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Ask questions about Gulf life, work, business, and more. 132 questions.
Since getting my SHAMS freelance licence, I'm starting to properly invoice clients. I have clients in UAE (pay in AED), UK (GBP) and Sri Lan…
I have 15 years of project management experience in construction. Got a very attractive offer from a Muscat-based contractor for a water inf…
This will be my 10th Avurudu in Kuwait! Back home I'd be making kavum, kokis, you name it. Here of course it's different. Over the years I'…
My friend Nirosha just arrived in Kuwait 3 weeks ago on a domestic worker visa (Khadama). Her kafeel hasn't taken her to get the iqama (resi…
I teach in Sharjah and am about to bring my husband and daughter to UAE. My school is in Sharjah (Al-Majaz area) so living in Sharjah makes …
I currently earn QAR 5,500 as a Safety Officer in Qatar's oil and gas sector. I have 7 years experience, NEBOSH IGC and IOSH certifications.…
I'm a registered nurse in Sri Lanka with 4 years of experience in a teaching hospital. I'm strongly considering going to the Gulf. My specia…
Hi everyone, I've been in Riyadh for 4 years and just got transferred to Jeddah by my company. Really excited about the sea and the vibe the…
I've been in Bahrain for 2 years on Sri Lankan driving licence (with IDP). Now I'm getting a proper Bahraini work permit and want to convert…
I work for a private school in Sharjah under GEMS network. My employer provides health insurance for me but when I asked about adding my hus…
Hi everyone! I've been working as a freelance graphic designer and social media manager from Sri Lanka, serving Gulf-based clients. I want t…
I work as a chef at a hotel in Jeddah. It's been 2 months and my employer has not paid my salary. He keeps saying 'next week, next week.' I …
I'm a pharmacist currently working at Saudi Aramco Medical Centre in Dhahran (Eastern Province). My package is decent — SAR 12,500 basic +…
I'm a chef with 9 years in Saudi. Always dreamed of opening a small Sri Lankan restaurant — authentic rice and curry, string hoppers, kott…
I've been in Bahrain 7 years as a marketing professional. I heard Bahrain launched a 'Golden Residency' or long-term visa for expats that do…
My cousin came to UAE on a visit visa 3 months ago (valid for 60 days). He was trying to find a job and kept thinking he'd sort it out. Now …
I have been working in Dubai for 3 years as a software engineer. My current employer is great but I've received an offer from a bigger compa…
I've been in Saudi for 5 years. Previously I needed to get exit re-entry visa stamped in my passport every time I went back to Sri Lanka. A …
I've been in Muscat for 18 months now as a construction foreman. My salary is OMR 550/month. I miss my family terribly. Is my salary enough …