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without a doubt, the answer is yes. applying for a job whilst in the uae will give you edge over candidate who are out of the country. the employer can meet and interview you at legnth. the employer does not have to pay to have to re-located as you are already here. you can evaluate the employer fac...

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Hi there, It really depends on the employer; legally they have no obligation to provide your wife with a ticket, unless of course she is also a teacher and is also going to be employed by them. Having said this, some employers extend certain benefits (such as air tickets) to spouses and siblings, th...

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Hi there I have two young children (3 and 10 months). Yes there are most certainly pro’s and con’s to both sides of the argument, but in my experience the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. To address some of your concerns: Schooling, the UAE has both British and American curriculum schools alth...

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They are not allowed to take you old (original) licence from you, and will normally make a copy of the documents. The original licence is in most cases still a valid licence for you to drive in your home country, it is also accepted in most countries as a legal form of identification, and in some co...

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There is no norm/ standard, and no clear guideline I’m afraid. Some schools may provide teachers with accommodation, others not. If they do supply accommodation it may be unfurnished or furnished. This is normally dependant on the school that you’ll be teaching at. The higher the school fees the mor...

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PM me with a brief overview of the business and what you are looking to achieve and I'll put something together - it's easier if its more specific as trying to cover every aspect of doing business in the UAE would run into volumes.

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When you start looking seriously at positions then ask about accommodation, there is no harm and you have nothing to lose. If you don’t mention it they are not very likely offer it.

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Hi this is quiet possible, 9 months ago attestations through Empost were still valid. The other issue is that the Freezone Authority is your actual labour sponsor, not the company you are working for! Freezone’s are not technically and legally part of the UAE, so have slightly different rules and re...

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1. What purpose does it serve when the total compensation package is divided into basic salary, housing allowance and transportation allowance? I assume I can divide the total package the way I want to, regardless of the division the company made? Because at the end of your contract your gratuity i...

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try to get something that pays a little more... what are your options/ work are you looking for?

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Your next hurdle is to look at how you are going to be paying for that. Landlords want 3 or 4 post-dated-cheques, as well as a security deposit. The norm is opening a bank account, getting a cheque book and issuing the cheques for the rental. The practicalities are that you need to have at least 3 m...

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Duty free refers to items that can be bought without paying customs duties on, in the UAE its any anything that you can purchase in any of the Free zones, as they have not had any duties attached to them. The crunch comes when you remove them from the Freezone in which they were purchased, and then ...

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Hi, I am currently living in England and have been working in London for the past 11 years. I have been offered a job in Dubai and as long as comp etc is right then I hope all will go to plan and I'll be out there in Feb 2008! I have a few questions if anyone can kindly advise? I'm being put up in ...

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any communicable disease!
normal workers have to do a test every 3 years; food, hospitality and medical staff every year.

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Agreed, the salary is pathetic. Don’t get me started on “shared accommodation” this ranges from two people sharing to 18 people sharing. Transportation could mean anything from a company bus to giving you cab fare! Additionally, given the recent slump in the international property market, and the sh...

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I've also heard the explaination that its possibly a corruption of the English "The Bay" refering to earlier times when English and Dutch vessels used to call in along the coast for harbour and trading.

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Hi, i am currently graduating from University in the US (but i am actually German) and will be going to Dubai with a friend in January to set up a business there. I would be extremely grateful if you could help me answer any of the following questions: 1. How easy is it to get a business licence in...

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Hi there BigDave Try these two links, there is also another special needs school, the name escapes me at the moment. http://www.dubaiautismcenter.ae/ http://www.rashidc.ae/index-en.html One point the “We have been told there will not be any problems for our children to get in whatever school we want...

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the law regarding wills pertains to assets and bank accounts (of expats) held soley or jointly in the uae, it does not impact on assets that are held outside the country, and which may fall under a seperate will and executor.

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expats from certain countries are required to be cleared by the police before they can be issued with visa's. they check to see if you have any affiliations to political parties or banned organisations. this can take some time and it is not possible for the employer to try and speed the process up. ...

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The normal procedure to have any (UAE) assets distributed as per your wishes, would be to draft a Will & Testament in English, Have it translated into Arabic and then Attested. As this attestation is simply to ensure the validity of the translation and authentication of the document it could pro...

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Probation can be any period of time, but by law must not exceed 6 months. With regards to termination of the contract… well that’s a different storey. If the contract is broken during the probation period by either the employer or the employee the ban is still effected! Unfortunately the probation l...

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http://www.gnads4u.com/search.html?t=jo ... ords=nurse

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Hi there,
You need to compare both "packages" in totality, that is to say deduct what you pay on rental in the UK as well as what you pay in taxes and then compare the salaries.

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you can sponsor unmarried daughters of any age (as they are seen as dependants) and sons up to the age of 18 years old - on a family sponsorhsip visa.

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hi there billy, get your application in to the university as soon as possible. it is a federal labour requirement for ALL employees to present their attested higher qualifications on application for a job. these have to be attested by the UAE consulate in the country where you obtained them, you can...

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what site?

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The requirements are the following: Entry permit application form Copy of your labour card Copy of your passport showing residency stamp Copy of your marrige certificate Copy of childs birth certificate Copy of childs passport 200 AED per application 200 AED for the blood test 300 AED for the Health...

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depends what country you were educated in. the labour law has minimum educational standards which determine whether you can be employed or not. sales areas, this may prove tricky, you would need to try and work within your area of expertise, the market is flooded with degree educated east-asians all...

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the first thing you should look at is the licencing issue. Ministry of Information will have to give you abroadcasting licence....

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