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GAB wrote:This is what I don't understand-they ride into traffic which is stupid and illegal but they won't ride on the pavement.

Illegal - yes.
Annoying - yes.
Stupid? Why? The more I think about it, the more I think it's sensible - especially in Dubai traffic.

dxbsoul i would disagree with your pionts. Lets say the guy has his own internet buisness and generates income online that gets transferred to his bank account. He moves to dubai and buys a property which gives him a permanent residency visa, why would he need a company established here ? or a spon...

yup your right here, but if his income is being generated offshore, he doesnt really need to have a work permit in the UAE. He is just living here. I'd say legally he probably still needs a work permit - if he sits in his apartment in Dubai and operates an internet business then he is working here,...

You miss my point. Correct, I don't follow the point of either post now :? . I thought you were making a comparison between the Bible and the DVC as historical narrratives. To me that's a meaningless comparison since neither book is a historical narrative, and if you go to a library ... The Bible i...

You can book Emirates flights through their website (no cheaper than travel agent though). And Qatar Airlines and Gulf Air (to Muscat) and Etihad. Kish Island is also a possibility, so is driving to Hatta border and back (someone else asked about that in this forum, more information there). Travel A...

Answer the phone. Sound advice :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Don't drink, eat, chew or smoke while you're on the phone. Even though they can't see you, they can hear you. Especially when you think they can't. Clear a space on the table with pen and spare and paper by the phone. Have your CV and app...

we have a small one here in Auckland but nothing that grand .... will feel odd bringing my snowboard to Dubai .. lol I've been there too, you'll find Ski Dubai much bigger and steeper. About four times the size I'm guessing. If you're a competent skier or snowboarder, you'll get bored soon enough b...

Aj, as Z rightly pointed out the moon has gravitational pull, as its a "satellite", but no atmosphere. Actually, any object has a gravitational pull whether or not it's a satellite. For example, you pull the earth towards you with just as much force as it pulls you. The flag is held by a ...

I haven't used DIB/IFS brokers myself or know anyone who uses them. Brokers I have used have never traded on my behalf or on margin (for me) except once when a broker made an error with a buy order and sold it - without an instruction from me - as soon as they realised. You said you have a lawyer? T...

Aren't all those questions supposed to be answered in your lease agreement?

I thought key money was illegal here (yes I know it happens though)?

Yes, our lawyer has said we will win the case but cannot say how long it will take. Also people from DIFC are investigating the case. It's a very serious matter to them. Ah, you were buying shares on DIFX? Yes, I expect they would take it very seriously. I didn't know IFS were brokers there - I see...

Liban wrote:I know the moon is not zero gravity and is a fraction of that of the Earth. I just said zero gravity because it is extremily low and might as well be that

To cut a long story short - my services at my work place were terminated. This due to me informing someone in the board of directors about wrongful treatment - UPON BEING ASKED. This director is not based in Dubai and does not know about this dismissal. But, er, what do you want to do? Sorry if I m...

b) i love how all these stories now that the market is in a downturn are going to surface. When the market was soaring no one was complaining .. now everyone wants to sue everyone ;) I don't follow DIFX so much but I'm unaware of any significant downturn there (or any significant trading for that m...

Sharewadi - read the first post completely my questions are towards the end You mean this? Do I: 1. Simply collect my dues and move on. 2. Let the person in the Board of Directors know about this 3. Revenge - Inform the person in the Board of Directors of all the major management flaws I understand...

HP wrote:I was wandering if Dogs need the visa for Dubai? I mean do they need to travel abroad after 3 months to get further extension in their current visa?

Depends what country they're from (or have visited) ...

Is this key money non-refundable? mandatory? My understanding of the term "key money" is that it's non-refundable. Mandatory? Well, in your other topic I said I thought it was illegal. Did you start a new topic because you didn't like that answer :shock: ? I would have some concerns deali...

Just had a question regarding property – Would it be more economical to buy an apartment on mortgage rather than pay monthly rents ? are the mortgage payments equal to or almost similar to rents in the same area ? This could also be advantageous in the long run with property price appreciation. In ...

KeithL wrote:Btw i noticed your sig.. I worked in the securities market too but unfortunately never made any clever investments !

You're not the only one ...

You could start here or at Knowledge Village . Depends what level you're interested in. Heriot-Watt University have a good reputation and have just opened in Academic City (although it's nowhere near the center of Knowledge Village despite what they say on their website ). I'd also consider looking ...

Majid29 wrote:But as usual those big happenings of USA have always strange ends....(9/11, WAR irak, afghanistan, World War ll, etc etc etc)

You're comparing a major scientific achievement to wars or acts of war

GAB wrote:

sharewadi wrote: Also the fabric was still crinkled after being unpacked and I doubt they brought along an iron to press it.

They shouldn't have folded it. MEN!! When will they learn to pack away their things neatly.

Quite

Just wondering what the availability and selection of good quality wine in Dubai is? Or is it more than worth while to stock up and ship over my collection or does this cause problems with duty etc At arrivals I think your allowance is 6 bottles, not sure how relevant that is to shipping in a wine ...

The 2nd hand market here is thriving due to the fact that most people here are expatriates, and prices are quite decent for used cars. If you are buying used, I would also recommend getting it from a reptutable dealers. I have heard nightmare cases from friends here who have dealt with some more 'p...

3) Me and my family would love to go quad biking in Dubai could you tell me were i can go quad biking and ride sand dune buggys. If it is possible could some one give me the name and address of the placee were i can go quad biking and maby a website of the place thanx. I've also seen a place on the...

Jeevan wrote:Fairmont has packages starting for AED 16800 including food and beverages..

Did I read that right ?

Now would that be for the whole night and a complete room? With running water and electricity ?

Liban wrote:Also, I gotta commend you on your awesome English spelling skills.... Goes to show the high calibre of UK schooling

Indeed ...

Liban wrote:when wearimg them

Liban wrote:If you're English skills were beyond KG level

you're

krisk wrote:I wonder whether any females work in IT industry work here in UAE.

Yes.

XRW-147 wrote:What happened to Sherawadi's post? I thought I saw him put something up on here.

I deleted it.

The Magic Roundabout theme tune ...

... Shapeshifters remix