Roy Fisher
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Registration: 31 January 2011
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Looking for an internet provider by 1967tazz
Hello all, We have bought a house in the small hamlet of Las Piedras, around 5 kms away from Rute in Andalusia. We have been unable to find an internet company, any ideas on companies would be great.
Thanks Lewis, do you know when Starlink is due to be up? Read More
Looking for an internet provider
Hello all, We have bought a house in the small hamlet of Las Piedras, around 5 kms away from Rute in Andalusia. We have been unable to find an internet company, any ideas on companies would be great. Read More
A possible move to Subang Jaya
Hi all, Looking at an offer to move and teach in Subang Jaya, what do you think of the place, costs, transport entertainment etc... By the way moving from Qatar. Thanks. Tazz Read More
Quality of Education in Qatar compared to KSA? by guestposter525
Hello everyone I am a mum of four girls,ranging from 10-2yrs. I moved from the UK to Saudi Arabia now moving from SA to Qatar as per my husbands job. i understand that schools and quality of education is relatively better in Qatar than in ksa. ...
Hi, I teach in Qatar been here for 2 years now, previous to this I also taught in Saudi. I am a UK born and trained teacher I taught in a British school in Jeddah as I do in Doha. I don't know where you heard that Qatar schools are a better ... Read More
12000QAR job Offer. How much can i save?. by expat2234
Hello Guys, I have got an offer of 12000QAR per month for Doha. I have to take care of my accomodation/food expenses. etc. Please advise how much can i save. I am married. Thanks in Advance..
12K before accommodation! Only possible if you have a tent... Read More
Good private schools in Doha? by Noman68
Hi all, I'm new in Doha (less than a week). From Toronto, Canada but have been living in Dubai for the last 5 yrs. Looking to get some feedback/advice from people who've been there done that... Would be great if you can share your experiences ...
Yes 20 (ish) mins should be enough, to get into central Doha at school times can be as much as 60+ mins. :( Read More
Good private schools in Doha? by Noman68
Hi all, I'm new in Doha (less than a week). From Toronto, Canada but have been living in Dubai for the last 5 yrs. Looking to get some feedback/advice from people who've been there done that... Would be great if you can share your experiences ...
Qatar has a problem with school places, they certainly are limited. Read More
Good private schools in Doha? by Noman68
Hi all, I'm new in Doha (less than a week). From Toronto, Canada but have been living in Dubai for the last 5 yrs. Looking to get some feedback/advice from people who've been there done that... Would be great if you can share your experiences ...
Welcome, there are two Newtons schools on Barwa, Newton international academy, and Newton British academy. Both accept from year 1 to year 12 (NIA) and year 10 (NBA.) Other than this I think the nearest is Park house about a 20 min drive. Read More
Barwa City - Agood place to live? by 1967tazz
Hi ExPat friends. I have been offered to think of accepting a job in Doha and the company have offered to house me in Barwa City in a 3 bed apartment. I have tried searching but I think because it is new maybe I cant find out much about it. So, ...
Thank you Hameedhh, So I take it you are happy on Barwa City? Are all the utilities included in the cost ie.. Electric, A/C, Internet and pay TV? Also can I ask are there swimming pools available on Barwa City? and finally, sorry.. how far is it to ... Read More
Good private schools in Doha? by Noman68
Hi all, I'm new in Doha (less than a week). From Toronto, Canada but have been living in Dubai for the last 5 yrs. Looking to get some feedback/advice from people who've been there done that... Would be great if you can share your experiences ...
Thank you Islandprincess. Read More
Good private schools in Doha? by Noman68
Hi all, I'm new in Doha (less than a week). From Toronto, Canada but have been living in Dubai for the last 5 yrs. Looking to get some feedback/advice from people who've been there done that... Would be great if you can share your experiences ...
Thank you IslandPrincess, does your son know why they are moving? it would be very helpful, I also have a year 12 and so would appreciate anything he can add. Read More
Barwa City - Agood place to live? by 1967tazz
Hi ExPat friends. I have been offered to think of accepting a job in Doha and the company have offered to house me in Barwa City in a 3 bed apartment. I have tried searching but I think because it is new maybe I cant find out much about it. So, ...
No Priscilla, I would not be moving alone, my wife and children would also be with me. Read More
Doha secondary school, Newton International Academy. by 1967tazz
Hello ex-pat friends. Does anyone have any knowledge or thoughts please on the Newton International Academy, any info or knowledge would be really welcome.
Hi Priscilla, both are my reasons. I have been offered a position there and if taken we would be traveling with children. Read More
Barwa City - Agood place to live?
Hi ExPat friends. I have been offered to think of accepting a job in Doha and the company have offered to house me in Barwa City in a 3 bed apartment. I have tried searching but I think because it is new maybe I cant find out much about it. So, ... Read More
Doha secondary school, Newton International Academy.
Hello ex-pat friends. Does anyone have any knowledge or thoughts please on the Newton International Academy, any info or knowledge would be really welcome. Read More