About eminentuae

Status:

Expatriate  

Gender:

Male

Currently Lives:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Citizen Of:

Jordan

Dual Citizen Of:

Australia

Past Expat Posts:

United Kingdom

United Arab Emirates

France

Switzerland

Netherlands

About eminentuae

Mature,Open minded, Laid back and easy going .... Expateriate who always look to meet other expateriates and travellers ...

My Website:

http://http://www.couchsurfing.com/people/eminentguy

Advice for New Expats

Mmmm... Dont feel so hesitant or worried ... i was in your position and I feel very stable and comfortable now... Feel free to ask me about anything...

I would love to live in...

far East

HR/Relo
Professional:

Help Manage Expat Programs for My Company

Education:

NYiT
  2005 to 2006

Favorite Websites:

http://http://www.couchsurfing.com/people/eminentguy

Favorite Cuisine:

Chinese

Favorite Museum:

Duetch Museium - Munich

Favorite Movie:

The Notebook

Favorite Book:

p.s. I love you

Favorite Sports Team:

Some!

Some Forum Posts:

United Arab Emirates: teachers in Abu Dhabi:

I just seen ur post and thought of a reply as I have some LT friends who always talked about the experience. I think ther is. Cultural deference here in addition to the fact that kids are more naughty and wild maybe. Not in an insulting way thouigh, but maybe an exhausting one. All came back with better experience in weeks time and developed great connection with kids though. I definitely don't think it is that bad as you heard. I will leave my email here, if u need more info or even need to be connected with some LTs around... Eminent_UAE@hotmail.com Hope above helped ... Firas

United Arab Emirates: Finding a job in UAE for software professionals:

Hi Sumaya I guess, the job portals of UAE and many other countries here, are sinking within an ocean of applications flowing from West and East. which will make it harder to get proper responses. My advice to you is to try the home pages of the proepect employers directly, which is not supposed to be easier, but at least not overloaded. Where I work, we got 10,000 applications in 40 days for few posts advertised. so, wish you luck and dont give up :) Firas

United Arab Emirates: Teaching in the public School:

Hello Some of my friends are public school teachers in the three locations. and thier experiences are depending on what they are looking for! If you r looking to save more for example, them MZ is you option, cheap, no night life, no crazy spending and one basic mall. those who stays there are spending every weekend in Abu Dhabi, and sometimes commutes during the week for some activities i.e. Frisbee ...etc. and they are happy (So far!). and sure camping in the amazing desert there all the time :) I second Mish for the rest ... Guess you are here already by now, good luck :) Firas

United Arab Emirates: Salary Advice & Opinions:

thats the average for teachers with not long experience, it worth asking about: - Tickets - Health Insurance - Visa and residency Cards/papers Fees the above sums to few few thousands per year, usually covered by employer, but make sure its documented. 140k should get you a decent 1 bedroom or studio apartment, after some drilling and mining for a vacant one. Firas

United Arab Emirates: Looking at moving to Abu Dhabi for one year:

I guess it is suffecient ... depends on your status and requirements, but for Bachelor, 10 to 14 K a month should be enough to cover the Accomodation part. all in all, try to get the most out of the negotiation period. since it is going to be harder to get raises once you start. Firas

United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi Investment Authority:

I fully support ens ...

United Arab Emirates: Education Professional Advice Needed:

Hello ProfRC, contact me on this email and I might be able to forward u to the right person .... guess i work for a place that deals with Education allot :) Firas eminent_uae@hotmail.com

United Arab Emirates: Meetup on this none planned weekend:

Hi All, After trying the impossible, I could not get a flight to take me out of this dusty weather we have these days and ended watching DVDs. !! thought of proposing a last minute meetup where any can join? How about Hamingway or Chamas tonight? I will be lazy on at the hilton beach soon. So anyone with no plans like me :) , text or call at 00971504453842. Firas

United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi in August.:

Hi Sara, Many other are moving to work for the same employer (I guess :) )... am in contact with some of them and would be nice if you start approaching them as of now ... Let me know if u need help or advice ... Firas eminent_uae@hotmail.com

United Arab Emirates: Cocktail Club:

Hello Victoria, I have suggested that sometime ago and the responses was not many! I guess if we make it, others will start joining as it progress. Lets suggest a day/place and announce it? Yacht club, Oceans, Vincents are good options. Firas eminent_uae@hotmail.com

Date Joined:

4/14/2005

Total Posts:

81

Posts/Day:

0.02