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  1. Dubai Expat Forum for Expats Living in Dubai
    Good day! I am seeking research administration careers for my girlfriend in the United Arab Emirates or anywhere in the Middle East. My girlfriend helps faculty members submit grant applications by preparing budgets and managing the awards funded from these applications. She currently does...
  2. UAE Expat Forum for Expats Living in the UAE
    1. Does anyone know what is the exact grace period for a standard business visa? I am specifically inquiring about the amount of time allotted to someone after they resign and their business visa gets cancelled, to remain in the country as a resident. There are many conflicting sources online...
  3. Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in AU
    Hi I have experience in India and UAE and I am currently applying for the ACS skill assessment for Australia migration. In UAE, as per the rules, the employer name does not appear in the bank statement, instead it will be marked as just “SALARY” in the bank statement. Also, as there’s no tax...
  4. UAE Expat Forum for Expats Living in the UAE
    Hello All, I have got 2 offers with Abu Dhabi gov entities - one is a 1-2 month project and I am waiting for security clearance for more than 1.5 months now. Another one is a 6 month project where I have submitted the documents from last 2.5 weeks now. It has been quite stressful to wait, do you...
  5. UAE Expat Forum for Expats Living in the UAE
    Hey everyone I graduated recently r in civil engineering but still struggling to find a job here due to lack of experience. Anyone know if I can do any courses and certifications that might help me improve my CV and grab a recruiters attention? I am trying to find for work in civil engineering...
  6. Dubai Expat Forum for Expats Living in Dubai
    Hey All, as relocating to UAE is a new journey and I am not fully sure, how much will I be able to do it myself vs. seeking support of others (someone to guide through or a paid consultant, I could engage). Well, it could have been useful, if my employer could have given some guidance. However...
  7. Dubai Expat Forum for Expats Living in Dubai
    Hey everyone, I am planning to relocate to Dubai soon and would love to hear about your experiences. While there are many “specific” or “general” needs and requirements, please take a moment and talk about your own or similar – “little” or “bigger” experiences. Particularly speaking, I would...
  8. Dubai Expat Forum for Expats Living in Dubai
    Hi I am new here. My boss is still deciding where to move for a new office location but it will either be DIFC or Business Bay. Considering that I am new, I do not hold a valid driver's license as of now, I need to locate to a place near to either of the two places where my commute cost isn't a...
  9. UAE Expat Forum for Expats Living in the UAE
    I received a job offer and am wondering how much negotiating power I would have in the UAE? Offer is decent, but with set up costs as well as additional costs (medical not covered by insurance) as well as working more hours than in the US, I feel like I should try to negotiate for more. Is this...
  10. UAE Expat Forum for Expats Living in the UAE
    I received a job offer for a position in Al Ain, UAE, and am trying to determine set up costs there. Furnishing an apartment, vehicle, utilities, deposits, whatever else I am forgetting! Any information would be helpful even if not specific to Al Ain. Thanks!
  11. UAE Expat Forum for Expats Living in the UAE
    Hi everyone, My wife is a UAE resident visa holder who stays out of the country. From our understanding, she needs to be in the country at least every 6 months for her dependent resident visa to be valid. We are in a situation this time around where she will not be able to enter the country...
  12. UAE Expat Forum for Expats Living in the UAE
    Hello I use Monzo Bank in the UK and wondered if anyone has used a Digital bank in the UAE that comes close to having the same features as Monzo offers …..i.e Pots, Catagories, Virtual Cards. I looked at YAP but their app seems to have lots of issues and there seems to be a hold up on their...
  13. Dubai Expat Forum for Expats Living in Dubai
    Hi all, Can anyone recommend an expat recruiter? I am looking for career opportunities from Australia in the UAE or Turkey... Thanks!
  14. UAE Expat Forum for Expats Living in the UAE
    Hi guys, I am currently living in London, England and have received an opportunity to work in Abu Dhabi for Etihad Airways and would move in December 2022. I would like get your thoughts on the package offered and get reccomendations on where to live as I’ve never been to Abu Dhabi! Package...
  15. UAE Expat Forum for Expats Living in the UAE
    Hi - I'm doing some research into the relocation package offered by UAE Employers to expats. Please let me know the package that was offered to you including Visa coverage emirates ID processing time length of accommodation covered by the company accommodation allowance (if any - 1 or 4 cheques...
  16. UAE Expat Forum for Expats Living in the UAE
    Hi! First time posting on the site so please be gentle with me 😉 There is soooo much information to go through, whilst helpful, it is also very overwhelming. I was hoping by creating a bespoke post I would get some specific answers to questions I have. So, I am a 30 year old single male from...
  17. Dubai Expat Forum for Expats Living in Dubai
    Hi all, I've recently moved to Dubai looking to start a YouTube channel. I have worked as an actor in the UK and I'm looking to get a freelance visa so that I can stay here for an extended period of time and do some filming. I was hoping not to have to open my own civil company or one in the...
  18. UAE Expat Forum for Expats Living in the UAE
    Hi fellas, My vehicle is due for renewal in Abu Dhabi. However, I have a fine of 3000 each in Dubai and in Abu dhabi. I didn't renew for over 6 months. Since I am unable to pay the fine, is there any way I can apply for waiver or get any discount for the fine by going to court or by any means. I...
  19. Australia Expat Forum for Expats Living in AU
    Hello! Has anyone recently obtained a police clearance from the UAE while in Australia? Can you give me the steps please? Bonus points if you’re in Adelaide. ☺😁
  20. UAE Expat Forum for Expats Living in the UAE
    Hello, community! I'm curious whether you find it a tiring routine to shop and lift heavy bags of weekly/monthly recurrent products? I.e laundry chemicals, personal hygiene, beverages and etc. If yes, does somebody use Noon/Amazon subscription service? Share your opinion on it, please :) Thanks...
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