Jannah
@Jannahreid
Scottish expat in Egypt
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About me
Scottish
Lives in 6th October City
Speaks English and a little Arabic
Registration: 26 November 2011
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Get driving license as a foreigner by A.Hendy
Hello, I would like to know if it was possible to have an Egyptian driving license as a Frenchman(19y) while in France I do not have one.I would like to specify that I am French by birth, but that I have Egyptian nationality thanks to my parents, ...
I am British and the test for me with a UK driver's license was basically to drive around one horseshoe of cones in the courtyard!!!!!! No speaking or questions but I think you would need someone with you who can translate the paperwork and people ... Read More
Get driving license as a foreigner by A.Hendy
Hello, I would like to know if it was possible to have an Egyptian driving license as a Frenchman(19y) while in France I do not have one.I would like to specify that I am French by birth, but that I have Egyptian nationality thanks to my parents, ...
If you get your French driving license before you come here then as an International you may drive for 3 months and then go to Bulaq police station and convert it into an Egyptian one. However, will you have a visa or not when you enter? If you ... Read More
Amazon Prime in Egypt by Monica Monika
Is there Amazon Prime available in Egypt? Some global locations have “lockers” or specific locations that Amazon will deliver to and you can pick up items from there. Thank you to all with knowledge in this area. Mona
@Monica Monika Souq became Amazon but ran as Souq an Amazon company until it became good enough to transform into Amazon. eg Read More
Amazon Prime in Egypt by Monica Monika
Is there Amazon Prime available in Egypt? Some global locations have “lockers” or specific locations that Amazon will deliver to and you can pick up items from there. Thank you to all with knowledge in this area. Mona
@Monica Monika There is now Amazon Prime in Egypt but it only started around a month ago and is more restricted than in other countries. You do get free delivery or half price and same day and although the trial included Prime Video it no ... Read More
Cat Hotel or animal care by BN21
We have to travel to Europe and would need to leave our cats in Cairo for 2 Weeks, does anyone have a recommendation for a cat or pets hotel?
Very interesting - I have not heard of this one and yet I actually live in Mokattam! Read More
Cat Hotel or animal care by BN21
We have to travel to Europe and would need to leave our cats in Cairo for 2 Weeks, does anyone have a recommendation for a cat or pets hotel?
There are two decent cat hotels. One is https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=meowgical%20nights%20-%20cairo%27s%20luxury%20cat%20hotel which is owned by a British lady and is situated in Maadi and the other is ... Read More
I feel so sad and confused Please help by Bon15
I have done something totally out of character which I now regret greatly. I agreed to sign a marriage contract which has our photos on the top. My "husband" said he needed me to agree to this contract as he could not stay with me ( and I ...
I do not believe that any foreigners marriage can take place anywhere other than the Ministry of Justice in Cairo. This is the only place another nationality can marry an Egyptian therefore if yours wasn't done there I suspect that this marriage ... Read More
"Sworn" Translation
I need to get my kid's UK birth certificates translated. Does Egypt have the same thing as Syria had which is official government translators or not? No one seems to be able to answer this. If they do can anyone recommend me a translator? Jannah Read More
Moving to Cairo in a few months.... by Egyptlover14
Hello:) just wondering if anyone else on here has has moved to Cairo from the US! Would love to know how hard it is to adjust? Would love to meet some American woman married to Egyptian men! Just actually looking to make friends:)
Sallaam alaikum, How good is a British woman who worked with the Americans for five or six years in Damascus. I am living in 6th October and married to an Egyptian. Read More
IELTS prepration by hsalamaeg
Hello In fact i am here to meet expat whom speaks english and live in New Cairo (Rehab)as i am living there one of my task to improve my language as i am planing to go Australia before the end of this year and i have to pass IELTS Exam with grade 7 ...
Hi, I am British and and IELTS teacher now married to an Egyptian and living in 6th October if I can be of help with private lessons to anyone. Thanks Jannah Read More
Private English lesson is urgently needed by Fahmy75
Hi all, I am preparing for TOEFL exam and I urgently need private English lessons from a native English speaker in Cairo , so if any has enough time for me just send to me message with the details of the lessons like the price and the time ...
Hi, I am a British ESL teacher with over 12 years of experience of teaching TOEFL and IELTS. I presume you are studying for the TOEFL Ibt exam. If so when and where do you live. I live in 6th October so would need to know where you work or ... Read More
single mom needs family visa immediately by Jannahreid
Hi, Am I such a rare breed? I am a single mom working currently in Syria but wishing to move to a job offer in Jeddah. Problem is I have been told that I have to come and work there for 90 days before I get an Iqamaa for my children. Have they ...
Thanks, My employer is an American company and they are doing their best to swing it for me. I will speak to the MD again though and see what happens giving him your suggestion. The younger two children do have relatives here but hey this is Syria ... Read More
single mom needs family visa immediately
Hi, Am I such a rare breed? I am a single mom working currently in Syria but wishing to move to a job offer in Jeddah. Problem is I have been told that I have to come and work there for 90 days before I get an Iqamaa for my children. Have they ... Read More
Single Mom with 3 kids
Hi, I am new to this forum so let me introduce myself; I am a British single Mom living in Damascus, Syria. I have three boys, 9,10 and 18. Due to the current instability in the political situation here I am currently thinking of applying for a ... Read More