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Latest post on 23 August 2011 - 12:58
Hope they simplify the process somehow.....:( Do you need a card if you get a job here? Or is the passport+visa enough?
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Latest post on 23 August 2011 - 12:54
(Actually getting the delivery guy to hand the card over was another story...He wanted my ID card as ID!!.. 10 minutes of utter frustration and explaining my ID card was in the envelope, he eventually took my passport number as ID and reluctantly handed it over!!lol).... And just realised it needs renewing in October...So here we go again!!! Valium anyone??? ROFL!!!!!!!!!
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Latest post on 23 August 2011 - 12:27
Saw it at Spinneys Motor City, you can find it in the bottled juices isle near the coconut "juice".
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Latest post on 23 August 2011 - 12:24
Just glad I found this and brought it up, might help other ladies who didn't know .....I was totally unaware...
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Latest post on 23 August 2011 - 12:13
Gosh, we cross-posted with each other there, MoT :) :P :)
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Latest post on 23 August 2011 - 12:08
MoT, most people don't know about it when they first arrive, unless there happens to be a helpful thread about it on EW. As I mentioned on an earlier thread, my husband told his company that the ID cards were compulsory because I learnt about them from EW - if I hadn't read about it here, we would still be ID card-less and maybe heading for trouble, as we rarely read the local newspapers. Thank you! It would be unlikely for me to even assume there was even such a thing as a mandatory card for expats.....
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Latest post on 23 August 2011 - 12:05
My head was in the snow then ( I just moved here)....
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Latest post on 23 August 2011 - 11:59
...and children, too! http://www.thenational.ae/topic/organisations/uae-federal-government-entities/emirates-identity-authority
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Latest post on 23 August 2011 - 11:58
Click on the link at the end, there's an article saying visas won't be renewed unless you have the card....
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Latest post on 22 August 2011 - 01:31
A-HA! Told ya....Water in a bottle! Works like a charm....
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Latest post on 21 August 2011 - 15:47
Hello lovely gardeners, Every time I come home I see tons of "babies" hanging from the plants outside my villa. Is propagation allowed here?
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Latest post on 21 August 2011 - 15:16
It's funny to read about Bouganvilleas, I am from Brazil and there they completely thrive in the rainforest, the more water the more flowers u get - could they be from a different variety? I am actually reviving four in my garden, they were almost a lost case and now they are full of leaves and one of them started blooming :) Can't wait for the other three to bloom to see what color they are!!!! And I just used water water and more water. Twice a day in the first two weeks and now I water once a day religiously. Also, water the whole plant - like a rainshower would do - not just the soil. They will love that. Hope it helps ( not an expert, just a green thumb :) )
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Latest post on 21 August 2011 - 12:41
does a driver necessarily have to be live-in?
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Latest post on 21 August 2011 - 12:33
http://www.homecompostingmadeeasy.com/grassclippings.html http://compostguide.com/ http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/composting-grass.html
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Latest post on 21 August 2011 - 12:21
Talking to my brother he said " and soon it will be dec 2012 and we will all be dead" LOOOOL!
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Latest post on 21 August 2011 - 12:20
OMG was just saying that to hubby, he also agrees!!!!!
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Latest post on 21 August 2011 - 10:57
Wow! my DEWA bill for 1 bedroom is around 300aed/months, it is as high as a 3 bedroom??!!! we only have the A/C on when at home. Pleeeease don't tell me you are 'complaining' about an entire bill of AED 300/month!!!! We are in a 3 bed villa, switch off the A/C upstairs when we come down in the morning, switch off lights etc and we pay 2500-3000 per month and YES we pay municipality tax and have for the last 6 years, no matter where we move to they find us! we have neighbours in our compound who still don't pay tax & we pay AED 625 month tax alone. So please don't complain about AED 300 for entire bill! :\:
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Latest post on 21 August 2011 - 10:42
Do u have a water heater? Could be that the setting for the water heater is too high and the thermostat switches on automatically to heat the water - whether you are using it or not.
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Latest post on 21 August 2011 - 10:40
Hello ladies....just made this recipe again and it is ALWAYS a hit, especially if you have girls! Get a pack of strawberry or cherry Jell-O Make it according to directions, except use 1 cup boiling water but DO NOT ADD 1/2 cup cold water. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar Put it in large bowl to set and refrigerate about 30 mins When it's JUST starting to set ( not completely solid yet), add 1 can ( about 1 cup) of cream ( you will find it near Condensed Milk at Carrefour - it is canned heavy cream). You can substitute for 1/2 cup of fresh heavy(whipping) cream. Use a whisk and mix it well until frothy and bubbly or until there are no jell-o pieces left ( an immersion mixer will do that job quite easily, or a blender - a whisk makes less mess, tho ;) ) Place into individual cups ( I buy plastic disposable cups for the kids) and back into refrigerator overnight YUM!
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Latest post on 21 August 2011 - 09:34
here's an easy way to share a photo of your dog: go to www.tinypic.com upload the photo there then copy the URL here Hope this helps!
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Latest post on 21 August 2011 - 09:14
Found some greyhound looking dogs at K9 friends on their adoption page! Hoping and praying one of them is yours!!!! Posted your request there, will contact you if they reply! http://www.facebook.com/media/set/fbx/?set=a.135432363890.109468.135431973890 ....and these are the puppies they have, you mentioned your dog as "young" - some of these little guys definitely look like greyhounds! Fingers crossed!!!! http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.136761173890.110108.135431973890 edited by MomOfTwins on 21/08/2011 <em>edited by MomOfTwins on 21/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 20 August 2011 - 22:49
http://mauinow.com/2011/08/20/no-tsunami-threat-to-hawaii-after-7-5-vanuatu-quake/
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Latest post on 20 August 2011 - 22:18
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/20/us-quake-vanuatu-idUSTRE77J1OQ20110820 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1148176/1/.html
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Latest post on 19 August 2011 - 09:46
Hi there, have twins as well, what worked for us was to slowly reduce bottle time switching to cup, to the point there was only one bottle feed at night before bed. If they got up at night they were offered milk in a cup, if they fussed about it too much I gave them water in the bottle - which obviously switched their minds into wanting the cup! tee-hee :) Hope it helps! It shouldnt take long until you transition, for me it was max two weeks. Good Luck MoT
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Latest post on 18 August 2011 - 13:49
So lucky me! LOL
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Latest post on 18 August 2011 - 13:22
I would call KHDA, and then ask for the information in writing - and then reply to the school. What are the channels of communication available for customers? Customers can contact KHDA through the following channels: Telephone: 04-3640000 Email: [email protected] and [email protected] Walk-in: Block 8, Dubai Academic City, Al Ruwwayah http://www.khda.gov.ae/Pages/En/custfaqen.aspx
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Latest post on 18 August 2011 - 13:06
sh*utup , summerdream, I'm 47! Feel better now? LOL
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Latest post on 18 August 2011 - 10:32
The natural way to help with nauseousness is drinking coconut water (not the milk!). Look for green coconuts at Spinneys, they come peeled, use a corkscrew and poke a hole in it and drink it very cold from a straw! It helps!!!! This was given to my by my doc when I was preg of my twins. Good luck and congrats!!!!
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Latest post on 17 August 2011 - 14:59
Thank you summerdream! PS - The one case I know of (not directly) where both parents died, they allowed the child to stay with their family friends (not related). As the child seemed comfortable, they really don't throw kids in orphanages. I have assigned a family member who stays in the UAE too in case their father and I were to die. Have put those papers along with divorce file in Dubai courts and kept a copy at home.
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Latest post on 17 August 2011 - 14:37
Thank you so much for this information! I am glad everyone is pitchin in with your own experiences, which is what we were hoping for. Thank you all. I have been here all of my life and unfortunately seen a few expat families (different nationalities) loose the male head of household. Not a single one has issues with child custody. As someone else has stated here its if both parents die and even then its only temporary till someone from the family flies in. Yes, your husband is right - your worry is paranoia. When it comes to money, wills done properly are very important
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Latest post on 17 August 2011 - 13:33
Thank you....I agree with you and that was the impression I had after my research, it IS very serious, but somehow for the life in me I am not able to convince my DH that there's even an issue there!!!! So I thought that by having some real case descriptions I would somehow have tangible evidence to convince him that he should look into having some professional advice.....sounds so stupid for me to even try this as a last resort, as it is obvious to me! But what may be obvious for me in most cases it is not for him (but that's another story...):(:(:( Why men have to be so stubborn and blame everything on us? Anyway thanks for the advice, I am not going insane after all. Clairehdp wrote: If you are both non Muslim then you are not subject to sharia law. This statement is not true, As I understand it, the estate can be administered under Sharia law whether muslim or not, which is why it is so important for expats to sort out wills here ! I would hate to lose everything we as a family have worked for, to family members... wether /how this extends to children i don't know, but [u'>[b'>seek professional advice/counsel![/b'>[/u'> I would not take the opinions of the ladies on this forum however well informed, on a matter which is so serious. edited by Sage & Onion on 17/08/2011
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Latest post on 17 August 2011 - 13:15
There's one kiosk at the mall where Ikea is. Right in front of their exit.
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Latest post on 17 August 2011 - 12:21
Yes I would love that, but have yo ever heard of any expat who had her children taken from her in that circumstance? [color=#000000'>Hi, sorry no, and I believe ClaireHDP is right this is only occurs when both of you die not, but even so on these roads I would get yourself covered! Karen's email is:- karen at expatwills.net[/color'> edited by pollydxb on 17/08/2011 Thanks pollydxb... If anyone else would like to add a real case , please feel free....I thnk it's not only important for me but for all of us who are thinking about getting this paperwork done and wondering f it's really necessary!!!! Thanks ladies
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Latest post on 17 August 2011 - 12:13
If you are both non Muslim then you are not subject to sharia law. A person I know lost her husband last year and her children stayed with her and I'm pretty sure she had no mention of this in her will. The only time the children will be put into care is if you both died (ie in car accident) this is when you need to have done a temporary guardianship naming who would look after the children until such time as your children's guardians from your home country can get over to Dubai to take over permanent care. This is. Legal document and very few expats realise the implications if they dont have this. My understanding is that it can take weeks to get the children out of care but by having this in place your children are well cared for and looked after until your family can come over and ake over their care. Thank you for clarifying that...
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Latest post on 17 August 2011 - 12:11
I know of one unfortunate couple where the husband was killed in a road accident. They had one daughter; this never even came up as a suggestion from anyone - let alone happened. I worked with her and amongst all the grief and things she had to contend with this was not one of them. They couple were European, non- muslim. Thank you....
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Latest post on 17 August 2011 - 12:08
Hi, you are absolutely correct, unfortunatey being a new expat can sometimes make you start believing things with a pinch of salt, because there are so many Dubai rumours, whicha re rubbish. This however is true, your husband is the ruler "the man" of the family, and you are basicially nothing and your children will be removed, if anything should happen to him and all is in his name, unless it is documented. My friend Karen, who is a mother herself, works with Expat wills on a regular basis and can help you add these bit in, let me know if you would like her email address, she could definitely put your mind at ease. Yes I would love that, but have yo ever heard of any expat who had her children taken from her in that circumstance?
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Latest post on 17 August 2011 - 12:04
are you Muslim? No we are not Muslim.
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Latest post on 17 August 2011 - 11:54
Ladies, I need your kind help for my own sanity. My husband and I had a will done before our move to Dubai but it does not mention custody of our children to be given to me (as obviously it is assumed back home, a non-muslim contry, that custody is given to the surviving parent automatically). I have mentioned this in another post. I tried, and tried, and tried to explain AND SHOW WEBSITES to my DH about the issue with losing custody of the kids under Sharia's law, and custody being giving to the husband's father or older brother, in case something happens to him. (In our case, it would be his older brother, but he lives back home so my fear is that the kids would be taken to an ophanage!!!!!) He thinks all this is absurd and that I am overworrying and I should not believe everything I read on the internet blahblahblah, that no one would come to an expats family's house and take our kids to an orphanage if he dies, awaiting the arrival of his brother to claim custody. At the same time, he has been asking some ( non specialist!) people if anyone knows about this, including other expats, and they all have been telling him this is crazy and not true!!!!! I am very, VERY upset and frustrated with all this as my only intent is to prevent this scenario and protect our children. Like I wouldn't have other major things to worry about if he dies, I can only imagine the hassle, let alone the emotional rollercoaster myself and the children would be in!!!!! Would you be so kind in describing ONLY REAL CASES you might know of people who have had this situation? Obviously please refrain from using real names etc. and as we are interested in knowing exactly what would happen in my situation. Would you also be so kind and let us know if your husband had a will done with custody given to you in case of his death, and had it attested in Dubai ? Is all this hassle - and the cost involved - at all necessary? Please help ladies, I haven't slept all night. Thank you kindly, hope this thread helps other ladies in the same situation as myself. Please bump the thread if you see it "going away". MoT
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Latest post on 08 August 2011 - 15:39
Yeah, it was definitely a locust...a huge one. Haven't seen a roach yet, but as long as they don't fly on me, I'll scream but I'll tackle it.. My biggest fear are the spiders and the scorpions.... :(
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Latest post on 07 August 2011 - 23:23
How about something online???
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Latest post on 07 August 2011 - 23:17
Hmm...how about suggesting that they mail the key to you - at their cost? Seems like a simple and affordable solution....
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Latest post on 07 August 2011 - 23:13
Thanks ladies. Will try them.
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Latest post on 07 August 2011 - 22:02
Are you looking for something to do with kids? if so, go to Beach Centre ( were Zak's is) in Jumeira. There's a store on the right side, ground level, as you're walking in. <em>edited by MomOfTwins on 07/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 07 August 2011 - 12:49
After the bus company processes payment, shouldn't they contact us with pickup times? Should chldren wear ID tags? When do they give those to us??? Payment was done over a month ago and still nothing. Just curious if I should wait a bit more or contact them.... Thanks ladies
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Latest post on 07 August 2011 - 12:45
SuzyDuzy where do u live??? I am in Arabian Ranches Palmera 4 and have decided to bike and swim to lose my baby pounds. I am starting slow since I have absolutely no stamina!!! 5 mins of biking gets me breathless .... but I'm pushing through and I can push you too, if you promise to push me. So, if you would like to join me, and if you have a bike, drop me an email at scotiacad at gmail dot com. I don't drive yet so it has to be done here..... We can do this together. Email me.
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Latest post on 06 August 2011 - 22:09
Oh dear, hoping this new antibiotic helps!!!! Stick to the times and dosage!!! Hope your baby and yourself feel better in no time!!!!
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Latest post on 06 August 2011 - 21:41
TIMMY'S IS COMINGGGGG! LARGE DOUBLE DOUBLES! YUM! (Sorry, got carried away ....) http://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/food/canadian-favourite-tim-hortons-to-open-shop-in-uae :)
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Latest post on 06 August 2011 - 21:36
Thank you soooo much for the lovely comments, you ladies rock.... My mom is 82 and is sooooo deserving of some quality time with her grandchildren ( and me!), which she didn't have much chance to be close to since we live in Canada...I hope it can be done, she truly deserves this (and oh so much more..) :') Thank you for the tips. MoT
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Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 23:55
she's Brazilian....
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Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 21:50
i dont know which one. i wanna find one near to marina, a good one. need one for me as well hahahaah :\::\:??
 
 
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