Shanaf
@shanafashyaana
English expat in the United Arab Emirates
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557
Contacts
57
About me
English
Lives in Dubai
Speaks English
Registration: 08 August 2015
Activity
55kAed offer for a family by Katebou12
Hello, I get an offer for a opportunity in Dubaï. The proposed package is 55kAed per month + School allowance + Ticket Airfare+ reallocation allowance. We are a family of 4 ( my wife,kid 6 year old and 1 baby). Is this offer interesting for a ...
You can accept that offer. It's worth enough Read More
Salary in Job offer by Samir__Reghaia
Hi everyone. I would like your advice. I was proposed a job in the UAE and I received the job offer (contract). Initially, we have negotiated a total salary and it was not question of any additional allowances. Now, in the contract the salary is ...
It's a common practice here. Your salary will be decided in to basic, HRA and other allowance. It's not an odd case. But keep in mind, your benefits and all will be calculated only on the basic. Needless to say, it's hard to find a ... Read More
Company asked me to get Health insurance by Razberri
Hi all, i recently got hired by a company, and the initial 3 months of me working for them will be training based in Dubai. The company has asked me to get International Health Insurance. 1. I am having a hard time finding information about the ...
I smell rat in this. If the company is sending you a visit visa, it is illegal to work under it. Besides, if they are forcing you to take an insurance, that is against the law. (It's purely personal and none of the companies are allowed to force ... Read More
Resignation from Job before probation of 6 months by Friends4ever86
Hi All, I have been employed on and unlimited visa type by a company for last 5 months, as per the company clause either the employer or employee can terminate the contract before 6 months without giving advance notice period, in the claise it ...
You can negotiate with your current employer regarding this. Some times you may need to compensate in case they agree. Better avoid such legal issues Read More
any IDEA by sincerelybelley
Hi I am Filipino Living in UAE, i have bf for 4 years and we are planning to vacation in Philippines, he is Arabic. Palestine national and Lebanon passport in short he is refugees Palestinian had travel documents from Lebanon. he went to Thailand 2 ...
A very much thank you sir for this positive feeling for us,we do hope it will approved . i dont know why they put LOL VERIFIED, I dont know whats the meaning of LOL in Consulate.It means League of Legends Read More
any IDEA by sincerelybelley
Hi I am Filipino Living in UAE, i have bf for 4 years and we are planning to vacation in Philippines, he is Arabic. Palestine national and Lebanon passport in short he is refugees Palestinian had travel documents from Lebanon. he went to Thailand 2 ...
YES SIR, last 2 weeks we went to Consulate to submit all documents they need according to their website. salary/Bank statements NOC for his company.... first time we applied,they not ask more but they give only some papers to back for us.like the ... Read More
Intercultural relationships in the United Arab Emirates by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in the United Arab Emirates. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed ...
helloDude, Is it your reply to Intercultural relationships in the United Arab Emirates? Read More
Contract offer Question by hlizzy
I have been offered a contract in the education sector, and I want to ensure that I will be able to afford to maintain my lifestyle with the offer. I've been having a difficult time gauging cost of living aside from the housing in the city. I am ...
Rental expense is too high in Abu Dhabi and it is the highest among all emirates. Even though you can make savings if you plan your expenses. (Abu Dhabi stands first in the list of most expensive places in the world) You will get to know once you ... Read More
Contract offer Question by hlizzy
I have been offered a contract in the education sector, and I want to ensure that I will be able to afford to maintain my lifestyle with the offer. I've been having a difficult time gauging cost of living aside from the housing in the city. I am ...
I have been offered a contract in the education sector, and I want to ensure that I will be able to afford to maintain my lifestyle with the offer. I've been having a difficult time gauging cost of living aside from the housing in the city. I am ... Read More
Info on Visa from the UK please! by enyathackray
Hello all! I am coming to Ras al Kaimah on April 13th. My boyfriend lives there and I am wanting to stay for at least a year.... The issue is that I do not have a job (I am a self employed freelancer) So I have a few questions .... I see that ...
A small correction, As per the new amendment, all Visa on arrival is valid for 90 days. And can be extended by exiting. You will get 90 days more on each exit. Read More
The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in the United Arab Emirates by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for expats in the United Arab Emirates. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What ...
Anyone is trying for jobs in Oil & Gas sector, this is a very bad time for them as most of the companies are laid off and the government sector is downsizing their employees to the maximum. The fall in oil price effected this sector very ... Read More
Finding job in uae by Hairway28
Hi everyone, Just need assistanxe on finding job in uae.is it really hard to find job now?
Thank you for the reply..they say salary offers now is not that good in dubai,compare before..is it true?True Read More
Finding job in uae by Hairway28
Hi everyone, Just need assistanxe on finding job in uae.is it really hard to find job now?
What kind of? Read More
UAE residence visa information by lahori_boi
Dear All, I need to have some information. I am a Pakistani National. Recently i got back from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. My employer over there had given me Unfair Huroob ( Absconded). At the end of the day, i got 3 years ban in Saudi Arabia ( I got ...
If your work permit and visa is approved, you have no issues. It's the responsibility of your employer to obtain those. Read More
VISA Medical question by qasamwahid
Hi All, I have a couple of job offers from Dubai for a role as Science Teacher. I am from the UK and I do not suffer from any medical conditions (as far as I am aware). I am however legally blind in one eye and have normal eyesight in the other ...
Defects on eyesight is not a problem as it is not included in visa medical checkup. But it will be difficult if you are planning to go for a driving licence. Read More