Les
@Coachles
English looking for information about United Arab Emirates
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English
Lives in Ras al Khaimah
Speaks English, French
Registration: 06 June 2013
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Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise
Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...
It's interesting how we've all been quiet on this forum recently! For us it's been heads down at work and then packing or organising every evening. We've moved out of our house now and dotting the i's until we fly on Thursday. Bon voyage ... Read More
Downloading books for Kindle or ipad
Hi. Does anyone know if it is easy to download books for a Kindle or ipad in RAK? Cheers. Read More
Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise
Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...
Hey everyone! I am teaching French in secondary and our little girl will be also starting reception in the BC school. I am still waiting to get my paperwork back from FO and haven't started packing or anything although have started getting rid off ... Read More
Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise
Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...
Something else we're not sure about are the visas for us husbands who won't be working initially? I appreciate our wives will get working visas but do we get two year residents visas too? Curious to find out. We did ask the school and they said ... Read More
Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise
Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...
Hi Matt. That's interesting about the visas. I've been told by the shipping company that they can't/won't ship until they have a copy of a visa as it creates problems if the shipment arrives without a copy of one? He did say that a letter from ... Read More
Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise
Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...
We have the days and weeks to go on our family calender! No visas yet, the FCO didn't recognise the Notary that signed Domi's papers so they are having to check them out. They said it could take up to 20 days! Got another shipping agent coming ... Read More
Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise
Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...
I seem to recall reading in the last available staff handbook that a lot of the staff get accounts with the RAK bank? We're getting there with the paperwork and preparation but I think it will really kick off in July, as many of the arrangements ... Read More
Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise
Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...
Many thanks, that's a good tip! I went in to our bank (HSBC) to ask about that sort of thing and they didn't know anything about it! They suggested I open one with them when we get out there but it may be easier to do it here as you suggest. Read More
Shipping to RAK by Coachles
Hello there. We are moving to RAK in August and I'm trying to get some quotes for shipping over some of our personal effects. Can anyone recommend a competitive and reliable company please? Cheers. Les
Hi Donna. We've tried Brittania removals and they've quoted us £1,400. This is a door to door service including unpacking and is just for miscellaneous personal effects, no furniture. May I ask how is compares to your quote from them ... Read More
Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise
Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...
You were all right, getting the flights confirmed gives you a real reality check!! Read More
Cost of medication in RAK by Coachles
I'm moving to RAK soon and will need to buy medication on a regular basis. This will be in the form of Metformin and Gliclazide for diabetes. Can anyone advise me of the likely cost please? I will have medical insurance but these products won't ...
Thanks very much, your help is much appreciated. If I get a response in the meantime I'll let you know. Kind regards. Read More
Cost of medication in RAK
I'm moving to RAK soon and will need to buy medication on a regular basis. This will be in the form of Metformin and Gliclazide for diabetes. Can anyone advise me of the likely cost please? I will have medical insurance but these products won't ... Read More
Newbie from South Africa by colligoat
Hi everyone,I am just joining the conversation from South Africa. My husband & I will be travelling to RAK in August, either the 20th or 22nd, we are waiting for confirmation from the school. I notice most of the ladies will be teaching, have your ...
Hi everyone, Hope you can help me as I am not getting much response from the school. Can you please confirm to me which paperwork need to be signed by the attorney/FO and UAE embassy? I know i need to do my PGCE but do i also need to do my BA? And ... Read More
Newbie from South Africa by colligoat
Hi everyone,I am just joining the conversation from South Africa. My husband & I will be travelling to RAK in August, either the 20th or 22nd, we are waiting for confirmation from the school. I notice most of the ladies will be teaching, have your ...
Hi Debbie. I'm the husband of one of those ladies, Domi, who is joining the MFL department. I'm hoping to find a job out there once we've got our 4 year old settled at RAKA. In the meantime, it's mainly tennis and golf for me....!! (Until Domi ... Read More
Shipping to RAK by Coachles
Hello there. We are moving to RAK in August and I'm trying to get some quotes for shipping over some of our personal effects. Can anyone recommend a competitive and reliable company please? Cheers. Les
Hi Ali. I've spoken to Eagle and they seem very helpful. I told them they had been recommended to us and they asked by who, but I didn't know your name! They said they have shipments going every couple of weeks so our stuff may go over together I ... Read More