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I'm flying to Abu Dhabi for 2 weeks (working at the science festival) from Nov 9th to the 24th, can anyone recommend to me and my colleagues flying out where the best ladies nights are? We have been before and know a little of what to expect but advice is always welcomed! For instance, does the emirates hotel still have no limit on what drinks Ladies can receive on ladies nights?

Please i would want to know the best way to get a job in dubai, am an IT professional and i install and manage various electronic security equipments. Example CCTV, access control, Alarm systems etc. I it possible i can be in Nigeria and get secure a Job in UAE?

Hi, I have subclass 189 permanent visa and want to know if I have to pay school fees for public schools in Australia. Please let me know how much fees should I expect to pay if any? Thanks, Hiral

I am a student looking to go study and work in Dubai at the same time. I will be 17 years old when I arrive in college. I heard that a work permit is only issued to people above 18 years of age. My question is, whether I can complete my first year of college on a student visa without working and then get a work permit for the following years? If I can, then what is the procedure? I would really appreciate it if this question is answered.

Hi There

I am a South African currently working in Maputo and I am in the process of applying for my work visa.

Currently I have to cross the Border monthly to have my visa renewed.

My question is:

What will the cost of living in Nigeria be?

Hi, we are looking at a job in Kenya as a dairy farm manager- they have asked what salary package we would want- any advice on what salary is good in terms of cost of living etc ? Thanks

Hello, I have recently joined this forum - I am from Australia and am currently negotiating a contract with a company located in Abu Dhabi. I am considering living in Dubai with my wife and 2 kids due to access to better schools and lifestyle. Can anyone share their experience on whether this is advisable due to daily commute and any other challenges? Thanks!

I am a citizen of the USA, born here. I heard that one can gain dual citizenship in Italy if their roots are not too far removed from Italy. My mother's father came from Sicily as a boy with his parents, and my mother's maternal grandparents also came from Sicily to the US and raised their family here. So, I am second-generation American on my grandfather's side and third-generation on my grandmother's side. Anybody out there who knows about this?? Or at least whom to contact?? Thanks, Rebecca P.

Dears, i would like to know if a AED 40k monthly salary (accomodation and flight included) is a good salary for a single person to leave in Abu Dabhi? what are the best regions to leave in Abu Dabhi best regards

I am presently a non resident of UAE, Dubai or Abu Dhabi. Me and my wife are intending to start new small business of Beauty and Hair Stylist Salon in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. We are known to the market of UAE as I used to work in Oil and Gas in Habshan, Abu Dhabi on Work Resident Visa but that has come to an end two years back. Also we have experince of similar business in our local city. Can anyone guide me through. Starting from which visa we will be eligible for, should I go with visit visa first or should I apply for Investor visa?

Hi there

I'm considering going to teach in the Middle East, and Oman has become a possibility. I like the idea of it because it isn't as popular as Dubai, but I was just wondering how strict they are with Islamic customs there. Will I be able to walk around in Western clothes (within reason) or is it more like Saudi Arabia where I will have to cover my head?

If anyone has any advice, I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks!

Sally

Hi everyone

I'm considering applying for an HR position based in Bucharest. I know Romania isn't exactly the most popular destination for expats, but any help or advice would be really appreciated.

While the job would pay quite well, I am more concerned about the kind of lifestyle I'm going to have there - basically, will I be able to have a good quality of life away from work?

Any insights would be great.

Best,

Phil

Hi there

I am considering going to teach abroad for a year from next year. I know a few friends in South Korea and China, but was wondering about Taiwan, specifically Taipei. What is the quality of life like there, and is will it be less of an adjustment that SK and China?

Any advice would be helpful

Warm regards,

Belinda

Hello

My name is Pravesh, and I have been offered a job at a IT company in Dublin. I was wondering - is this a good idea? I know it will be very different from what I am used to. Any advice would be very welcome.

Many thanks,

Pravesh

I am a student looking to study in university in Dubai. I have two questions. One is, can I study in Dubai on a work permit? The second one is, what is the minimum age requirement for signing up for the work permit?

Do I need to have my employment card with me to leave Oman? My employer hasn't issued the card and I need to go out of the country.

Hi! I'm from Mexico and I'm moving to Pretoria next june. I'm very worried because I've heard some comments about security, I have been told that using public transportation is very dangerous and that I shouldn't be alone at night nearby University (I'm going to do mi PhD in the University of Pretoria). I would like to know If all of this is true, should I consider buying a car? is the university an insecure space? Thank you!

Hello We have recently started the process of investigating a possible move to Chengdu with our family. We are two adults, two children and a dog. Any advice or information on what life is like for a family in China and Chengdu would be gratefully received. We are traditionally a family who likes to get out in the open, cycling, walking and discovering new places. We have a dog who we like to walk with each day. We like to socialise with families, bbq's, etc.

Hi, I’m a Portugese passport holder and have lived in the UK. My wife holds a Indian passport has Residence card of a Family Member of an EEA National Visa for 5 year. We are planning a one week trip to Portugal in January 2015.Does my wife need an Portugese visa (schengen visa) for this short trip or can she travel with me as long as we carry a copy of our marriage certificate?as well as does we require hotel accomodation proof & travel insurance required must ? Pls do the needful.

Hi I am planning on movin to barcelona with my new partner and my kids (if the want to) I'd just like to kno more about the place, and to b sure if a place exists that I am moving to. Hope some 1 can help

Hi Can anyone help me out by suggesting a gated community near green wood international school bangalore to rent in the first place Rs 30000 to 45 000 and to buy later.school for children would be Green wood High International and my work place would be at Marathalli

I have now obtained a residency status in Spain, just to avoid the hassle of obtaining a tourist visa, however, the maximum time I would spend in Spain, would never exceed 4 months in a year (including interrupted visits). My question, what triggers the need to pay income tax as a resident? Is it the residency status or the duration of my stay?

I had a very important courier pack sent to me by UK Mail. It has been here for 3 weeks now and I have the AWB no. etc. Who do I contact here to find out where it might be? I am finally convinced that the UK is a third world country - The UK Mail people will NOT accept any enquiry from the recipient (me) or the sender for 100 days. Great customer service you Poms for a time sensitive important courier pack. This means my wife and I could be separated for over 3 months. Any advice much appreciated! Thanks David

Hi there,my husband is thinking of perhaps taking a job in Abu Dhabi next year and I'm desperately worried about our son. He will be 16 then and will be just at the stage of starting college. He is not an academic boy and wants to do some sort of vocational course such as plumbing, however, he's not sure what yet. I've googled for information on British international schools with vocational courses and not found anything. Surely there must be something, not all kids are academic. I'd really appreciate any help and advice on offer. Many thanks. April