the wanderers

Hi ,
I am looking into moving to Dubai or Qatar .
I would like to know if there are any women working in engineering in the oil/gas sectors and what their experience of working/living in Dubai or Qatar
is like .
I have worked/lived in Brisbane for the last two years and quite fancy a temporary change.
I think it would be a good experience for my kids to see another part of the world before they get to the exam years.
Any info would be great.

Thanks Anne.

Blue Cat

Hi Anne, and welcome to BE - can't help you on the engineering side of things, but can tell you that Dubai seems to be alot better than Qatar, one of our members has just spent about a month Qatar and hated it. Dubai has alot more buzz! Are you planning on coming with your husband - I hate to have to ask but there could be issues if you are a single mum out here, though I am sure you can get round them etc. Good luck!

the wanderers

Thanks for your reply.
Yes my husband will be coming also ,if we get the chance.
I couldnt leave him behind !
I did read the posts about Qatar .
Just researching at the moment , looking for any info.
I have read through the wiki .
Any info on family life ,companies to avoid etc.

Thanks Anne

Blue Cat

Family life is great, but my husband said he would rather be in Brisbane than here!!! The traffic can be a real nightmare, it is getting worse. Schools are pricey but you have to ensure your package will cover their fees. The rents are astronomical. At the end of the day you have to weigh it up from a financial point of view. It all depends on what package you can get with a new employer. That is the most important thing, if you get a good package, you will have a great life!!!! Can't advise about companies as I don't know anything about the oil and gas sector. I have a list of British Schools in the Middle East if you need it.

arbroath_abroad

what kind of engineering do you do??

dubai has quite a lot of marine/oil and gas construction

Jackups and FPSO's etc

If that is your field then give me a shout

Bob

There's a first welcome to BE, and apart from that, can't really help

Confucius

Recognition at last...

the wanderers

Hi,
I am an instrument engineer with 14 yrs experience in oil & gas industry working for engineering contractor companies who do work for the likes of Shell, BP, Texaco etc. My experience is mainly in offshore installation topsides design & onshore refinery.
Any info regarding companies/contacts etc would be appreciated

Thanks Anne

the wanderers

the wanderers

Just getting my posts up so I can use the pm service

Blue Cat

LOL!!!!

arbroath_abroad

give me a few days to revert to you (i am kinda busy right now) i have some contacts that may be able to help you

pm me when you have enough posts