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Advice on renewing work permits for Dubai

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
I hope someone can answer this ASAP.

My husband works in Dubai I live in uk with two of our children. He can not come to uk without a visa. But he only has two months left of his work visa before renewal which Isn't a problem but untill the work visa has not been renewed for over six months he cannot apply for visa to uk to visit us as Dubai needs to know he is returning to UAE.

Advice on working in Riyadh at Al Khaleej Education and Training

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Riyadh
i have a job offer from al khaleej education and training in riyadh. i need to know is this a good, reputable company to work for? also need to know about their family housing - is it comfortable,relatively maintenance free, good for children. due to arrive in early febuary 2013. your advice is greatly appreciated.

Is this salary sufficient for Hong Kong?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Hong Kong

Hi. I am an engineer and recently selected for a job in HK. Now waiting for my visa, as they say it will take 2 to 3 month. Its a Pharmaceuticals Company and they offer for 16K with accommodation, lunch, Transport & Medical Insurance, year end performance bonus. My question is, is it good enough or I am missing anything?

Relocating pets from South Africa to Abu Dhabi

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
We will soon be relocating to Abu Dhabi and I would like to find out what the costs are to relocate animals. We have 2 dogs. What are the costs of permits and airline tickets (more ore less and the cost ot the microchips. Are there any other costs (except for the vaccinations).

Home schooling in Saudi

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
I am from NZ and I have 3 children( 6 years , 8 years and 10 years) who are on a waiting list for the British school in Riyadh and may not get in for a few months worst case September and will have to home school them. We want them to go to British school as my husband work will only pay fully for this school. Does any one know any good Internet based schooling site that I can use to help with my home schooling as at moment I do not know where to start. Thanks

Moving to Hong Kong from Mumbai – is this a good offer?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Hong Kong

hi All, I was great reading different blog and it relly helped a lot so firth THANKS for that first. Now its question time :) I am having 7 years of experience in IT industry and got an offer from a Hong Kong based company which is offering 25K HKD per month plus a fully furnished accomodation along with a Mobile package. I will be moving with my wife. is this offer a good deal considering th experience and cost of living? Looking forward for your response. Thanks Sunil

What are my chances of finding a job in Hong Kong?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Hong Kong

Hi all Just a quick question regarding employment in Hong Kong. my friend moved to Hong Kong for a role in Recruitment around seven months ago and has been informing me of the pros and cons of life in the city. I visited for around three months but didn't attempt to secure a job as I was purely traveling and wanted to visit other country's and had to return to the UK due to the sale of my flat. I was very interested to find out if it would be possible to secure a role in Hong Kong without a degree, I am a thirty year old British citizen with twelve years Account management experience.

Visa questions about Oman

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oman

Hi There, Am going to get a Accountant job in Muscat and they are offering 600RO. And i was working in Oman 2 years back. My question is .. Is it possible to take my wife along with me at the time of joining. In a sence can my sponcers apply working visa for me and resident visa for my wife so that both can travel at same day. Please let me know asap.

Cost of living in Hong Kong - advice please?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Hong Kong

Hi , me and my family is moving to Hong Kong. I will be working in the admiralty area and I am looking for 2 bed flat in and around area which I can commute to easily.

My budget would be be between HKD 16,000 and HKD 18,000. I am also looking for good reasonable school for my son who will have to start Kindergarten in September.

Since we don't know anyone in Hong Kong I would also appreciate if you could let me kno the average monthly utility bill.

Thank you.

Salary for an Engineer in Abu Dhabi

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


I'm receiving an offer for a engineering/ technical support in oil and gas multinational service company and the offer was USD 7500/ month .

I need some advise if this is good offer, had 6 years experience in this field.

Also are there anything to consider before taking the offer and make a move?really appreciate your help

Claiming retirement pension in Norway to top up UK state pension

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Norway
We moved from UK in March 2012. We get UK state pensions my husband and I. Can we get topup money from Norwegian Government. I am 63 and my husband is 66. I hope u can help me .Our total income is nearly 14,000 kroners per month.

Advice needed on how to cancelling a work visa for Saudi Arabia

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
I am working in Saudi Arabia.I completed my 2 years contract but my company is not giving me an exit permit (my visa is engineer work visa). I have got an offer from oman ,shall I go to oman without cancelling the visa for Saudi Arabia. Please guide me

Indian Female searching for jobs in Riyadh

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Riyadh
Can anyone help me to search jobs in Riyadh as I have graduate in computers & I have also done hotel management in the past. I have four year experince in hotels as a Front office executive & Admin in MNCs. please guide me to serach a admin jobs in hospitals in Riyadh. I will be able join immediately.

Canadian Citizen with TN Visa working in Dubai

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
I am a Canadian citizen, entering into a Contract with a US Company (Recruiting firm). The nature of the work requires to travel to Dubai for 6 - 12 months, and some work will also take place in the US (approx 3 months). If I have a TN1 Visa, what kind of visa do I need to travel to and work in Dubai for the US Company?

Job opportunities and lifestyle for Indians in Hong Kong?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Hong Kong

I am planning to move to hong kong. I am a muslim and i want to know the job opportunities for indians in hong kong and also about the living style there. Is there any specific site for job opportunities? Please let me know.

about relative visa for South Africa

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: South Africa
hi i m on work permit in south africa..n my wife has spouse permit on me. now she is in india for delivering a baby... i want to know that after my wife delivery, can i get my babys visa on my n her permit n what are the requirements n age of child should be?? n how much time it will take to get visa... i need it fast... please advica.. samir.

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