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Brand Manager Position offer @ multinational joint venture FMCG business (Jeddah) Saudi Arabia

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
I have been offered a Brand Manager Position at a multinational joint venture FMCG business (Jeddah) Saudi Arabia. The position is at a middle management level .They offer 7500 SR basic + 2650 Accommodation + car with family status.. How lucrative is the offer? What’s the market rate like around there? I Very much appreciate advice from anyone in the industry / marketing fraternity in SA. I’m presently holding the same position at a world renowned MNC in Sri Lanka

Women drivers in Saudi Arabia

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
I'm moving to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with my husband. He will be working during the day and I will basically be a house wife. I hvae heard that women are not allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia. Is this true? I'm worried that I will not be able to get around Jeddah independently. What options do I have for transport in Jeddah as a women living in Saudi Arabia?

Is having personal bank accounts from two different banks prohibited in Saudi Arabia?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Eastern Province
I am an expatriate worker here in Saudi Arabia for more than two (2) years now and I wanted to open a personal account to another bank other than the present bank institution where my salary is being forwarded to. One of the requirements is the Salary and Employment Certificate in opening up an account and our company won't issue said certification unless I have a document from my present bank showing the cancellation of my account and our HR also told me that "any employee cannot possess two personal accounts into different bank". Is this true with regards to Saudi Banking Laws?

Brighton College in Abu Dhabi

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Submitted by tompitman on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
We are writing a guide to international schools in Abu Dhabi and will include a review on the Brighton College in Abu Dhabi. The school only opened in September 2011 and so the jury is out. Brighton College plans to enrol 800 students by September 2012. If you are an Abu Dhabi parent with children at the school or have knowledge of the school, please reply and add comments / a review on the school. I attach a snippet of our guide to the school below. Many thanks.

Engineers moving back to Blighty South England

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Australia
I am originally from Birmingham UK and moved out to New Zealand and Australia in 2004 but decided to return back to Blighty but not settle back in the sunny sites of Birmingham and instead settled in the South of England, My family and I find it much more pleasent than the north, we based our selves in the Southampton area, plus it was a good location for the sort of work we do, so if you are looking to move down to Hampshire, Dorset, West Sussex, give me a call on 01983 727012 or Email me on [email protected] and I can guide you in the right direction or help you secure a position

Putting a position on hold in Abu Dhabi

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
Pls I just got a mail from my prospective employer informing me that they are putting my position on hold due to some re-organizational changes, and also they will communicate to me if there are new updates, am just worried cos the mail is not clear, i need interpretation considering that i have been waiting for my joining date with them. Thanks

Good american school and area in Abu Dhabi to live with family

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
husband got a job from Abu Dhabi, 4 kids, 16, 13, 9 ,and 5, basic salary 40,000 pm and 60,000pm housing and utilities allowance and 20,000 education allowance per year for 3 kids, medical covered. my question is it a good package and can we save some money and where to live within the main area of Abu dhabi? should get villa or apartment looking for 4 bedroom with parking and which schoolwith american mode of teaching,? anybody with answers please.

Dental Practice in Zurich?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Zurich
I have an offer to move to Zurich, my wife is a dental surgeon in London, she is qualified in India, and has passed her Registration exams required by the UK dental association and has been practicing dentistry in London since the past 7 years. Can she continue her practice in Zurich if we move there???

Private Gastroenterologist in Barcelona?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Barcelona
I am finding it very hard to find any kind of list of english speaking Gastroenterologists who take private appointments. I have only found Teknon who for first consultation charge 320 euros and not even with the gastroenteroligist. Surely there are more available in this city and hopefully less than 200 for a consultation? Anybodys help would be much appreciated.

Residential areas in Bangalore near Embassy Golf Links Business Park?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Bengaluru
Hi All, I will be relocating to Bangalore in March 2nd week with my family. My working location would be near Embassy Golf Links Business Park .Can somebody please provide pointers to good residential areas near (max 5-6 km) to the place? I would also need some good primary schools around. Thanks in advance Regadrs, Ashish

How can I get a working visa for myself as accompanying spouse in Qatar?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Qatar

my husband is getting a job in qatar as a executive chef in four star hotel.he is offered 11,000 riyal per month, accomdation (fully furnished,free electricity & water)free pick & drop.i dont think we would able to save money for our two yrs old son.how can i get a working visa for myself.pls note that i m not working rightnow. pls revert asap.

Abu Dhabi is it worth it?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
whats this deal like to be able to live and save - family of four (2 adults and 2 children) 30,000 to 34,000 – Basic + 9,800 to 12,500 – Housing ( all in AED) Benefits Medical Insurance + Air Tickets ( For Self and Family) + Children Education allowance(As per Standard Scales) + Relocation Allowance i really want to accept however not if we wont be able to live? Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks x

Which are the best International schools in Madrid for British expats?

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Submitted by tompitman on
Destination: Madrid
Are you a parent with children at school in Madrid? Can you offer advice on the best international schools in Madrid for the children of British and American expats? We are putting together a schools guide for expats moving to Madrid and it would be really helpful to get advice from expats living in Madrid. We are listing the following schools 

International College Spain
Hastings School
City Country School
King's College British School of Madrid
American School of Madrid
British Council School
International School of Madrid

What is the best way to approach job applications in Singapore?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Singapore

Hi All I am an Indian currently working in Africa, just in case of finding a better prospect i would like to relocate to Singapore, to be honest from my side i come across a loads of Job offers in my industry of which most of them i will get suited. My question is whether to continue applying through various websites or take a chance and land in Singapore to get placed in a suitable offer.

Culture in Oman and dress for women

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oman
My husband has been offered a job in Oman, and we're weighing the pros and cons before he accepts. We've never lived in a Middle Eastern country, though we have travelled extensively. Can anybody comment on the restrictive nature of the culture? Is it difficult to live in Oman according to liberal western habits? Do women need to wear headscarves all the time?

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