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Latest post on 04 November 2012 - 16:24
I'm not sure if it's called a trip ticket but DH went to the RTA today to get the document needed to drive to Saudi. DH seems to think that since we have all the documents for driving, it does not matter that it says AIR on the visa. It matters to me, however, as I don't want to drive all the way to the border only to be turned back. I will call the embassy tomorrow. Thanks SG.
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Latest post on 04 November 2012 - 15:56
So we checked our visas and it says that the mode of travel is AIR. We have our documents ready for travelling by land, will we still be allowed to cross the border even if our visa says AIR? Anyone know? TIA
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Latest post on 01 November 2012 - 17:56
Thanks SG. Will do.
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Latest post on 29 October 2012 - 22:02
Got my husband's at the Dubai Outlet Mall.
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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 07:10
We went booster seat shopping last night and I had assumed that all boosters had either the isofix or the latch system. Didn't realize that most don't. I was just wondering about the safety of the ones that don't have the isofix/latch system. Would like to read some of your opinions. Thanks.
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Latest post on 26 September 2012 - 09:27
You can contact the Philippine Overseas Labour Office: http://www.polodubai.com I read this on their website as one of the things they do: a. Ensure the promotion and protection of the welfare and interests of OFWs and assist them in all problems arising out of employer-employee relationships; They should be able to advise.
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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 15:26
I went onto the MOL website and read/skimmed through the labour law. Quote: ARTICLE (3)* The provisions of this Law are not applicable to the following categories: a) Officials, employees and workers of the Federal Government, Governmental Departments of the Member Emirates of the State, Officials, employees and workers of municipalities as well as other officials, employees and workers, working in Federal and local public Departments and organizations, as well as the officials, employees and workers appointed for Governmental Federal and Local Projects. b) Members of the Armed Forces of Police and Security. [u'>[i'>c) Domestic servants working in Private residences and the like.[/i'>[/u'> d) Workers employed in Agriculture or pastures, other than those persons employed in the agricultural corporations engaged in processing their products or those permanently engaged in operating or repairing mechanical machines required for Agriculture. I would be interested in knowing what law, if any, these employees are under. The labour law states provisions/rights of employees under the labour law. Where can I find the same for occupations NOT under the labour law? Is it also in MOL website? TIA
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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 14:12
Not sure if it is illegal to work for someone else part time if you have the approval of your sponsor, it is supposed to be in writing I think (perhaps EW ladies can clarify that. A 'DRAFT' law has been proposed to ensure that maids 'do not' work for anyone but their sponsor but it hasn't been signed off by the Ministry yet. So I think they all know and are making the most of this before it officially comes in. Your comments would be appreciated.... This was just in the news recently and I quote: "Under the UAE Labour Laws, holders of employment visa from other sponsors are not allowed to work part-time for any event unless permitted by the sponsor. Visit visa holders are also not allowed to work." If this does not pertain to maids, which jobs then? Maids are not under the labor law, so I guess it's any other job. They are not under the labour law? Wow! I need to read up on the labour law here to understand. I just assumed that anyone working (legally) in Dubai whether maid or CEO are all under the labour law.
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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 13:50
Not sure if it is illegal to work for someone else part time if you have the approval of your sponsor, it is supposed to be in writing I think (perhaps EW ladies can clarify that. A 'DRAFT' law has been proposed to ensure that maids 'do not' work for anyone but their sponsor but it hasn't been signed off by the Ministry yet. So I think they all know and are making the most of this before it officially comes in. Your comments would be appreciated.... This was just in the news recently and I quote: "Under the UAE Labour Laws, holders of employment visa from other sponsors are not allowed to work part-time for any event unless permitted by the sponsor. Visit visa holders are also not allowed to work." If this does not pertain to maids, which jobs then?
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Latest post on 15 September 2012 - 07:57
We bought one in March from ACE at Festival City. I like the steam option. It's does not leave the floor wet. HOWEVER, I am now looking for a simple stick vacuum cleaner for the crumb spills, etc. See, the karcher is heavy and just to vacuum, I have to fill up the canister with water and then clean it up afterwards. So I don't find it convenient for a crumb spill or cleaning up after my kids are done their school work and I want to vacuum their eraser dust. I also find that it's not as powerful as I expected. I had a stick vacuum cleaner back home and you could literally just leave it standing in one corner and it would suck anything within a 3 foot radius. My Karcher needs you to put the stick exactly over the dirt. Not a biggie for me but just surprised at the lack of suction power (in comparison with my vacuum at home).
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Latest post on 01 September 2012 - 09:09
This is really scary. I keep my car keys near me when I sleep so that if I need to hit the panic button it's easy to access. That extra noise might scare someone off. Take care. This is a great idea. Not only will the alarm startle them but it draws attention that the thieves do not want. I have a couple of friends back home who work in the police force and their advice was to: 1. check the outside of your house. Are there tools lying around? Are there ladders? Even patio furniture? These help thieves. They help them pry open windows (tools) and they help thieves get up to the higher floors (ladders/furniture). 2. Lights, beware of dog signs (even if you do not have one) help. 3. The panic button to set off your car alarm is great. 4. If they do get inside, make as much noise as possible: throw something at your window to break it. 5. DO NOT LET FEAR overcome you. That is their main weapon. Fear paralyses and that is what they want. If you hear someone trying to open the door, switch on lights, press panic button, call security. Don't wait and see what happens.
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Latest post on 26 August 2012 - 22:26
Lulu's (Al Barsha). Saw it yesterday.
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Latest post on 23 August 2012 - 18:52
Details please! And the Little Gym one is 195 for 3 hours :\: If I remember right, it was 750 for the week but they are having a special now. If you register for 5 days, you get 200 off. I got this off their facebook page (dated Aug 12). [i'>We are celebrating reaching our 1200th fan on Facebook with a special discount on summer camp and Fall classes - sign up for one week of camp (5 days) and get 200 aed off the regular camp price, sign up for 2 weeks (10 days) and get 400 aed off the regular camp price and also receive 10% off enrollment for Fall classes[/i'>
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Latest post on 23 August 2012 - 17:00
The Little Gym is running camps till Sept 6. They are at Ibn Battuta Mall.
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Latest post on 21 August 2012 - 18:58
My girls and I had HFM disease a couple of years ago. It is very contagious. We were all advised to confine ourselves at home. No visitors and really, no going out at all. It IS painful and there is much discomfort especially if there are sores in the mouth. What helped me was painkillers and tea tree oil for the mouth sores. For my girls, they were only 12 months and 2.5 years so painkillers and orajel for their mouth sores.
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Latest post on 19 August 2012 - 17:09
I attended an Indian wedding last year and having attended a few prior, I knew that wearing a saree or a lengha would be the best in order to "fit in". But I did not want to wear a saree as I am not comfortable in them. So what I did was to get saree material and had an outfit sewn: long skirt, a sleeveless blouse (the tailor used the most embroidered part of the saree material to make this) and a bolero. It looked great. I was comfortable and I "fit in" with the lovely colours and embroidery every one had on.
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Latest post on 19 August 2012 - 10:39
It was open last night and it was packed.
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Latest post on 19 August 2012 - 07:51
Just saw this on Gulf News. It has the prayer timings and the mosques. http://gulfnews.com/eid-prayers-at-uae-mosques-1.1063425
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Latest post on 11 August 2012 - 19:46
I went to MoE today and asked. Yes, the movie is 3D. No plain digital is being shown.
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 22:27
I remember reading in the National newspaper recently several similar cases where people had committed credit card fraud to pay traffic fines with AD police. The article was quite detailed with quotes from AD police and bank etc. However the National paper's search engine is useless and despite several searches with relevant terms I cannot find the article. Perhaps if you contacted the National they could let you have a copy as I think it quoted sources from AD police on this subject - could be a starting point for you as they are obviously familiar with this happening. This is the article I found on Gulf News: http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/general/crook-hacks-dubai-man-s-credit-card-to-pay-abu-dhabi-police-1.1050943
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Latest post on 06 August 2012 - 10:11
Needing to get a few filipino style dresses. Any recommendations? TIA
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Latest post on 10 July 2012 - 21:35
Hi Beebers, Thank you so much for your response. I'm 37 and this extra weight started piling on 6 years ago. I never really heeded my obstetrician's advice when he said, "You're not eating for two. Eat only for one." And yes, I was a yoyo dieter. With my eating, recently, I've really only cut down a lot on my crabs and sweets, etc. I do eat meat and really need to up my fish intake. We have been on a gluten free diet for about 4 months now because of my daughter who was diagnosed with celiac. You've also hit the nail when you mentioned sleep and stress. I lack the former and am burdened by the latter. I have told myself to just persevere and push on. I have, after all, given myself a year. Thank you again for your encouragement and advice. Will update you.
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Latest post on 09 July 2012 - 19:29
I have about 15 kgs to lose and I've given myself a year to reach that goal. I started about 6 weeks ago. A huge change in my diet: smaller portions, more water, NO fast-food, I cook at home from scratch...AND I also started doing the 30-day shred. Been doing it for about a month now. The result? A 2 pound loss and 2 cm (NOT inches) loss. Now if this was 3 years ago, I would have lost 3 pounds the first week. But I'm not sure what's going on this time. My gall bladder was taken out a couple of years ago. Does that affect my weight loss ( or NON-weight loss)? Also, I'm thinking I may have hypothyroidism. Who do I go to to get that checked? Are there natural alternatives to help with that? I don't really want to take any pills for it. Thanks for reading.
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Latest post on 24 June 2012 - 11:41
Can you lodge a complaint with the Dubai Economic Department’s Consumer Protection division?
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Latest post on 23 June 2012 - 16:14
Irooni: Thanks. I'll get in touch with Compac next week. Sue: REALLY????? Wow! I never knew! And thing is, our basement is rented at the moment!!! And the top will be rented out in the fall. Definitely something to look into and to ask the acceptant about. Thank you for that tip.
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Latest post on 21 June 2012 - 10:10
Oh! Didn't realize I could that. Have a feeling it may cost more but thanks for that suggestion. I'll call around.
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Latest post on 21 June 2012 - 09:58
Yes. I've always taken my kids' medicine with me on the plane BUT make sure, if in liquid form, that they are in 100 ml bottles. I had brought a 125 ml bottle with me (even though there was only 50 ml left in the bottle) and that got taken away.
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Latest post on 07 June 2012 - 17:28
what is a letter of consent? Is that a letter written by your husband? Is that letter attested by any authority? Thanks. It's a letter signed by my husband or myself (depending on who is giving the consent) and then notarized by a lawyer/notary public. I notarized mine at the embassy. There's lots of consent templates on the net that you can use.
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Latest post on 07 June 2012 - 16:20
We're from Canada and we always carry a letter of consent. Sometimes I get asked by immigration and sometimes not.
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Latest post on 07 June 2012 - 10:42
Probably not the one you were looking for but this one made me laugh. It's even got pics on it. http://dubaithoughts.blogspot.com/2009/01/dubai-driving-tips.html
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Latest post on 02 June 2012 - 14:18
I would also recommend Dr. Rolef. She treated my 5 year old and sat down with us for 30 minutes explaining the outcomes of her tests, etc. She was very clear in her explanation and yes, very patient with all the questions we had.
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Latest post on 02 June 2012 - 08:40
There are 4 of us: 2 adults and 2 kids and we budget about AED 1500 a month for groceries. 1300 a week? Wow. We go to Lulu's and because we are a gluten-free family, we also go to the Organic cafe. I stock up on our gluten free needs when they have their 20% off discounts.
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Latest post on 27 May 2012 - 07:36
Yes. They still have that option. Just renewed our kids' passports a month ago. I can't remember the cost, however. I think it's more than 75dhs.
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Latest post on 19 April 2012 - 11:04
Try this site. Lots of accents saying the saying the same script. I've used it in my classes teaching TESOL and MATESOL. Hope this helps. [url=http://accent.gmu.edu/browse_language.php?function=detail&speakerid=145'>link[/url'>
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Latest post on 15 April 2012 - 13:06
I just did mine today at the Deira Licensing centre.
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Latest post on 15 April 2012 - 11:19
Why we decided to homeschool: 1. Moving to Dubai requires us to travel home and back here quite a bit. Homeschooling gives us that flexibility. 2. School fees are high here. We get government funding to teach our children. Yes. we get PAID to teach them! 3. Homeschooling has enabled me to teach them according to their learning style. My children are kinaesthetic learners and excel when taught according to their learning style. etc... Social Interaction: My family is involved at church. We also have relatives here, who have kids the age of ours, whom we hang out with. My kids are registered in other activities such as gymnastics. So we do get to interact with others. We are hardly cooped up at home. We love homeschool. Before coming here a few months ago, I taught 10 years at a university back in Canada. I've taught many home schooled kids and they are hardly socially inept. They have all, and I do mean all, been star students in my classes. I talked to some of them before coming here to ask about their experiences and they were all positive. There were some negative comments such as, "Oh the curriculum mom used one year was the most boring one. I'll never do that one for my kids." But on the whole their experience was wonderful.
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Latest post on 14 April 2012 - 17:29
pick up some rocks from the beach and tell everyone they were part of the construction of the Burj :D LOL! And some friends WILL believe it too! Thanks all for replying. But keep 'em coming. Need the variety. I'm going to check out the camel milk chocs too!
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Latest post on 14 April 2012 - 17:08
HI all, Heading home tomorrow and looking for gift ideas to give to family and friends. We've already done camels and baclava before. Any others? TIA
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Latest post on 11 April 2012 - 23:00
I used this company for my visa and immigration papers. My situation was a bit different from yours in that I was already in Canada when I applied. However, I am pretty sure Lowe and Company can help. http://www.canadavisalaw.com/
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Latest post on 10 April 2012 - 01:30
Does anyone know of any bookstores that sell them?
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Latest post on 07 April 2012 - 09:41
I think Laban is buttermilk. Or at least a liquid yoghurt. I've used it before to make mango lassi.
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Latest post on 05 April 2012 - 15:05
I've always had my letters notarized because of the experiences of friends. One was not allowed to come back to Canada, another one was sworn at in front of her kids (!!!!). Don't really want to have to go through that. Thank you all. I'll check out the embassy.
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Latest post on 05 April 2012 - 15:00
HI Big Blue, If you gave birth in Canada, it will be a lot faster. You apply for the birth certificate (not a citizenship card) which you will get within a month or even less and then apply for a passport which you can get (at least from our experience) within 2 weeks.
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Latest post on 27 March 2012 - 08:04
Vera, I have not had an ectopic but do have 2 friends who had ectopic pregnancies. I myself had a miscarriage last year. My doctor told me that there was no problem in trying to have another baby immediately BUT the concern is more the emotional, mental state. In losing a pregnancy it is more the non-physical that takes a lot longer to heal than the physical. That was also the case with my two friends. My advice would be to talk to a doctor with regards to the physical/medical part of it and for the other kinds of support, we are here. As for my two friends, one of them now has two healthy little ones and the other one has a bouncing baby boy. ps. I'm new to Dubai so I can't advice on which doctor to see.
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 17:39
hi mumto2, my own daughter also has Celiac, I am just confused a little. Did they give you the diagnosis without the biopsy? Because you cant actually diagnose Celiac disease by blood test alone. Or did they put her down as a probable Celiac and meaning to do a gluten force and biopsy once she is older? I am genuinely interested, sorry if my questions appear intrusive. Its very hard to find doctors here who are knowledgeable in the disease. Hi Purple, Sorry I didn't go further. Yes, we did get a biopsy done. The blood test we did at home but the biopsy we did here, only because we did not have the time to do it at home. It is true that there is not much support (medical) available here. I'm fortunate to have a gastroenterologist in my family and a few friends who have kids that are celiac and whose kids have similar difficulties as mine.
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Latest post on 20 March 2012 - 14:30
Hi. My eldest daughter is like yours. She was diagnosed with speech delay at the age of 4. A couple of things: 1. I noticed she was delayed right when she was about 3 and talked to my family doctor about it. He said that as long as she is progressing, there is nothing to worry about. He did suggest a hearing test, which we did and she passed it. So no hearing issues there. Then eventually we were able to get on the waiting list for a speech therapist and a year later started therapy. The therapist said the same thing as my doctor: "As long as her speech is progressing, don't worry too much about it. We get concerned only when she is regressing." The therapist did do a speech test on my daughter and my daughter was diagnosed with speech delay. She started therapy and thrived. This was all back home in Canada. My therapist gave me materials to be able to help my daughter over here. 2. A couple of my friends and i were just chatting about allergies a few months ago and I just started googling these allergies and what a surprise I got when I read that there could be a co-relation between speech delay and diet. I spoke to my girl's therapist about it and she said yes. In fact she had a little boy who was diagnosed to be developmentally delayed come to her for therapy. A few weeks later this little boy was diagnosed with celiac disease. After he was put on a gluten-free diet, the boy's speech started to come and now he is thriving. he was NOT developmentally delayed. He just needed a change in his diet as this was affecting him. Anyways, I talked to our family doctor about it. Now I knew that co-relation does not necessarily mean causation BUT i wanted to cover my bases. I asked our doctor if we could please do a blood test on my daughter. He referred me to a paediatrician who checked my girl and basically did the blood test because the symptoms were there: speech delay, constipation, slow growth. A week after the blood test, we got the results and my daughter was a high positive for celiac. We just started the gluten free diet and I can see her doing much better. Her speech has definitely improved albeit slowly. Again, she is progressing and that's a good sign. I would encourage you to consult with a speech therapist. Your little one will do well.
 
 
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