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i want to bring my Love in Saudi Arabia she is from mexico, i'm doing job in Saudi Arabia

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Riyadh
I want to bring My love in Saudi Arabia, she is from mexico, i'm doing job in Saudi Arabia and wanna settle there,i wanna marry her in Saudi Arabia only :) so please give me correct information how to meet my love as soon as possible in Saudi Arabia :( please please thanking you, please anyone help me azhar8636@gmail.com thank you very much

Can my children get a good education in Singapore?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Singapore
Hi there

I was offered a position at a firm in Singapore and while I'm very excited by the idea of it, I'm worried about the little ones. Jamie is going to be starting school next year and Clive is 12. Can they get a good education in Singapore without it costing the earth?

Thanks a bunch!

Sally

Getting a job before living in Amsterdam?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Amsterdam
What is the best way to find a job before you move to Amsterdam when still living in the states? Is there a process to it all? I've never had to find a job outside of even the state I live in... So looking for work outside of the country leaves me a little clueless. Any info would be helpful? Thanks Heather Z

Is there pet friendly, furnished housing in Johannesburg?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Johannesburg
I am moving to Johannesburg on a 12 month assignment (will most likely get extended) and am looking for a furnished home with a garden that is pet friendly. I have 2 small dogs that will be coming with me. Is this realistic? My housing allowance is 2,000 USD per month. My office is in Bedfordview and I would like to live nearby. Any help would be much appreciated!

Can a former hepatitis B patient work in Dubai?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: United Arab Emirates
Hi Sir/Ma'am,

I'm a Chinese who just got an offer to work in Dubai as a manager responsible for telecommunication equipment installation.

I was infected with hepatitis B before. Even though my body has cleared the hepatitis B virus on its own, I don't know whether the UAE government will permit me to work there. The following is my blood test result in China: HBsAg 0.02 ng/ml Negative HbsAb 52.63 mIU/ml Positive HBeAg 0.09 PEI U/ml Negative HBeAb 0.6 PEI U/ml Positive HBcAb >4.050 PEI U/ml Positive

What are the best options for banking in Qatar?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Qatar
Hi there

I'm seriously considering an offer to move to Qatar, and was wondering what my choices are with regards to banking in Qatar. Is it better to have a local account in Qatar, or should I keep my account at home? What are the pros and cons?

Also, are taxes still so low there?

All the best

Dave

How do I get my six-grader into a public school in Brussels in the middle of the school year ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Brussels
I am about to move to Brussels with my two kids, aged 11 and 9. They are both being educated in the French system, and I want to put them into a public school in Brussels. The problem is that we should move in a couple of months and my daughter is in what seems to correspond to the Belgian 6th grade. Meaning that she should take this CEB (or whatever it is called) test and move on to the secondary school as of September. My son is in what corresponds to Belgian 4th grade, so I guess it would be easier for him.

What kind of accommodation is given to Brighton College teachers in Abu Dhabi?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi

Does anyone know please what accommodation we'd expect if my husband gets a teaching job at BC please. We're a family of three with a five year old. Is it likely to be a compound? Would it be fully paid for? Thank you.

How long is the cooling off period before having to accept a job offer in Malaysia

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Malaysia
Hi Experts, I am an expat working in Malaysia under a contract of service (not employment contract) with the duration of 2 years. The company is not an MSC status company.

I would like to know that in the case I need to go back to my country, how long is the cooling off period that is applied to me? I already looked up for this information on the internet, some says 6 months, some says 3 months, some says 1 week, some says 3 days, some even says there is no cooling off period because it was removed several years ago..

What is the cost of living in Qatar like?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Qatar
Thanks for answering my last question. I know a lot of people get stars in their eyes about moving to that side of the world, the moment they hear about the big salaries. But I'm a bit more cynical- what are the living costs like in Qatar, especially when compared to a place like Dubai?

Regards,

Dave

How do I bring pets from USA to United Kingdom?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: London
I currently live in North Carolina, USA and I am thinking of relocating to London. However, I have two cats and one dog. I was just wondering how to bring my animals with me because they're pretty much the determining factor. Any up to date advice or information would be very helpful. Thanks!

Looking for a business centre in Jeddah

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Jeddah
Need info on business centres or any other place where you can have a professional and reliable meeting room. I've been searching in the internet and one of the options I found for a meeting room in Jeddah, was regus, said to be the best company in the world, providing these services. If I could get feedback on this company by someone that has used the service or is using it at present.

Can anyone recommend international schools in Kuwait?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Kuwait
Hi all, we're thinking of moving to Kuwait in the new year. My husband has been offered a fantastic opportunity in Kuwait City. I'm just worried about the schooling there as I've heard very mixed reviews about international schools in Kuwait. Can anyone recommend any good international schools there?

Is 2500 USD a good salary in Jakarta?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Jakarta
Net monthly salary (including all allowances) = 2500 USD / 28 Million IDR in Jakarata. As a single expat i will have to manage housing, food, travel, any recreation, salary of any domestic help, driver, car /taxi etc - all from within 2500 USD. No extra allownce etc. Salary will be paid in IDR. What kind of housing and quality of life, car etc can i afford in Jakarta.

Areas in Dublin and recommendations for bank, mobile and internet?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dublin
Hi everyone, My company is sending me to Dublin and I am exiting about it! I am moving to Dublin in december and I have a lot of questions: - Which area is it best to live in? (I am a single woman, and I will be working in north wall) - Is it possible to rent an unfurnished flat/house in Dublin? Everything i look at seems to be furnished? - Which Bank ? Mobile ? Home broadband provider? Thank you very much for your answer. Thanks Anne

How do I get a work visa for Fiji ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Fiji
Hey,

I travelled to Fiji last year and totally fell in love with the place. At christmas, I am returning but I have plans to stay their more long-term.

Just have some questions regarding work visas. I am struggling to find a job in Fiji at the moment so what I am hoping is that once I arrive I can start networking and interviewing for positions. Then once I've got the job I will just change my tourist visa to a work permit. Does that make sense ?

Anyone got any experience with applying for a visa for Fiji ? Does it take long? 

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