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Forum: Middle East
Apr 7th 2008, 8:09 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,273
Posted By Barrie

Smile Re: Am i being too impatient???

I have been hunting for work in Dubai for about 5 months now. I have had a few phone interviews and one face to face interview. As with you Peggypie, I struggle to get replies from a lot of the...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 19th 2008, 10:11 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 6,232
Posted By Barrie

Thumbs up Re: Informal Business Networking in Abu Dhabi

Norm,

A great idea and something I would be very interested in attending when I finally get a job in Dubai. Hopefully within the next 3 or 4 months( or sooner).

This sort of networking is worth...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 7th 2008, 11:24 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 941
Posted By Barrie

Re: Mall of the Emirates and Musical Fountain?

It is at the Mall of Emirates,but I can't confirm how often it happens.

I was there a few weeks back and seen the fountains, I highly recommend you visit it,as it is a fantastic show.

I have a...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 24th 2008, 12:23 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,056
Posted By Barrie

Re: We raised 4200 Dhs today!

Congratulations. :thumbsup:

Might not make it to Dubai for the next sale in April, but fingers crossed we will be there and settled for the one after that. :D
Forum: Middle East
Feb 24th 2008, 12:06 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 439
Posted By Barrie

Quick question

Has anyone had any dealings with a company called Link Project Services in Duabi?

I have checked out their website, but I can't find much else out about them on the web. Any background on them...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Feb 9th 2008, 6:44 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 602
Posted By Barrie

Smile Just back from a week in Dubai

We arrived home last night aftar a week in Dubai. We had an excellent time and it has confirmed to my wife and I, that Dubai is the place for us. All I need to do now is land myself a job.

I was...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 28th 2008, 8:05 am
Replies: 11
Views: 540
Posted By Barrie

Re: Coming to Dubai for a week

Hi Emerald,

No I didn't realise you worked for Dragon Oil. I have sent my Cv to them 2 or 3 times but never got a reply.

I will PM you for your e-mail address.

Cheers.
Forum: Middle East
Jan 27th 2008, 8:53 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 540
Posted By Barrie

Smile Coming to Dubai for a week

My wife daughter and myself are coming to Dubai on the 1st of Feb for 8 days. Main reasons for the trip are so they can get to see the place and also so I can hand out my CV to a few companies.

So...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 4th 2008, 7:46 am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,061
Posted By Barrie

Re: Questions Regarding Visa's and Working

Hi LourieBelle,

I have just started looking into visas.

From what I have read you are not really allowed to look for work if you entered on a visitors visa, but from what I hear people do it...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 16th 2007, 9:28 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 779
Posted By Barrie

Thumbs up Re: Is this the norm?????

Cheers bat.

I thought it was a con, but it is good to get it confirmed.
Forum: Middle East
Dec 16th 2007, 8:11 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 779
Posted By Barrie

Is this the norm?????

'Thank you for submitting your resume to Jobs in Dubai Inc. for this position. Your qualifications were a perfect match to the employer’s job request. We would also submit your resumes to new...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 7th 2007, 8:51 pm
Replies: 105
Views: 4,416
Posted By Barrie

Thumbs up Re: Moving to Dubai in 2nd week Jan

I'm so jealous Andy. I wish it was me and my family move to Dubai in Jan.

I am sure that lucrative job I am hunting will turn up soon!!!!

Congratulations.
Forum: Middle East
Dec 3rd 2007, 4:18 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 724
Posted By Barrie

Wink Re: weather at christmas time

As one of many Englishmen in Aberdeen (some would say for our sins!!) we do get out and enjoy ourselves from time to time. Not often, but occasionally we are seen strutting our stuff in the...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 3rd 2007, 1:21 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 724
Posted By Barrie

Unhappy Re: weather at christmas time

Oh to be in Dubai for Christmas!!!!

The Aberdeen forecast for Christmas is, severe rain, localised flooding and then freezing.

At least we get free ice skating on the local football pitch!!!!!...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 3rd 2007, 1:11 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 5,659
Posted By Barrie

Re: Ethiad Airlines & AD

I have to agree with you on the budget image thing.

The office where I work in Aberdeen, is opposite the BMI offices and the word BUDGET certainly springs to mind!!!!!
Forum: The Sand Pit
Dec 2nd 2007, 12:33 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 624
Posted By Barrie

Re: Caption Competition - Number 1

Donald Rumpsfelt demonstrates the latest Fire department entrance poocedures from the Bent-agon.
Forum: The Sand Pit
Dec 2nd 2007, 12:09 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 1,696
Posted By Barrie

Cool Re: Shisha...

I have tried it when I was working in Egypt. The smell got the better of me and I just had to try it. There was a crowd of us so we bought a couple and everyone had a try.

We had apple tobacco....
Forum: The Sand Pit
Nov 30th 2007, 4:14 pm
Replies: 94
Views: 2,679
Posted By Barrie

Talking Re: What's for dinner...

No, no maid in the UK!!!!

I wear shirts every day to work, other than a Friday as we have a Dress-down Friday policy. Sometimes I wear a casual shirt on a Friday rather than a t-shirt and my wife...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Nov 30th 2007, 3:33 pm
Replies: 94
Views: 2,679
Posted By Barrie

Re: What's for dinner...

Is it common for expats to have cooks and maids in Dubai?
Forum: The Sand Pit
Nov 30th 2007, 3:12 pm
Replies: 94
Views: 2,679
Posted By Barrie

Re: What's for dinner...

Sounds excellent. Think I will give it a try.

Cheers.
Forum: The Sand Pit
Nov 30th 2007, 3:00 pm
Replies: 94
Views: 2,679
Posted By Barrie

Re: What's for dinner...

MataHari Do you heat the bacon, mushrooms, onion, garlic, Boursin, grated cheese to make a sauce, then add to the pasta?
Forum: Middle East
Nov 30th 2007, 12:18 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 3,929
Posted By Barrie

Re: Inciting Hatred

The world gone mad. It is a teddy for crying out loud!!!!!!

Latest on BBC news website....

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7121025.stm

Shoot UK teacher, say protesters
...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Nov 29th 2007, 12:58 pm
Replies: 67
Views: 2,225
Posted By Barrie

Talking Re: Someone on here will be disappointed!!

I accept my title of Amateur hole digger and I bow to you oh might BE ME Digger.

I will study your digger form a far and hope to learn many things!!!!
Forum: The Sand Pit
Nov 29th 2007, 12:42 pm
Replies: 67
Views: 2,225
Posted By Barrie

Talking Re: Someone on here will be disappointed!!

I am sensing a serious Morrissey fan.

I wasn't being nasty when I said I didn't like him earlier!!!!!

Dig, Dig, Dig!!!!

Is this hole I am standing in getting bigger?
Forum: The Sand Pit
Nov 29th 2007, 12:32 pm
Replies: 67
Views: 2,225
Posted By Barrie

Re: Someone on here will be disappointed!!

If he didn't have a record deal before this, he will certainly have the record companies chasing him with one now, with all the publicity this has got him!!!!!
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