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Hello everyone! I am a 24 year old male who has recently been offered the chance to work in Doha as a physiotherapist, my salary would be £36,000qar a month. I am just looking for general advice, is this a good salary? Me and my girlfriend are not married, what are our options? What are the best areas for price and quality of life, to rent in Doha? Would it be easy for my girlfriend to find work in Doha? The Doha page was so helpful :) Would love to exchange emails with someone in a similar position, I am British :) Thank you

Hi I am interested to know the re-entry procedure after changing job in oman.

We're moving to Warsaw for a year for a contract position. I'd like my kids to continue their American education while there. Are there any international schools in Poland, particularly Warsaw, that follow an American curriculum? Any insights into the general education system in Poland welcome!

Dear experts, My company(work here for 2years 7months) who is a Swiss MNC wanted to send me to their sister plant in China for a senior sales job. I have 10 years sales experience in total. My question is, do Chinese authorities allow me who had an incomplete Advance Diploma in Electrical & Electronics to work as an expat in China? My college who offered the course had discontinued the course, thus I cannot finish it. Your advise and help is very much appreciated. Thanks. Sleepless now..

I would like to know what it is like to be a Western expat in Egypt. Is there a social life? Is it easy to make friends? If anyone has moved there and can share their experience with me I would really appreciate it. Thanks. 

Hi. I am moving to Denmark and want to know if I will qualify for free healthcare there? Or do I need to take out my own health insurance? Thank you.

How hard is it to get a personal loan from banks in Saudi Arabia, i.e. how long after you start with a company? And what sort of deal, how much can you borrow? Over how long? And what sort of rate?

Hello, I will be relocating to Jubail for the next 6 months and it seems that there is a Jubail chapter of the Hash House Harriers.

As it seems to be one of the only opportunities to meet other expats in the area, I'd love to join and hash, but I can't seem to find any information as to when or how often they meet.

Please let me know if you have any information, it'd be much appreciated! Thanks!

I am considering a college faculty position as an associate professor in education in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

I am from the U.S., and I need to know what the monthly salary range would be for that position in Saudi Arabia.

I am a UK citizen resident in Italy. I have rented property in the UK and pay the difference between UK and Italian tax on my taxable income. Mario Monte introduced IVIE tax on property owned overseas. Our tenants pay the Council Tax on our UK property to the UK local council. We are now being asked by the Italian Agenzia Entrata to pay IVIE tax on our UK property too. Surely this is unfair. It's double taxation. Does anybody know if it is right for us to pay IVIE? Does anybody know how this tax is calculated? The Italian Agenzia Entrata don't seem able to answer my questions.

I've been in country for 3 weeks and a white Sr. Manager on assignment. My husband is African American and will be joining me in 1 month. So far I have seen no interracial couples in South Africa or Joburg. Will we have issues together? We are in our early 50s and been married for 20 years....not that it matters :) Thanks!

Hello all! I've been in country for 3 weeks and expect to work here for approximately 18 months on assignment. My husband will be joining me from the US in 1 month. The most difficult decision regards our dog...do we bring her or not? She has never flown before and hates high winds after living through hurricanes in Houston. Has anyone heard of issues with Customs? How is the process returning to the States? What is the chance of having problems getting her back into America? While we are in RSA she will remain in Secunda the entire time. Thanks so much!!!

Hi I have heard that there is a limitation for the living allowance (exempt of tax) in terms of % of the basic salary, something like: living allowance <33% of the basic salary Is this correct? If so, why is that? Thanks!

Hi freinds

i am a cameroonian and i have just graped a job in ABU DHABI with a monthly salary of 400000 frs cfa, accomodation excluded .i would like to know from you guys if i can cope. thanks

We are soon relocating to Maputo. I am looking for a house or apartment to rent in Maputo, Matola or areas close. Who can i contact ?

I am having a short etrm project for 7 to 0 months in Riyadh and I gather rent is the major cost.

I'd like to know the rental cost for a single person with cooking facilty plus fridge and shower facility? Is rent payable every month or a year remt in advance or can there is month to month lease agreements?

How do I get to know where the rental buildings are available as I do nto see much of Internet afvt. like in the USA? Originally I am from India but now in the USA, but do not mind staying in a not-so-posh luxurious rental complex?

i am a doctor i wish to get my mother with me in saudi arabia as i m working in hail as physician.what are requirements & how i go for these

Am an Indian currently residing in oman.Am a post graduate in Computer Applications and have no working experience.Am searching a computer related job in oman.Can anyone tell me how much salary i can get as a starter here??

Hello. My UK company is going to be contracted to a Turkish company to provide my services. I will not be employed by the Turkish company but contracted to them. What happens about work permits and visas?

i have offered lecturer job in Oman with one lac Indian rupees (700 riyals). 5+ exp in teaching and CCNA +Microsoft certification is it a acceptable salary for my exp

I have got a job offer for OMR 2900 per month all inclusive , is it a good offer ? Can I get gated community apartment or townhouse in Oman at reasonable rents ? Pls advise . Regards

Hi guys

I'm relocating to Egypt from the UK at the end of the year and would like to know what the public transport is like in the country. I think it would be fine in Cairo where I'm living, but what about getting from city to city?

Are there trains and buses etc? Or would I need a car?

Any comments would be a big help.

Thanks 

Sally

Hi All , I am from India and have received an offer from an Abu Dhabi employer.I have submitted my attested documents to them and they have start my visa processing on 11th May 2013. I just want to know the average processing time for the visa? Also ,is it e-visa that I will be receiving ? Thanks , Smita

I am investigating the possibility of moving to one of these Emirates in 12 months time, once I've qualified in Software Development (I'm from Ireland). I am curious to gain a perspective for the availability of jobs in the region, what sort of companies are based there and whether it is an expanding industry there? Furthermore, is there a willingness among IT companies to hire graduates and provide training to them or is it only those with relevant experience who have a chance of gaining employment. Also, are the salaries competitive compared to Western Europe?

HI ALL FRIENDS, I AM FROM INDIA AND PLANNING TO SHIFT TO RIYADH, PLEASE SUGGEST WHATS THE MINIMUM SALARY I SHOULD BE LOOKING FOR SO THAT I CAN SAVE ATLEAST USD 2000 PER MONTH ? PLEASE ADVISE URGENTLY.. THANKS BALESH