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Umm Ali

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Latest post on 18 September 2015 - 21:51
When was the last time this country lost so many young lives in war??? 54 all from same generation. Our national population is so small. This is a first for this country. They need to treat situation with respect as national service now mandatory. They are genuinely in grief and this is far more important than music on radio. It keeps being extended because there are more deaths, more families to visit. Sheikhs are still visiting families with lost sons and husbands. How they handle this is very important to future war efforts and families sending their children to fight. You are guests here. Stop complaining and get out of your bubble.
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Latest post on 18 September 2015 - 21:44
I don't think you can take a lease for under 6 months
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Latest post on 18 September 2015 - 21:41
There is a new agency that will arrange maid sharing with a neighbour within walking distance of your home. You don't sponsor, they do so no risk of being illegal. Maid works mornings for you, afternoons for other or 2 days with you, 3 days with other etc. I think they are called housekeeping.com
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Latest post on 18 September 2015 - 21:38
I would only let them drive locally - within about 5 km radius from home but would not let them on SZR, SMBZR, AKR etc.
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Latest post on 18 September 2015 - 21:35
Nazih in Barsha Mall sell them. Many hairdressers too.
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Latest post on 17 December 2014 - 16:05
Shukran everyone. Yes, the flight is early afternoon. Google traffic - good idea. I need to work out how that works. By-pass road, I will tell driver to go that way. Good idea. I hope I have allowed enough time. I am a little anxious, LOL. Many thanks for the ideas.
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Latest post on 16 December 2014 - 21:54
I have just seen the article in the media about Friday being the busiest day of the year at Dubai International. I have to fly out of Sharjah Airport Friday afternoon. How much time do you thing I should plan to drive there from the Greens? get through check in? If any body can help with advice I would be very grateful. Thank you
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Latest post on 14 December 2014 - 22:45
Is there some way you can convince your husband to take some time off work to take care of your kids so you can go? My fear is that without saying good bye proper you will not have closure and this is something that will haunt you all your life. Perhaps he does not realise how important long time girlfriends are to us. We are like sisters and it don't matter if you don't see each other for 20 years, you still start up where you left back then. I hope I am making sense. English is not first language.
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Latest post on 14 December 2014 - 22:41
I have seen it in Africa Pavilion of Global Village only 2 weeks ago. I don't know what quality it is though.
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Latest post on 14 December 2014 - 22:35
If I could, I would choose to go to say goodbye rather than go to the funeral. The funeral is only for those left behind, not for your friend who is the one you love. But I understand with nobody to look after your children that is not possible. My heart aches for you.
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Latest post on 14 December 2014 - 22:31
Depend on how small the kid and the reason in which they are going. For example - to learn mapping skills - to look at advertisements - to study Ibn Battuta's journeys and inventions - to do price comparison on a range of groceries All genuine learning situations and good with me
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Latest post on 29 October 2014 - 10:16
Tricky guest is an understatement. This will not end well. If the husband is still on probation, tell him it hasn't worked out and move him and the family on. Even if not, I would still move them on. Yes, the employer will lose money on it but I am telling you now, keeping this man with this family on will result in more problems for the employer in the long run.
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Latest post on 05 October 2014 - 19:45
Well that is where they have learned it from - the mother. That is not very respectful of your privacy and I agree if the adult has such poor behaviours then take it to police.
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Latest post on 05 October 2014 - 19:42
Surely you know her name or have a copy of paperwork from when you sponsored her though? The police should be able to track her through immigration and find her new sponsor.
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Latest post on 24 September 2014 - 12:25
Because talking about it probably just gives these ppl the attention they seek - as Suzyduzy wrote. I say, move forward, don't look back, stay positive, keep head hi and focused on real life. In the end they will be judged for thier comments, not you.
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Latest post on 24 September 2014 - 09:58
Okay to disagree. Its the way you do it that matters. Some people turn it from intellectual debate to a personal insult. Others are just *******. Facebook is safer because people cannot hide behind their real name.
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Latest post on 01 September 2014 - 20:18
Was it a real estate who said this thing? I am looking on google earth and I cannot see any pool in 10 or 9. I think someone has told you a fib.
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Latest post on 01 September 2014 - 10:04
Yes, she must leave the country. For her safety and for yours.
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Latest post on 01 September 2014 - 10:03
I do not have insurance here as it is more of a hobby for me than anything else. I do it for people I know or living locally to me. I do it for the love of the furries than as my 'job'. Insurance only covers things such as needing a locksmith in case of lost keys, damages etc... But TBH as long as your pet sitter is switched on & has a good eye for details & is careful there shouldn't be any need for insurance. Pet health expenses are always covered by the owners... So what if you are pet sitting and the dog escapes and is run over by car? You expect owner to pay for that? Or what about the dog that was let into back yard a few months ago and got bitten by a snake - reported in Gulf News. Things happen. If I was owner and that happened when my pet was being sitted for I would expect the sitter to pay. You might need insurance for those things.
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Latest post on 29 August 2014 - 17:40
I would not do anything, just continue to act as you would normally do as you have done nothing wrong. It is my opinion people will be judging the women who is saying these nasty things more than they will be judging you, so her words says more about her than it does about you. Even her friends won't trust her as they will wonder if it is just a matter of time before she turns on them. They will give her face time and "smile and wave", but they won't really like her. That has been what I have observed from online forums where this has happened in the past anyway. The readers tend to see the one saying the nasty things or making the claims as the *loser* because in order to build herself up, she needs to say nasty things to or about someone else. Poor woman, I pity her really. Edit to say that I just saw your response. It is good. Very good. Just keep on like that. <em>edited by Umm Ali on 29/08/2014</em>
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Latest post on 26 August 2014 - 20:58
I'm not surprised your agent was unable to deliver. Many people are still away and only returning later this week. I'd put it off and try again in another 10 days or so. It might be as simple as they are still on their summer break.
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Latest post on 21 August 2014 - 09:39
I met a mother the other day with toddler aged child and baby at a social gathering who has only recently moved to Dubai. She is feeling very isolated, especially as her DH has now settled into a busy work routine after Ramadan. I suggested she look for some support groups for women with young families like hers, but then realized I didn't know of any except for the Fairy Godmother's Club which I'm not sure is what she was looking for. What do other moms do with young families to socialize during the day? I'd like to give her some ideas, please. Thank you
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Latest post on 25 April 2014 - 18:21
If you can't get to door, go to municipality. Or write a letter and stick envelope to front gate advising if barking doesn't stop, municipality will be involved. <em>edited by Umm Ali on 25/04/2014</em>
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Latest post on 25 April 2014 - 18:20
Doesn't matter who your new LL is, they can't evict you without serving proper notice. Proper Notice is 12 months given in writing, stating one of 4 lawful reasons and delivered either via Notary Public or registered courier. Most common of these reasons is LL selling or next of kin wanting to move in. But there are 2 other reasons relating to repairs or rennovations. Your current lease contract should roll over onto the new landlord if the premises have been sold. This is the law. If the new LL wants to change the terms of your current lease, they have to advise you more than 90 days from the date of your lease renewal. If you do not know who your new LL is, take your lease, ejari certificate and personal identification down to the Lands Department and they will do a search and tell you. Considering all of the above, your legal right is to stay until at least this time next year. Your current lease terms continue until November of this year. They will continue beyond Novemebr unless you recieve notificiation otherwise -90 days from the date in November that your lease ends (ie sometime in August presumably).
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Latest post on 31 December 2013 - 22:35
Ah non, thanks for the feedback. Does not sound like fun. My avoidance meter is ticking up...
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Latest post on 31 December 2013 - 21:41
Marina often have worn white furniture (ie not pure but more "shabby chic")
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Latest post on 31 December 2013 - 21:40
Wondering what the traffic is like at the moment in these roads down near Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah. Just saw the thread about the Palm organisation and wondering if we should leave earlier than we expected for the fireworks. TIA
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Latest post on 17 December 2013 - 11:19
I am thinking it will be nice for someone's Christmas lunch...
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Latest post on 17 December 2013 - 11:18
I really don't know what happened between us, as soon as i started my wedding prep we had less and less contact even on bbm. I'm sure she wasn't happy about my decision to marry but even so. Anyhow to make a long story short she never came to my wedding, nor sent me a message of apologies or congratulations. The day after my wedding i was so upset i deleted her from bbm and we never spoke or had any contact again. My interpretation of the above is the friendship was dwindling in the lead up to the wedding, the friend was invited to the wedding but didn't respond either way and was thus deleted the day after the wedding.
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Latest post on 17 December 2013 - 10:22
Reform Grill and it's in the Fitness First Complex. My advice - save your money and go somewhere nicer. Service is shocking, food mediocre, prices 30% higher than its sister venue in London. All this in a community centre setting? Forget it!
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Latest post on 17 December 2013 - 10:20
JVT is quite a nice place to live :) Except for the rooster in District 5
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Latest post on 17 December 2013 - 10:02
The reason she is on your mind and you feel like you are missing her is because you never got closure. There was no explanation as to why she just walked away. Perhaps if there had been, you would have been able to move on. Who knows? Perhaps she was jealous of your happiness, didn't want to share you, knew something about your husband but didn't want to be the one to tell you - the list goes on and on. Personally I would prefer to move forward rather than look backward. Someone like this who would walk out on a good friend without explanation, I could never trust again. What happened to resolving differences, discussion or negotiation, if she was offended by something? She will most likely walk away again as it would be a learned behaviour that works for her. Anyway, you have sent the email. Hopefully it might give you the closure you need. Good luck.
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Latest post on 25 June 2013 - 11:48
Send in just a plate - there is always heaps of food left over. Can be anything. Things that have gone down well at our parties - fruit skewers chicken drumsticks cheese cubes with ritz crisps boxes of fruit juice chocolate brownies spring rolls chicken nuggets Anything that you would provide if you were holding a birthday party at home.
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Latest post on 25 June 2013 - 11:38
Typing Centre?
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Latest post on 25 June 2013 - 11:10
There are a lot of McCormicks slow cooker mixes in Choithrams in the Lakes. But that's a long way from MCC.
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Latest post on 18 June 2013 - 17:33
Also been trying to register my sister 2 times already and never got the email from admin saying that i can start using the website. Basically im not registered after 2 attempts. Yah, I recommended site to new arrival I met 3 weeks ago. She told me earlier she sent off registration details 2 weeks ago and despite emailing contact ID has heard nothing. Rude! Makes me not want to make any more recommendations.
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Latest post on 18 June 2013 - 12:14
Frustrating is the right word. As if the previous signin process wasn't onerous enough: Step 1: Sign in Step 2: Click on Dubai Step 3: Click on Forum Step 4: Click on Dubai AGAIN Step 5: Find the post you actually want to respond to all over again... Now we have Step 1A: Captcha screen. It was a joke before. Now I'm no longer laughing.
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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 12:18
See a vet. She may have a skin condition. It cannot be diagnosed over the internet.
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Latest post on 17 May 2013 - 15:04
They would surely not leave pets unattended post surgery even for a day. There would have to be someone there on standby. Why don't you drive down and knock on the door?
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Latest post on 17 May 2013 - 15:02
Personally I think if you get a pet, then for whatever reason, give it up, then you have no right to dictate how the new owner manages that pet. Your control over the pet disappears the moment your responsibility ends... So, no, I would maybe send them one last photo and tell them that the cat is happy and settled in her new life and it's time for them to move on.
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Latest post on 28 April 2013 - 21:56
Wait for the Arte Souq to return to Times Square. I think there have been some decent unique pieces there over the months...
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Latest post on 08 April 2013 - 21:02
Bergen, are you feeling very tired eating so little carbo's? Are you exercising at the same time? Where is GNC on SZR exactly? I know I've seen it somewhere but I cannot place it.
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Latest post on 23 February 2013 - 09:21
CMM's idea is a good one... 5 years is a long time for anyone in the same job. Let alone a maid who would see the same 3 or 4 people every day, not like us in an office, yes? Why not give her the choice of leaving or staying? Or talk to her about how she would like to change the job? But it needs to be right for your family too. I guess she can't stop doing things she doesn't like cause then you have no one to do them. To my ears though sounds like you all might need a change.
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Latest post on 18 February 2013 - 20:22
Presumably they consider consider them a credit risk.
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Latest post on 18 February 2013 - 14:00
Good luck Anette! Please send feedback. I am lurking for my next doctor!
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Latest post on 18 February 2013 - 09:21
Beebers, you [i'>can [/i'>get them to do just your brow, but it is unlikely to be 2 simple injections. To numb the right muscles I think they would have to inject a minimum of 4-6 (just speaking from experience). I only get my frown lines done and I only started when my poor little child asked me whether I was angry at them (I wasn't!).
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Latest post on 16 February 2013 - 11:54
The doors on A380s open inwards so the cabin pressure keeps them tightly closed. Therefore this incident is not possible. http://avherald.com/h?article=45dcf5b6
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Latest post on 14 February 2013 - 23:18
Nomad said it well.
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Latest post on 14 February 2013 - 23:15
I think if a teacher goes on a trip or camp with students then they ARE on duty 24/7 unless they have enough teachers to go on shifts and make that very clear that they are off shift between hours x and y. Otherwise it's a cop out on the teachers' parts. If I am looking after someone else's children then I am probably more watchful of them than I am of my own because I am not familiar with their behaviors or temperament. My own kids are more predicable because I know them. It should be the same with teachers minding kids outside the school environment IMO.
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Latest post on 14 February 2013 - 22:48
No. I don't care what they do in their free time but when they are in charge of other people's children regardless of where they are, no alcohol should pass their lips.
 
 
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