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I have worked for a company for 2 1/2 years. Is is eazy for me to get NOC from this company and transfer my visa to a new company which has offered me?, will i get any ban from this company? If you're running away from current company or the new company is your current company's competitor, you'll ...

This whole visa thing is a bit strange, i have a copy of my entry permit but they need to send it for residency visa. Can i sponsor my wife before this comes or do i need to wait for it first? You can't sponsor your family until you get your own residence visa. Otherwise, if you want your wife to c...

Just a week after I converted my license to UAE's a year ago, I rented a car from a reputable company with no problem. I (and the rent company) didn't bother the insurance. After all, it was through my previus company (corporate reference). Probably you should try to rent it through your company. PS...

By the way, what is required in terms of paperwork nowadays to rent a car? I need one too right now. Last month I rented a car from reputable rental company, I got reference from my company (my company is renting few cars already from them) so it's a bit easier. They need only copy of passport (+re...

XP Professional is the strong one.. XP Home is that one that'll make you format your hard drive every month if you don't use it right :P I GOT VISTA RC1 and Exchange 2007 YAY!!!!! My Machine's resources are fu**ed Have no probs whatsoever with XP Home. You don't need XP Prof for home using, unless ...

redmatrice wrote:AVG Is the best and the simplest one , i like it , it doesn't takes alot of memory etc..

Yeah, but it adds a signature to every mail you sent

Hi Guys, 1, Where would be the best place to post letters from (close to lamcy plaza or oud metha / wafi ). I need a 'recorded delivery' if there is such a thing out here. Reason being I need to post a load of expense reciepts to my UK office (so they are not worth a lot, but worth a hell of a lot ...

well, mall-hopping is one activity you could do . malls are smaller than what you find in Dubai. :lol: I'm sure you know how big Taman Anggrek mall is ;) For the length, I admit Ibn Battuta or MOE are lengthier. But with 7 storeys, in square meter Taman Anggrek is larger. Additional to JeepDude's i...

Concord wrote:Dubai?? why can't you visit Dubai?

No job offer yet?

Still affordable (to consider on next vacations):

1. Netherlands
2. Prague/Vienna
3. Ireland

Not affordable yet or too far:

1. Antarctica
2. US (Yosemite & Grand Canyon)
3. New Zealand

Huh?? Oops, guess it didnt come out right ... I meant the vast majority are NOT making close to 18 K (as in less than 18K not more). Im talking about the majority though -- there are lots making more, but majority no.. After all, in general 18K for a programmer/analyst level (1-7 years of exp) is m...

Madinat Jumeirah is indeed one of my favorite and best places (if not THE best) in Dubai.
A couple from my collection.

Chocoholic wrote:* Push in, don’t queue
* Drive closer to the car in front
* Mirrors? Indicators? Who needs them?

The instructors who "make the statements" like this are most probably from South Asia No offense, but that's truth to what I'm experiencing now in Hyderabad.

You can come here first under visit visa (e.g. sponsored by hotel you'll be staying) as most of people do. Search for jobs while you're in Dubai for duration of visit visa (max 2 months). However, this would cost you a lot (air ticket, accommodation).

Would it be feasible to use the UAE as a base for my job, this would have tax benefits and my family would be happier to come with me. I guess my question to the Dubai community is, has anyone out there done something similar? I would be grateful for any feedback. I've been doing like this so far. ...

To clarify things, I am English Salary US$ 28k per annum Housing Rent Allowance $12k Transport Allowance $4.8k - not sure where I would live yet, but would not want to be too far from the office medical insurance with ALICO 1 economy return flight per annum 30 days holiday per year also the employe...

Great & helpful topic. Sticky?

Will be in Dublin for 2 days 1 night business visit to a client next week. I don't know yet the exact date, where exactly is the office and the hotel's locations. But seeing their website the head office is in Cherrywood Science/Tech Park - Cabinteely. It would be a bit short and most probably I hav...

here is a fun fact the Saudi stretch between the UAE and Qatar is actually originally part of Abu Dhabi: In August 1974 the two sides signed in Jeddah an agreement stating that Riyadh will give up demands on al-Breimi oases, while on the other side, Abu Dhabi gave up Khour al-Adeed which includes a...

Gathers along Champs-Elysées and in front of Arc de Triomphe or Eiffel tower with some fireworks, share some champagne with locals and tourists. New Year 2002.

I have no problem whatsoever opening from my office in DIC.

Had a ticket for illegal parking in DIC. Searched the ticket/plate number from the machine in Lamcy and City Center but couldn't find it. Later after finding some info, it was only a warning from FZA. Phew! Had the real one though last year for again illegal parking in WTC. Got to pay 200 AED (shown...

Hi, I'm french ,actually i sell on Ebay France. I would like to leave in Dubai soon , I want to know if it's possible to sell on ebay from dubai ? and can we accept paypal ? Thanks you so much for your answer I suggest you still use your existing eBay account in France and do remotely. Off course a...

MaaaD wrote:its more like 1000-1400 on economy depends on airline and time of year.

I believe it's a return fare, as one can fly to Europe or Asia for that price (1000-1500 AED one way).

apyip wrote:Finally, there is a slight dent on the rear boot, does anyone know a good body workshop that will not chrage an arm and a leg to fix it?

Check my thread.
http://www.dubaiforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=13260
It may cost more for X5 though, especially when it's deep.

One month earlier (November), we bought (not only booked) 3 tickets (each 1900 AED return) for last end of year vacation back to my home country (Indonesia) through Al Futtaim travels (head office) using Gulf Air. The departure schedule printed was 23:25. At the day of departure (Thu, 21/12/06), DXB...

Sage , thanks. Asc_26 , we had not many options as we always choose airlines giving the most efficient schedule (e.g. overnight flights/connecting) to maximize our tight planned vacation days, and second off course would be the lesser fare. It was either Gulf Air or Yemenia Air. I was thinking to s...

XTY, You have to do it otherwise they'll never know that their service is really bad. If they want to improve they should welcome complains from customers. :wink: I have sent email to that guy in Al Futtaim Travels. No reply so far. I have sent also to 7days, hopefully it's eligible and not too lon...

I'll forward to the article in 7 days. Why not gulfnews as well? :lol: I'm waiting mine to be published. I'm sure mine is more imporant than today's published article about someone looking for hair removal product :p Gulf News? Not sure they will publish. 7days is more like a place for "free s...

Ever since I was in elementary school, I had a dream to have a metallic/chrome-plated car (brand/type is not important). Now I see it. The difference is that it is not only plated but MADE IN SILVER. It happens to be Sheikh Zayed's. Now I wonder, how much do you think to get a car fully chrome-plate...