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Concerns about religion in Saudi Arabia

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia

I'm moving to Saudi Arabia soon, but I'm worried about the fact that I am a Christian and the country seems to be very Islamic. I've heard that there are no Christian churches in Saudi. Is this true? I want to be take my bible with me, but will I be able to, and will I still be able to practice my own religion in Saudi Arabia? 

Sufficient Traveller's Fund for Nigeria

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Lagos
is there a such thing as Sufficient Traveller's Fund fee to have on you to be able to leave nigeria. A supposed girlfriend has told me she has to have a required amount on her for safe travel from nigeria to the USA called Sufficient Traveller's Fund. She got me email from embassy and the guy wrote back that she does. I have also emailed on my own other places and got replys also stating you have to be able to show 6 months of accounts or statements assuring you can be able to leave the country of nigeria.

Suggestions for schools in Abu Dhabi

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
We're moving to Abu Dhabi with our two children (9 and 15) and we're still not sure about schools in the emirate. Time is running out and we have to make a decision soon! Anyone got any info about the best schools to send your kids to in Abu Dhabi? Realy need help here!

Can I take over the counter medicine into qatar?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Qatar
can u take over the counter painkillers- eg co codamol into qatar? or are they availibal there?only going on a visit basis but would like to clarify just dont want to run into trouble!if its on prescription does that make a diff?are there any restrictions on what prescription medication u can take in? i take regular mecication for blood pressure?thank you in advance suzzannax

Cost of living and expat taxes in Moscow

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Russia
Hi, What is the current yearly Cost of living standard Moscow and index comparison between Istanbul? What are the tax rates applicable to yearly gross salaries for an expat newly going to start to work in MOscow? Thanks for your kind and quick comments in advance Thanks and kind regards murat

Relocation to Dubai - how much can i save from $800/month salary?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
I am a Nigerian. I'm applying for a job in Dubai which i have signed a foreign visa agreement and sent to my employer. I want to ask,please can i save enough from the $800 /month salary that they will be paying me. They will provide accommodation and transportation to the work place. And please how is life over there for young guys like me. Help me,its urgent. Thank you

Woman on own in Riyadh - advice?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Riyadh

I will be working in Riyadh for a few weeks in May. On previous trips I was returned to my hotel each afternoon and remained there until collected the next morning, and all day on Friday. I was not allowed to use the pool, sit in area around the pool, eat in the hotel dining room (all meals in my room). As a woman on my own is there anywhere I can go when not working? I'm in my late 50s so not looking for a hectic social life, just something aside from sitting in my hotel room. Thanks

How can i get tac number to withdraw my money from london to my usa account

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
I like to withdraw money from my credit union in london but I need to have a tac number. I like to no how to get one and if its free. My account officer in my bank is charging 500 us dollars. Is a tac number free please help.

How can i get tac number to withdraw my money from london to my usa account

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
I like to withdraw money from my credit union in london but I need to have a tac number. I like to no how to get one and if its free. My account officer in my bank is charging 500 us dollars. Is a tac number free please help.

How can i get tac number to withdraw my money from london to my usa account

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
I like to withdraw money from my credit union in london but I need to have a tac number. I like to no how to get one and if its free. My account officer in my bank is charging 500 us dollars. Is a tac number free please help.

How can i get tac number to withdraw my money from london to my usa account

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
I like to withdraw money from my credit union in london but I need to have a tac number. I like to no how to get one and if its free. My account officer in my bank is charging 500 us dollars. Is a tac number free please help.

How can i get tac number to withdraw my money from london to my usa account

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
I like to withdraw money from my credit union in london but I need to have a tac number. I like to no how to get one and if its free. My account officer in my bank is charging 500 us dollars. Is a tac number free please help.

How can i get tac number to withdraw my money from london to my usa account

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
I like to withdraw money from my credit union in london but I need to have a tac number. I like to no how to get one and if its free. My account officer in my bank is charging 500 us dollars. Is a tac number free please help.

Family moving to Cork

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Ireland
I am moving with my family to Cork this autumn, I am transferring from the University of Iceland to the University College of Cork. My children are born in November 1997, June 2007 and February 2010. My concerns are; where do I apply for school/daycare for them ? Are there any agencies that help with that ? Who do I speak to ?

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