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dragonladyoz

dragonladyoz

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Australian °µÍø½ûÇø in Qatar

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Australian

Lives in Doha

Registration: 23 May 2012

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dragonladyoz replied to a thread
11 years ago
Niz1984

Questions on working/living in Qatar by Niz1984

Hi, 29 M from Ottawa, Canada considering a move to Qatar and I have some questions that would help clarify what I have read so far. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. How much roughly it costs per month to live in Qatar? (I am not into the bar ...

dragonladyoz

Probation would be a minimum of 3mths but could be as long as 6mths - again depends on the company - it is a question that is always worth asking over here. It is also important to ask if they will process your residence permit during your ... Read More

dragonladyoz replied to a thread
11 years ago
Niz1984

Questions on working/living in Qatar by Niz1984

Hi, 29 M from Ottawa, Canada considering a move to Qatar and I have some questions that would help clarify what I have read so far. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. How much roughly it costs per month to live in Qatar? (I am not into the bar ...

dragonladyoz

Hi, 29 M from Ottawa, Canada considering a move to Qatar and I have some questions that would help clarify what I have read so far. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. How much roughly it costs per month to live in Qatar? (I am not into the bar ... Read More

dragonladyoz replied to a thread
11 years ago
Tomlewakowski

Qatar - Questions on living there by Tomlewakowski

My friend's nephew is considering a job in Qatar, but we know nothing about neighborhoods, costs of living, safety, transit, blah blah blah. He is a new grad considering a role in sales. We have the expected salary ranges in Qatar, but what ...

dragonladyoz

My friend's nephew is considering a job in Qatar, but we know nothing about neighborhoods, costs of living, safety, transit, blah blah blah. He is a new grad considering a role in sales. We have the expected salary ranges in Qatar, but what ... Read More

dragonladyoz replied to a thread
11 years ago
ramroumma

School system in Doha by ramroumma

Hello I hope everybody is doing well. I will be moving soon from US to Doha. I have a daughter who is 4 and I am trying to find a school for her. At home we speak French, Arabic and English. So I don't know yet to which kind of school I should ...

dragonladyoz

There are several Newton Schools and most of the reviews on Qatar Living are about D-Ring campus, which doesn't technically exist as of this year, as they have moved to new school at Barwa, taking students from some of the other NIS campuses as ... Read More

dragonladyoz replied to a thread
11 years ago
ramroumma

School system in Doha by ramroumma

Hello I hope everybody is doing well. I will be moving soon from US to Doha. I have a daughter who is 4 and I am trying to find a school for her. At home we speak French, Arabic and English. So I don't know yet to which kind of school I should ...

dragonladyoz

All the English first language international schools (the ones mentioned above) have instruction only in English - unless you are in an Arabic or French class at least - then you would obviously be learning those languages and speaking them! Read More

dragonladyoz replied to a thread
11 years ago
ramroumma

School system in Doha by ramroumma

Hello I hope everybody is doing well. I will be moving soon from US to Doha. I have a daughter who is 4 and I am trying to find a school for her. At home we speak French, Arabic and English. So I don't know yet to which kind of school I should ...

dragonladyoz

There are two types of school - Qatari State and International Private and in the pre-K years there are also private nurseries that teach up to Year 1 (age 6). Qatari State - only teach in Arabic - separate sex schools - don't know much more than ... Read More

dragonladyoz replied to a thread
11 years ago
jyotikar

Cost of living with family-potential offer from Qatar Petroleum by jyotikar

Hi: I have a potential offer form Qatar Petroleum. I will be making a visit next week for 3-4 days to finalize the offer details. However, I was curious about life for a western °µÍø½ûÇø from Houston, US with a family of 4, wife and 2 kids. Which is ...

dragonladyoz

not many schools teach American curriculum - from what I hear around the place I would steer well clear of Compass - DESS is apparently quite good, several of the kids from our compound attend there and parents are very happy. Other schools to try ... Read More

dragonladyoz replied to a thread
11 years ago
Adam j

Ramadan by Adam j

Hello Friends, Hope you are doing great. As we know the month of Ramadan will start on the 10th of July, and my friends informed me that during the month of ramadan most of the hotels will close their outlets. am here from 4 months ago, and am ...

dragonladyoz

hotel restaurants/cafes will be open during Ramadan, with some areas cordoned off for non-muslim guests to eat during the day "unseen". All other restaurants/cafes will open in the evening, like the malls/souq unless their owners have decided to ... Read More

dragonladyoz replied to a thread
11 years ago
jyotikar

Cost of living with family-potential offer from Qatar Petroleum by jyotikar

Hi: I have a potential offer form Qatar Petroleum. I will be making a visit next week for 3-4 days to finalize the offer details. However, I was curious about life for a western °µÍø½ûÇø from Houston, US with a family of 4, wife and 2 kids. Which is ...

dragonladyoz

Do you know the location of the office? Qatar is generally quite clean and neat in all areas, there is no 'better' area with that respect - so really you can live any any area. Generally it is the travel time/construction that you have to consider ... Read More

dragonladyoz replied to a thread
11 years ago
jyotikar

Cost of living with family-potential offer from Qatar Petroleum by jyotikar

Hi: I have a potential offer form Qatar Petroleum. I will be making a visit next week for 3-4 days to finalize the offer details. However, I was curious about life for a western °µÍø½ûÇø from Houston, US with a family of 4, wife and 2 kids. Which is ...

dragonladyoz

Only one American school in Doha - so your choice is a bit limited!!! Most schools in Doha teach a British curriculum. Cost of housing will depend on the size and location - but for a 3 bed unfurnished a.t.m. you will be looking at paying at least ... Read More

dragonladyoz replied to a thread
11 years ago
weschipske

potential move to doha by weschipske

I have an offer of employment in Doha, a very good package. my problem is that my wife is not on board because of what she read at the u.s. dept of state website regarding security risks, dicey police actions, and employer control over work visa ...

dragonladyoz

1. To be honest, there are security risks in this part of the world, with current threats and new ones emerging periodically, you have to accept that if you come here. But, the US Embassy will give you tips about 'how to be safe' (really its mostly ... Read More

dragonladyoz replied to a thread
12 years ago
paul chilola

are there teaching jobs in Qatar? by paul chilola

Hie friends, Are there teaching jobs in Qatar?

dragonladyoz

Plenty of Africans, as safe as anywhere else I suppose - although you are likely to be paid less. Read More

dragonladyoz replied to a thread
12 years ago
paul chilola

are there teaching jobs in Qatar? by paul chilola

Hie friends, Are there teaching jobs in Qatar?

dragonladyoz

Plenty of teaching jobs available - but most schools recruit via employment companies in UK. Try seekteachers or worldteachers. Read More

dragonladyoz replied to a thread
12 years ago
Alex Smith

Moving to Qatar by Alex Smith

I have been offered a position in Doha what essential information do I require. The company I will be working for are taking care of work visa, accommodation etc

dragonladyoz

[Moderated] @ Jeff We've been here since Feb, but in Saudi before that - cost of living is difficult depending on where you come from and what you like - best to use one of the online calculators to get an ... Read More

dragonladyoz replied to a thread
12 years ago
Alex Smith

Moving to Qatar by Alex Smith

I have been offered a position in Doha what essential information do I require. The company I will be working for are taking care of work visa, accommodation etc

dragonladyoz

Hi Jeff - the problem for you will be related to visas. You need a sponsor to get a visa - your wife will have one from her employer. There are no issues with husbands sponsoring wives, but it can be very difficult for a wife to sponsor a husband - ... Read More