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I'm going to be moving to Dubai in October, but I'm still a bit nervous about going on my own, especially as a woman. Are women's rights quite restricted? Do I need to dress conservatively, and wear an abaya? I want to enjoy my time there and not be confined to my apartment, can I go out alone and am I able to drive a car?

I'm thinking of moving to Amsterdam to experience a bit more European culture and just to do something different - as an EU citizen do I need a visa and work permit for the Netherlands if I want to do this?

Hello I am expat from india getting usd 2500 in ghana have. I have a small family - me, wife and small kid of 2 yr old. Is it good to accept this opportunity, what is social life like? And my family is purely vegetrian, is Ghana is safe for small family, or how much minimum expense fo I need to settle over there?

Hi, I'm moving to HK at the end of August but coming out end of July to do a reccy for a couple of days. Can anyone recommend a good, reliable estate agent so I can arrange some viewings before I move permanently? I'm looking to rent somewhere affordable but commutable to Central Harbour and in an expat area (Midlevels has been recommended. Cheers.

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I would like to know best schools in Vienna for 5 years child

Looking to rent an apartment in Beijing for the short-term as I'm going there for work for six months. What's the best way to find an apartment to rent in Beijing. What are the best areas to stay as an expat in Beijing?

HI.I am a South African that has been accepted for a Aviation position in Abu Dhabi.I have firstly waited for six weeks to get management approval for the position and have now been told it has been submitted to the department of labour.Could you tell me how long does it take for this approval,or is there a way of tracking the approval process. I would also like to know if the villa complex of Al Reef is recommended for a family with 3 young children

We will be visiting Jeddah for a few days in a couple of weeks because my husband has been offered a job there and before accepting, we want to see what it is like. Now I have read a lot about Jeddah on this forum as well as on others, but what I would like to know if i should start wearing an abaya the minute I leave the plane? Or can I wait till we leave our hotel for example or, if I dress conservatively, can I refrain from wearing the abaya for the few days we will be there? I do not wish to offend. Any advice or experiences?

Hi my husband has an offer to move to AD and would love to know whether it is an offer we should accept given our circumstances. We are a family of 3 (1 very young baby)& only he will be working: Salary is USD 18.000 per month Most of the normal benefits. Is buying a nearly new second hand car a good idea? Is the salary package being offered sufficient? What should our average monthly utility expenses be? Average grocery bills? We both like to play golf and go to the gym.

Dear All I have recently relocated to India. Can any one give reviews on Oakridge International School - India. I heard from some Indian forums that this is India's largest International School. Please suggest me on this

Hi, Could anyone please enlighten me about the situation in jeddah. I am to be deployed by my company early next year to set up a small production plant in Jeddah for Effective Microorganism @ for cleaning industy. I am tasked to set up the operation and to look for small factory or warehouse facility to house the production and storage. Can someone please assist me in terms of the real estate rate in jeddah as i am looking for built up area of 3000 sq foot or 278 square meter for storage n small scale manufacturing. Thanks n best regards. Tony (Malaysia)

We are currently writing a guide to international and private schools in Johannesburg which might be of interest to expat parents with kids looking to move to Johannesburg. Any expat parent reviews or South African parent reviews of schools in Johannesburg would be welcome.

We are particularly interested in the following:

Brescia House
British International School
Charterhouse
Roedean
St Davids
St Peters College
St Johns College

Also, any suggestions for other good schools we should look into? Any insights welcome!

I know that Hong Kong was rated as the 9th most expensive place to live in 2011 but just wondering what are the most expensive places & the cheapest places to live in Hong Kong? When I say the most expensive or the cheapest, I'm simply asking overall (eg. rent, groceries, transport, etc). Thanks!

I can't seem to find much by way of expat reviews and parent comments on the Nexus International School in Singapore (NISS). Anybody on this forum have opinions about it?

I am recieving ssdi and wonder can I move to London and collect it? I also would want to know if finding a part time job is possible for an American with a disability? I also would want to try to finish my college credits and possiby go to work full time some day and become a citizen ?

I'm a sixteen year old girl. My dad is seriously looking into a company in saudi arabia. I know that we would live on a compound, and i would be allowed to wear what i want. But what is there to do? Also what are schools like? I'd likely be attending the American international school. I just kind of want to know a litle bit.

I will be reaching Sydney for my PhD program. Wanted to know about the part time jobs that I could opt for.

Hey all...i'm Sara, from Mumbai, India. I am going to moving soon to NYC to pursue theater studies. Any suggestions on international relocation companies in New York, possibly ones that have offices in India? If you have any prior experience with international movers, could you please advice on time taken, possible damage in transit and any expenses incurred at the port of landing? Your help would be much appreciated!

Selling my 2011 Lexus LX 570 Base for $23,000 and 2011 Toyota 4Runner Limited for $15000 mileages are 8644 and 10093 respectively,My wife is also selling her 2012 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X for $10,500 and mileage is: 3650,All cars are almost like new,no dents,accidents,no damages,no scratches.All the three vehicles comes with Full Options and accessories and spares,We are first owners and we are open to offers.To test drive,pictures or negotiations,Kindly send me an email: [email protected]

Hi expat parents

Does anyone have their kids at the Integrated International School in Singapore? I hear they have a very good special needs programme, is this true? Any comments and insights welcome!

Hey everyone, we're moving to Amsterdam in a few months and we just trying to gather as much info as possible before we make the big move. One important thing we are concerned about is transport. I've heard the Dutch transport system is excellent. Do you think it's worth buying a car in Holland or can we get by with just relying on the public transport in the Netherlands? 

Hello - we are doing some research on the GEMS Royal Dubai School? If there are any parents reading this forum who have children or have had children at the school please get in touch. How do you rate the school, the facilities, the staff etc. Also what other English curriculum schools would you recommend for primary school in Dubai?

Hello - we are trying to find out about the GEMS Cambridge International School in Dubai and have been looking online for comments by parents who have their children there - but we cannot find any! It would be really helpful to hear some first-hand comments from parents to hear their view on the school and also on other British curriculum schools in Dubai. Any comments much appreciated.

Hi, i'm Saybal from India. Have around 14 years of work experience mainly into Sales & Business Development. Out of 14 years, 9 years had been into IT Sales (property management Solution, ISP & Recruitment Automation Industry) and last 5 years into Pharmaceutical Device Companies. Currently work as senior level executive. I'm planning to move to HK with family. I would like to know what kind of Job Opportunities & Salary i can expect ? Look forward to an expert advice.