thanks marc , you have much helpful . i have been asked by a agency called Orange properties to send my CV . Do you know anything about them? Is it really worth it , like as far as affording to live , renting and things. Honestly how will i go being an attractive blonde ( not being up myself ) but i just spent 10 days in Egypt after i left dubai and was nearly mauled daily... would you say they prefer doing business with men? A friend of mine flys choppers there and he takes up an aussie girl and said she is killing it and recommended i come over but just want to be sure i can survive there on my own. Thanks again for your help. Kind regards sussan