

moveable feast
Scottish expat in Egypt
Forum posts
6
About me
Scottish
Lives in Maadi
Registration: 31 January 2009
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forming a foreign owned company - land ownership
Does anyone know anything, or have experience of, forming a company in egypt that is 100% foreigner owned, and whether it is possible for that company to own (not lease) desert or farm land? I'm looking to buy a small horse farm but I don't want to ... Read More


Living in Sri Lanka. Long Term by a40bill
Hi, new to this forum. We are a married british couple currently "living in Goa" but the visa situation is getting really akward now. So we are looking at trying to live in Sri Lanka. When we were last in Colombo in early February this year. the ...

if you are now retired you can get residency under the new government scheme. I think its called "My dream sri lanka" or similar. simon associated, galle face court, colombo are the best lawyers to help you organise this. they speak english (lots ... Read More


Looking for a good vet near maadi by rrcxdance
I have moved to Cairo about 4 weeks ago with family, currently living in maadi (and looking for a property to live in Maadi). I have a dog, pomeranian, 2years old. I am looking for a good vet near maadi... Does anybody know a good one that they can ...

try Dr Farouk in New Maadi. He's the only vet recommended by some embassies. I've tried most vets and he's the best I've found in 3 years. competent, experienced, gentle, speaks excellent english. send me a private post and I'll give you his ... Read More


Moving to Egypt... but not so sure if I should - HELP! by rodexpat
My family and I are thinking of moving to Egypt from South Africa. I work for a multi-national company, and I have 2 kids (7 and 13). Obviously I have a million questions, but they key ones are: 1. How easy is it for a western, christian woman to ...

Kennels are available but quality varies a lot. you might be better off with a dog sitting arrangement. Cairo is an easy, polite, well mannered and very safe place to live with your children. Most expats live in Khatameyia, Maadi or ... Read More


How to make friends in Egypt by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Egypt :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Egypt?? Thanks in ...

hey thanks for the response. no I bought my horses here, they're both rescue horses. like my rescue dog and my gazillion rescue cats. they're a joy but a huge responsibility. also now I have to learn to ride..... what do you do here? Read More


How to make friends in Egypt by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Egypt :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Egypt?? Thanks in ...

you are so right about going out in Cairo. I've been here nearly three years and I only go outside Maadi to work or visit my horse. Its just not worth it any other way. and I get lost all the time and by the time you're out its time to go ... Read More