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Latest post on 31 December 2011 - 14:31
Also a store inside ASAS twin towers....not sure if they deliver either but worth a call....
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Latest post on 30 December 2011 - 20:20
Did you see the camels at or near the racing track or further out? Dont mind driving too far to see them!
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Latest post on 27 December 2011 - 10:12
Exxon used to use this compound.....thinking it is not new? The US army also had housing on it at one time but pulled out due to noise complaints. Never heard any good reports of it but maybe it has changed or not the same one.
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Latest post on 22 December 2011 - 17:24
Beauty supply shop on al saad st usually has developer....next to Al Muftah, across from Royal Plaza...name escapes me! Go up a flight of stairs to get into it
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Latest post on 20 December 2011 - 15:40
BA have had the extra luggage for a relatively small cost for years....have used it many times flying back from USA. Agree with Lulu.....crappy planes and sometimes surly staff onboard! Hate the stop off in Bahrain....so pony up for QA. I have flown Emirates and they are on a par with QA with a better luggage allowance but flight departure is in the middle of the night.
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Latest post on 13 December 2011 - 21:20
You can book luggage all way thru with Qatar and BA or BMI as long as one ticket..have done that many times. Since BMI stopped flying to Glasgow...have no option but to connect with BA. They are sticklers for the luggage weight when travelling back when connecting with Qatar Air. BMI never questioned it....my Qatar luggage allowance is more as silver flyer...but BA insisted on either charging me 350 quid excess or pay 35 quid and pick up luggage in Heathrow and transfer myself. This was a major pain....but was not paying 350. Now I only travel with BA luggage allowances when connecting.
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 14:30
You can go to Al Ahli hospital in West Bay and see family doctor there...equivalent to a GP....cost approx is 350QR from what I remember. Failing that, there are specialists you could see but not sure if they would be a step too far right now..the GP might just do the trick. If he thinks you need it..he can refer you on.
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Latest post on 27 November 2011 - 17:31
Use the new one...I have already...not sure why they gave me the old one back!
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Latest post on 26 November 2011 - 18:54
Yes..walked in with seperate old style ID and Egate and came out with one new combined one. They kept my original RP but gave me back the old Egate.
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Latest post on 25 November 2011 - 21:27
Think they are now wanting all E gates to be on new chipped ID card. I went to al gharaffa to get new egate....had old seperate one...they gave me along with new chipped ID card on the spot.....think this would only be available at the big immigration offices as involves new iris recognition machines etc.
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Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 21:38
Take it back...airport office was opened this morning...typical Doha! She turns up whenever she feels like it....so taking a chance if try there first
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 20:32
I agree with what Jill and Gina said...I looked into my daughter coming here when she graduated if she did not get job and was told if she came in unmarried she would be able to be sponsered by my husband. She could then get a RP and work here as long as he remained. If he left and she remained, she would need to get her employer to take on sponsership or marry someone who could do that. This applies to girls....different rules for sons. I think the options for vocational training are poor and pretty expensive.
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 07:18
Not a tennis player but there are quite a few leagues here...check out Khalifa International Tennis & Squash complex.....this is where the official Qatar Open is played...starts Jan 3rd I think.....there are many courts and lessons available. The bigger compounds have tennis courts and leagues are available throught them, work and most of the hotels. Players of all ages and standards. Beach clubs are within the major hotels...think their websites should have info...try Intercontinental, Grand Hyatt, Doha Sheraron, 4 Seasons, Ritz Carlton.
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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 17:59
Dr Bode has left.....I use Dr Razan......only for seborrhic warts...no problems
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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 13:35
Was in last week...still many shops not ready....girls in 51 East said Feb2012 is the official opening date...inshallah.
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Latest post on 29 October 2011 - 17:54
Ok.....that amount could make some sense as contacts were more than that....another parcel from day before was only 90$ value....no charge......he did say it was value of goods outwith shipping.
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Latest post on 29 October 2011 - 17:54
Try LuLu or Family Foods
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Latest post on 29 October 2011 - 06:20
No, parcel was not business related...was contact lenses from UK that could not be purchased here. Good news for the aramex users!
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Latest post on 28 October 2011 - 13:42
Hmmmm.....no surprise....last week saw 2 huge american cockroaches running across the potatoes......ran away sharpish!!
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Latest post on 28 October 2011 - 13:41
He said it did...applies to all incoming deliveries....but this being Doha....who knows for sure!
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Latest post on 27 October 2011 - 22:33
Just a heads up....spoke to DHL delivery guy this week re import taxes on a parcel delivery....this is a new law just implemented....charge of 250QR for " legalisation " ....he had no idea what that was, rest of charges took it to 325. He said based on initial value of orders and will be applied to all shipments incoming to Qatar. Major problems with customers for him since.....this will make me think twice before ordering overseas again....watch and see!
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Latest post on 24 October 2011 - 21:32
Strange.....she got the call today about them. I had parcel from amazon yesterday which had been opened by customs...was just a cushion and book....no charge though.
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Latest post on 22 October 2011 - 10:07
There is an expat woman unofficial coffee....not exact on the details as never been but someone here can let you know. Also Tues ladies gp..have website....every 2 weeks, meet in Ramada for coffee...all nationalities...going for first time this week, you are welcome to tag along! Also can join american womens assoc as associate member..have once a month meet etc...this is probably some of the best ways if you have no school contacts. This year, many of my friends have left, hazard of expat life, so with no kids here either, having to get out and join in! Post your mobile no and will call you if you fancy...put online in word form rather than number to stop spam.
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Latest post on 21 October 2011 - 13:41
Years ago, I used Kashmir for that....jacket does have a masculine look to it. Much better to take in a jacket that you already own for them to copy...sure they could do it no problem. Heard good reports about the tailors connected to Bombay Silk but not sure about suits.
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Latest post on 21 October 2011 - 10:14
I thought golf club usually shows them in the bar...don't need to be member for entry.
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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 18:16
I also use Lee at riveria gardens and am happy......cost is 285 QR for cut....most I have ever paid for a cut I have to say, but will pay whatever it takes to be happy with it.
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 12:51
The schools used to give preference to employees of certain companies as they donate to the schools, eg Exxon.
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 09:29
DESS were advertising for one recently...think you may have just closing date...worth a call though.
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Latest post on 09 October 2011 - 08:12
Like the name, Irnbru, assuming you are from weegie land!
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Latest post on 09 October 2011 - 08:10
Amy offered her husband last week as a used car helper......contact her......see the posts.
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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 14:28
Has it pluses and minuses..seconded so down to local company..who thought it was fine to sit on the job till they decided they wanted to do it....many angry phone calls there. Plus, went for medical, guy picked up me first in bus, then proceeded to do a magical bus tour of Doha picking up 20 others..took, I swear to god, 4 hours. When we got there, with my BP sky high, the local guy met us.....handed me the passport and papers and said yella go?! Men not allowed in of course, but had no females to help. A four bus journey after that escapade pushed me to my limit..dropping all and sundry off....made my husband drive all way to get me or I was leaving the country. Same with the driving...they take you up..point you in right direction but don't actually do much...
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Latest post on 04 October 2011 - 22:06
I know it is not the one you are talking about...although they do have outlets in Dubai...so maybe it is only a matter of time before their yummy stuff makes it way here.
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Latest post on 04 October 2011 - 22:03
LOL...can only speak from my experience re employer help...husband works for major oil company...and all spouses get help through all Qatari formalities....not sure how much it actually helps, but they at least have a notion of what they are doing even although they have no urgency about doing it. Re insurance....I obtained temp license within a week of arriving and had RP within the month...although it is now fast tracked to all being done in one week. My husband had been here for a few months before me and had RP and insurance etc....from what I can rememeber I was ok to drive on temp license.....or do you mean insurance with the international license Marycatherine? The only reason I saw the FCO advice was because I googled for info as I knew the international license used to be mandatory but the rules had changed. It is typical Qatar...no-one has a clear idea of what the actual laws are...sure they make them up as they go along.
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Latest post on 04 October 2011 - 18:24
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/middle-east-north-africa/qatar See above link from UK Foreign Office....it says you cannot drive on international license....but I know people do. You do not need a resident permit to get temporary driving license....UK one will suffice......this will allow you to drive until the RP is through...then apply for full Qatari one. Most companies sort this out for you, or at least help you to sort it out.
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 12:39
Hey....you don't need international driving licence..... As to what to bring...where would I start! Have UK shops here with stuff at about 20% more expensive than back home....kids clothes etc would be handy....bedding, especially quilt covers which are expensive and lacking in choice. Basic kitchen stuff is here, not expensive. If you use specific make up....might be a challenge to find it and to find your correct shade. Adult clothes are ok....restricted in choice.
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 12:52
Same thing happened to me...the luggage issue will be no problem on one ticket, but when you get to London, give baggage tickets to new airline in order for them to confirm the transfer....I did not one time and the luggage did not make it.
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 10:18
Think it is the columbus cafe at the back near virgin.....will try there anyway!
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Latest post on 16 September 2011 - 14:19
This is the Qatar forum, nrz, are you living in Dubai?
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Latest post on 16 September 2011 - 14:14
Thanks for replies....have water delivered already....I know it is supposed to be filtered, and I use it for drinking....but my kettle is furring up due to limescale and thought maybe Brita water filter might correct that...Thanks for offer Amy, I am on holiday right now so will scout about for one here first.
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Latest post on 09 September 2011 - 21:52
There is a beauty supply shop on Al Saad St.....across from Royal Plaza Mall......next to Al Muftah department store....cannot remember name of it but sells lots of nail products so maybe try there.
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 16:47
Rebecca...I am in Qatar...assuming you are in Dubai. Have seen some in The One & The White Company.....but way too expensive ...looking for cheaper options
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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 20:33
The head doc of Urology at al ahli is good..trained in Uk..sorry cannot remember his name..but is head of department.
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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 20:32
Just left Al jazi..a forced move by my husband's company....al jazi is an older compound, with a superb location..close to West Bay and all the major hotels. Dess is close by, american school a good bit further. The compound houses are dated but quite large inside, usually unfurnished I think. The facilities on site are good, two pools, tennis courts, good gym. One grocery store, bakery, restaurant and pizza/pasta delivery shop. Maintenance is ok..usually done quite fast but they are generally carried out by unskilled guys who cannabilise parts from old used units...so can be frustrating. Tv service over the past year has not been good..it was provided...via some kind of beam back from the compound clubhouse boxes...kept lsoing it, and taking longer and longer to repair. Looks like now, because Exxon are pulling out, TV will not be provided and you will need to install cable/satellite yourself. Overall I loved it, big wide streets, nice established gardens, some walled in with great privacy.
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Latest post on 04 June 2011 - 15:38
I was told 20 years...but my dad had one put in 25 years ago and still going strong....think it just depends. My doc says you have to weigh up what you want...better life now while you know are young enough to enjoy it...who knows if you will even be alive 20 years down the line. Waiting till you are in middle age to get it replaced means that you will have 20 years of how you live now...only you can decide if you can do that. Constant pain can wear you down..it affects your whole life, going hols, enjoying days out etc. Plus recovery from op when you are younger is much faster. It is more common nowadays to do replacements at young age..because what happens now is that you are putting all your weight on your "good" side, and so damaging it, plus affecting your spine etc. Don't get me wrong, after the op, you need help, so having young kids may not be the best conditions...you have so many restrictions for the first 6 weeks that some kind of help is necessary. <em>edited by weekirst on 04/06/2011</em>
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Latest post on 04 June 2011 - 15:29
Could you not use a woman who is here with her husband..he is her sponser and so gives her permission to work...and she lives with him so no accomodation required..problem is finding one..may be worth asking around or advertising.
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Latest post on 03 June 2011 - 15:16
I know exactly where you are coming from...I had my hip replaced in UK in 2009, age 48...had been living with pain for a couple of years. Nothing will help with bone on bone pain, the painkillers will diminish it. They can give steroid injections, which do help, but what can happen is that they minimise the pain so much, you go back to normal behaviour and wear the bone away even more...and so pain is worse when the shot wears off..there are limitations on how many injections you can have. The op, scary as it sounds, was not as bad as I had imagined..lasted one hour, was walking by day 2...out by day 3. No real pain issues, stiffness and limited mobility...need help putting on clothes for first while. Your pelvis also tilits to accomodate the way you walk now, ie you switch weight to "good" side and so pelvis tilits with time..needs to be retrained, and muscles need to be stretched out...best thing to do is walk, walk walk! I don't regret doing it...your choice of surgeon will be the most important thing to get right...I had mine done in Glasgow....the best hip guy in UK, is a woman, based in london...sarah allwood...she was a man, did queen mothers hip..has terriffic reputation.
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Latest post on 03 June 2011 - 15:05
Same thing happened to me when hit my 40's..never had nose issues before..was living in Houston at the time..thought it was allergies although only showed symptoms of post nasal drip and constant headaches..nothing worked, tried everything..have to say the saline wash with specialised pot did help. I ended up doing the op...suffered for few days afterwards due to uncomfortable packing up nose, could not sleep well. Once that was out, I saline rinsed every day , multiple times and it healed super fast. I also had deviated septum corrected...not had a problem since. On the odd ocassion I have that stuffy feeling, I steam my nose with water and olbas and it does the trick.
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Latest post on 31 May 2011 - 16:58
I always stride past the guys....have never been stopped....you are allowed into the checkin desks at every other airport with passengers, so why not here. Have to say, maybe I have just been lucky, but have also never had an issue with queues, staff etc and usually fly Qatar economy. The downside of the airport is through the other side, there are never enough seats at the gates.
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Latest post on 21 May 2011 - 14:44
Sure I saw it before at QDC....with mixers for drink.
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Latest post on 19 May 2011 - 12:54
Just saw some up at BHS landmark...from 70 - 120 QR..colours were off white, cream and plum....not a great selection tho.
 
 
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