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I'm thinking of starting a business in China, but I'm not too sure about the business culture and whether it's worth it. Anyone here working in China and have some advice for me?

Good Morning, I would like to know the correct age requirement and cost for shipping a puppy to the United States from Oslo, Norway? Also, how old does a puppy need to be for traveling with a puppy as carry-on baggage? I'm trying to compare these two different travel options to decide which would be a better way of shipping my new puppy from Oslo, Norway to San Antonio, TX (USA) Thanks for any help that you can provide.

Can you download kindle ebooks easily in Saudi Arabia? Also, do you have to pay much custom duty to take a Kindle in to the country? Thanks.

I'm an engineer considering a job offer in the construction industry in Saudi Arabia, but worried about the weather conditions, especially as I will spend many hours outdoors. Any expats living in Riyadh who can give me some advice about their experience with the heat and dust in Saudi Arabia?

We are moving to Jeddah with our two children (aged 7 and 9) and wanted to know if anyone could recommend a good English international school in the city?

I am just enquiring does any one know about the British International School Nord Angli Abu Dhabi, do ye have kids going there or know any one going there, yere comments will be appreciated, Im thinking of sending my son (7) there, but would like some feed back thanks, Deecailin

Hi, I am a married father of 3 from Ireland who is thinking of relocating to Abu Dhabi with my family. Can you please tell me what the opportunites are like for male primary school teachers. I have registered with two agaencies but they seem to be only interested in female primary teachers. Any help would be appreciated, thank you. Colin

My husband is considering a job offer in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, and I would most likely accompany him. I've heard this region is far more strict in terms of religion and women's rights than in Riyahd and Jeddah. Is this true?

What are the best english speaking international schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and is the government at all involved in the curriculum - ie are children forced to study islam for example and girls allowed to wear normal clothes?

Hi, My husband got a job offer in Munich. Can anyone advice us how much relocation cost is offerd in the industry and the cost of living in Munich? We are planning to move if everything works out well... Thank you

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

 I was wondering if anyone knows if doctors are easy to come by in Saudi Arabia and what the standard of healthcare in Jeddah is like. I'm going to be living in Jeddah for the next year and have a health condition which requires me to have regular medical check-ups.

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?

Hello, i live in Greece and i would like to work in Canada, what should i do?

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?

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.

Hello, what is the GEMS American Academy school in Abu Dhabi like - does anyone on this forum have children there? We'd be interested to hear what its like academically but also comment on extra curriular activities and what the general vibe is like. 

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

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

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.

Are there any expat parents out there who have children at the Australian School of Abu Dhabi. It would be great to get impartial advice on the school. Thanks.

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I"m getting married to a Mauritian national who will come to live with me in South Africa. What documents would i need for him to come and work?

Can anyone give some advice on whether I should choose an international school or a state school in the the UK?

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???