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qais33 wrote:the ones in homecenter are crap

I'm happy with mine. Been good for a bonk for several years now (always wanted to find an opportunity to say something like that)

King Koil are good too from what I've heard.

Ravis ...

Is this direct approach OK for UAE based companies, or would you advise the employment agency route? Direct approach usually better than employment agencies or newspaper ads, especially if you can connect with the person who can make a decision (not the HR department). I like the book "What Co...

I've not heard of one - there are a couple of schools that teach Spanish but I guess that's not what you're looking for.

Here's a list of Dubai schools. Click on curriculum column to sort by country - maybe there's an alternative that would be suitable .

Cut a long story short my friend throws a punch at him which caused the guy to bleed. Like the other posts said, that's going to cause the most problems for your friend. If your friend was provoked because the other driver started insulting his sick mother, that he was very concerned about having j...

TonyK wrote:Either you get paid for all this info, or you are the worlds greatest philanthropist!!!

Ha! I'm just bonkers .

spoonman wrote:What are you looking for when you are traveling?

Ou est le Gare du Nord SVP

arniegang wrote:"looking for/going out for much needed male attention" falls into this forum category

Oh, now I understand. I thought she was looking for the post office ...

Gracias

I'm still on probation (less than 3 months) but I would like to terminate my contract. Can I terminate the contract? On probation means the employer can terminate you with no notice and without the usual benefits due to you. I know people have left their employer while on probation without negative...

You would probably have more luck applying to one of the airlines then ...

The York Hotel and Rattlesnake have girls who don't ask what car you drive.

evoorhees wrote:I'm coming from Marina.

If there isn't a photo shop there, Ibn Battuta is closer and Salik-free from there.

rs-qt wrote:yachts

The complete system weights over 3500kg.

You put a 3.5 ton sound system in a boat ?

Can I have one for my Hobie cat?

Why are you repeating yourself? You sound like an encyclopedia salesman now.

Try Babu's Bodyshop in Satwa. Tell him bonk sent you.

benwj wrote:Must be an Australian woman then. They are all screwed in the head aren't they?

No, sometimes in other places.

rs-qt wrote:Have you got an email address of the "bodyshop"for me?

Don't know. Try babu at satwabodyshop.com

Also, if I work in Dubai for a couple of yrs and then return to the UK will I have to pay tax on my Dubai earnings to the UK government on re-entry to the country? Generally no if you're away more than one tax year but there are exceptions. Check with the tax department or tax accountant/lawyer. He...

I like the easy to orientate yourself feature because of the 3D style landmarks on your maps Mr Imap Salesman. But for navigation when driving, I prefer the Dubai Explorer series.

Here's a list of other Dubai maps worth considering.

Chocoholic wrote:was kinda hoping Hilary would become the candidate,

Really? I don't get that. I thought you were a fan of Dubai. Why anyone living here would want the anti-Dubai Hilary is beyond me.

I like imaps too. But if you want a website, here's a list of UAE maps and websites which might help (and a google map).

Chocoholic wrote:and the rooftop bar was fab!

Agree, fantastic spot.

Apparently HSBC will open accounts for non-residents. If there's a Syrian bank in the UAE, that might be worth trying. I don't know, but here's a list of UAE banks to get you started .

Of course another way is to buy a property, get a residence visa, and open a bank account.

Possible and legal: several options - investor visa, buy a property, buy a company, set up a company. Possible but not legal: visit visa and repeated renewals but you can't open bank account, get internet connection etc, and after several times, the authorities might frown or block you depending on ...

^ian^ wrote:you will get the visa.

Add "probably". As C says, owning a property does not give you the right to a residence visa.

Concord wrote:If you are of working age and got no job you should not get a residency visa anywhere in the world!

So anyone who retires before 65 should not be allowed to live anywhere except their home country?

The company has to do it themselves I think. Don't they have a PRO?

Although I do vaguely recall an advertisement from an organisation about processing visa stuff. Was it the health department? That doesn't sound right.

M! wrote:never ever seen anyone who devides plastics, glass, paper etc.....

Visit Germany, Austria, a bunch of other European countries.

I know retired people who are still of "working age" (what you said first).

I know working people who are of "retired age" too .

You can get a job but not a good one. Diploma or Masters gets you into somewhere like the Higher Colleges of Technology (they might be masters only). Here's a list of UAE colleges.