchase the classic novels only. Im going to attempt downloading the kindle app as I saw a few books that I was desperate to purchase while I was on holiday but didn't want to lug around the books with me. Thanks for the i advice everyone.
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Latest post on 02 March 2012 - 16:25
I have an iTunes account but it still only let's me purchase the classic novels only. Im going to attempt downloading the kindle app as I saw a few books that I was desperate to purchase while I was on holiday but didn't want to lug around the books with me. Thanks for the i advice everyone.
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 13:44
I know this has been on before but can someone please invite me to Pinterest. Thanks:-)
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Latest post on 15 February 2012 - 14:02
Ok am I to understand that this can be done to anyone or is it just for Qatari's to do to other people?
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Latest post on 05 February 2012 - 08:42
Can anyone tell me if all the hoo-ha has been sorted yet and everyone has received their parcels over the last few days. Would love to do some online shopping but don't want to if it's not.
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Latest post on 04 February 2012 - 20:55
They didn't have my lense but have ordered one from them hopeffully will be in with their new shipment on Monday.
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Latest post on 04 February 2012 - 18:40
I saw some at the Hollandi plant shop by the vege souq the other week.
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Latest post on 04 February 2012 - 17:25
Thanks RachelA.... will go and look tonight!! Need a new lens for the Tour of Qatar which starts tomorrow!
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 22:22
Jeeze Louise , must've been looking with my eyes closed. Will go look tomorrow.... Thanks!
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 18:40
Does anyone know where the cobbler in city centre disappear to. I heard in previous forums that he was in the bottom of city centre but I couldn't find him.
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 18:39
That's ok LaLaLa it's a forum after all. I would be asking the same thing if it was someone else but I usually explain it all when I know a glass of wine is to follow!! 1 more year and then that's it for me!! I have applied online at Parkhouse and hopefully will go and see if I can get an appointment to visit. Fingers crossed:-) if all else fails I guess I will be posting asking for tutors!
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Latest post on 30 January 2012 - 16:18
Hi Lalala Our kids have done 2 years at boarding school already, another 2 years at a private school and to save being left behind again they decided to come with us. Its our 3rd country in 2 years. One of our daughters has actually graduated already but wants to do a few more papers before going back for University. Its never easy either way to move with or without your kids. We chose the hard way but probably the best for our family and just trying to make the most of hard situation. Thanks for your input though.... we have tried Doha College who refuse to accept them in Year 13 until the new School term starts. Plus they only do Edexcel.
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 14:05
Can I ask..... we are planning a few trips out in the next 2 months and our family visa has just come through. They have sent us a copy of it via email and said we could print it out and use on re-entering. My question is can we do this a couple of times on entering (use the printed copy) as Im too scared to hand in our passports just in case we dont see them in time for our trips.
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Latest post on 17 January 2012 - 14:39
Naso8 , where is Stenden and how often were the classes? Also can you remember how much it was to do the Arabic 1 class. Thanks
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 23:43
Hi Sleepless50 Do you know what he charges and also any contact details? Sure need the motivation to get moving!
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Latest post on 21 December 2011 - 17:47
Oh kiwispiers.... This Kiwi girl has never been clever enough to make custard from scratch! My kids were wanting a trifle like their nan makes which includes custard on Christmas Day. Of course my one will never match hers but hey a trifle is a trifle to me! Would love to know your easy recipe if you're will to share:-)
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Latest post on 19 December 2011 - 23:24
Thanks everyone...will go and pick some up tomorrow..... And my kids thought I was silly to ask on a forum!!
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Latest post on 19 December 2011 - 09:41
I was told last week by a friend that they were getting in ham before Christmas ! I think you can ring QDC and ask if anything new has arrived.
 
 
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