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dbxsoul

Ahh, it's hard to say it's 'artificial' since it is not an awfully accurate measurement to begin with (the lack of proper taxation and accounting in the UAE makes this difficult as has been noted on many reports I read), but I would say that the value is currently sitting where it should. An expens...

dbxsoul

Whilst I know this is Dubai forums, I also know that we have some regular well travelled contributors. I have applied for and will be attending an interview with the prospective employer for a position in Moscow (during the course of next week); is there anything that anyone can tell me about the co...

dbxsoul

:) thanks so far, i've been reading up on it and have even checked out some of the rental accomodation sites.... if you think Dubai is overpriced :lol: they are offering 150k gbp pa + 50k turnover based incentive and are open to negotiatins on the accomodation issue. to me this look sizable to say t...

dbxsoul

there is a 6 month labor ban for breaking the contract prematurly. this is standard. as far as i know there is no other ban that can be placed on the employee by the company (through the labour department). it depends what type of contract your friend had (limited or unlimited). if it was a limited ...

dbxsoul

i see in the article that moscow is first on the list, but very closely followed by london - only 6 point difference.

gt? is it really that bad?

dbxsoul

okay unlimited, he only has to give 30 days notice, they have to pay him for the final 30 days or he should refuse to sign for the cancellation of his labour card. typical = the "loan" issue. this is totally illegal. he should go to the labour court, the company will have to prove that he ...

dbxsoul

weekends?????

didn't you read the small print, emirates staff don't get weekends?

dbxsoul

Your right it wont get used likewise nor will the new Metro. Nearest bust stop to my place 2kms, nearest plaaned metro station 1km - yup im gonna walk 1km in july/august to catch a metro into town NOT want to hear a funny story about this. a friend of mine worked for one of the consultancys. during...

dbxsoul

put it this way, after having worked in dubai for a long enough period of time... anything is possible

dbxsoul

freight is calculated on a weight/ volume calculation - they take both figures and charge according to the higher of the two. if they are high value items i'd suggest that you rather curior them. another alternative it so send them aircargo, through emirates sky cargo - just ensure they are well pac...

dbxsoul

in order to work and consult legally in dubai you need to be part of a registered company, or to own and run your business through one of the numerous freezones in the area. use the time you have next week to the maximum. try to visit the media city and knowledge village free zones; visit the free z...

dbxsoul

hi there, the job market is very competative in dubai. have a look at http://www.dubaiforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=22535 it may give you some ideas on how to canvase prospective employers. possibly look at some of the larger well known international companies as they are better placed to help you with...

dbxsoul

also that "monthly bonus" with an average value attached sounds a little suspect, ask them for specific measuables, when it will be paid to you, and it MUST be included in the legal contract. i agree with scarlet, to little, if you read through the forum you will see that amount barely cov...

dbxsoul

both, bear in mind that a full 80% of the people in the UAE (and Dubai) are expats! to GENERALIZE, most of the work is done by expats, there are also a fair number of well educated "locals" (UAE nationals) in the 20 - 35 year age range. the labour policy in the UAE is that an expat is only...

dbxsoul

hi there zalfa, without wanting to be to blunt or put you off, i think that it will be very difficult for you to find a LEGAL position for such a short duration of time. the normal contract legnth is 3 years, athough there is provision in the law for exponential training. you may not have as many pr...

dbxsoul

Personally I feel it’s an odd rule, they already have a country-wise labour quota system in place that regulates the number of employees that you are able to recruit from a particular country; they also regularly change the demographics of this quota system, favouring labour from one country over an...

dbxsoul

Maaad, I actually think that you are on to some thing there. It would not only be a source of revenue for both of those countries but, the developed skill-sets would still remain in the region once the labour had finally been re-patriated, contributing to the growth of the country and then region in...

dbxsoul

yes, of course they are, but hey are still subject to the same laour laws as everyone else (expats and uae nationals included)

dbxsoul

i have put quiet a legnthy posting under the Professionals section of this forum, titled Tips on working or looking for work in Dubai. Employment and residency is based on "sponsorship" in the UAE. You can visit with the intention of looking for work (in accordance with the visa regulation...

dbxsoul

Kid, "A New Life" you are 20 years old! Get at least one first and then think about a new life.

hahahaha.

bear in mind of course you will be a migrant worker (Muslim or not), you can never get permanent residency status in the UAE, unless you marry into the area!

dbxsoul

well, you should never have paid the full rent in advance with one cheque! 3 or 4 post dated cheques would have been safer. the law is that you can break the agreement early, but you will probably loose the rental that you would pay duirng the notice period (2 months in your case). i think your diff...

dbxsoul

Ah, sorry I miss-read your posting!

3 or 4 post dated cheques are normally required, if the landlord demands the full rental upfront, look for another place as you can only expect problems!

dbxsoul

i search your previous postings, but couldn;t find anything relating to work.

do you already have a job? or will you be looking for work?

dbxsoul

ah, okay. well i would wait on applying for residency visa's for you family until after your new baby has arrived and has been issued with a (US) passport - it is easier to have all your dependants processed at the same time. take some time out once you arrive to look through what accomodation is av...

dbxsoul

mirdiff is one option for you (this is where your map would be useful :D ) you can sponsor a domestic, i'll have to check the regulations and get back to you, there is a minimum salary level that you have to have to be able to do this, as well as a number of other charges that you need to pay to the...

dbxsoul

Look at this posting, the answer is towards the bottom of the original post.

http://www.dubaiforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=22535

dbxsoul

http://www.dubaiforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=22535

dbxsoul

http://www.dubaiforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=22535

dbxsoul

I think there is a DEWA office in the Greens, else set it up to pay it via online banking

dbxsoul

not sure about pet insurance.
try Desert Vet. Clinic, Al Wasal Road, near Um Sequiem Spinney's

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