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I'm very seriously considering a job offer I have for Qatar, but I want to get a better idea of what the work environment would be like. Is the language a problem, are their long hours involved, are people generally pretty diligent - or is it a lackadaisacal, lazy work culture?

If I have a residence permit to work in Qatar do I need to get an exit visa to leave the country for a brief vacation back to the States. Will my employer sort this out for me, or is it my responsibility to organise the exit visa?

I'm in Canada going to school right now and I'm very serious about moving to Italy and working there. I've been trying to find information on practising there but I've become quite unsuccessful in finding any information. thanks!

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My husband has been offered jobs in both Abu Dhabi and Qatar, and as the salaries are relatively similar, we're trying to decide in which city we'd be able to have a better lifestyle. As I'll have to give up my job, and likely won't be working initially in either destination, it's important to me to find out about making friends in both Qatar and Abu Dhabi.

Can anyone comment on the social scene in Qatar and let me know if there's any groups/clubs where there's opportunities to meet other like-minded expat women.

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My company is looking to send me to Doha to start-up a Middle Eastern branch of our processing plant (thought, I'd mainly be doing client services work).

They've offered me a package of 30,000 QAR, excluding accommoation and transport. Is these a good enough salary to live a decent life in Qatar and to save money? What other inclusions should I negotiate.

Any advice you can give would be helpful.

Hello. I am planning on relocating to Dubai. I am would really appreciate some advice on what to expect - in particular what is the lifestyle like, is Dubai unbearibly hot? Is there much to do at weekends, do expats leave the city? Is there a good expat scene, what are most expats like! I am quite excited about the idea of relocating to Dubai and would love to hear some first-hand advice. Where do most expats live in Dubai? Do people live in apartments or in houses. Look forward to hopefully hearing from someone. Tom

We are moving to Adelaide from the Netherlands and looking for a reliable international moving company with good pricing? If you were happy with yours, please let us know why and who you worked with! Thanks (:

My husband has just got a job in hong kong i want to join him asap but am having difficulty finding schooling for my 8 and 11 year old, with long waiting lists for the international and esf schools, can anyone offer any advice. Thanks

Hi We are probably going to Australia in a couple of years as a part of my PHD study. We are a family of two adults and three kids, and are trying to plan our economy when/if we end up going but I can't find any info on daycare and kindergarten prices, other than it can be quite expensive. Can anyone please help us on this...?

Dear Sir, As per new rule of Dubai, is it necessory to test Hepatitis B for new labour resident visa applicant who is not under six catagories of workers? I am in Nepal now. I have passive hepatitis B. I want to come dubai, abu dhabi as accountant/auditor. Can I get new work residency visa? I will be waiting for you response.

My husband is retiring next year and we're planning on migrating from the UK to Cyprus. He has a sizeable pension, but we're still wary of the cost of living in Cyprus. Ideally, we want to sell our house here and buy something quaint in a village in the South not too far from Limassol. Can anyone give an idea of cost of living - how much would you anticipate spending monthly to have a decent comfortable lifestyle?

Can you use Skype in Dubai, or is it banned? If I already have it installed on the laptop I plan on bringing, do I need to remove it?

Can someone explain what tax equalisation is, and what I should negotiate in my job contract?

What can be the monthly average expenditure for a couple to stay in Nairobi for moderate lifestyle?(considering 1 bhk rented apartment and minimum possible expenses)

Is it a good idea to import a car to Qatar, rather than buy used or new? What are import duties like? Does the money you end up saving make up for the hassle of organising the import?

I know Skype is banned in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, just wondering if the same is true for Qatar. What if you load the software onto your computer prior to arriving?

Relocating from South Africa to Qatar, and like all good people down on the tip of the "dark" continent - concerned with safety. Do I need to be worries about crime in Qatar? What measures should be taken with home security, driving safety, etc...

I am looking for anyone who has advice on relocating, beginning from scratch. My wife and I are looking to uproot and begin again somewhere else but finding employment and the legal ability to work are daunting. Any helpers?

I live in Riyadh and have been wanting to organise a family trip to Jeddah to go diving. Can anyone recommend a good English speaking agency or instructor that can help me with arrangements?

How much school allowance should I negotiate in my expat contract to Jeddah. I'm an American and will be bringing my wife and 13-year old across.

Seems like a lot of expats complain about the weather in Jeddah. I'm coming from snow, freezing rain and below zero temperatures; so heat and humidity are definitely welcome. That said, is it completely overbearing. Do most places have air-conditioning?

i am moving from the UK to Paris for 4 months and i have rheumatoid Arthritis and the medicine i have to take every week means i need a blood test every month to check my blood. Should i take out private medicial care for this? if so what would you recommend? can i go to a local gp and have the test? how can i obtain my regular medication? any help would be grateful appreciated.

Hello, I would like to know the cost of renting a house ( two or three bedroom) and the cost of schools in China for children between 3 and 15 years old. Thank you!!!

What is the job prospect for the city of Calgary like for an Electronic Engineer?

Moving to Saudi Arabi with my husband, and trying to do some preliminary research about my future lifestyle. It seems that most women do not work - I'm a teacher and this has always been an important part of my life. Are there any opportunities for women to find such jobs?