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Forum: Middle East
Feb 19th 2011, 2:00 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 980
Posted By danjar

Replacement degree attestation UAE

I have been living and working in Dubai for two years now and have recently accepted a new job. unfortunately I have been trying to locate my original and certified copies of my degree certs but to...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 29th 2009, 8:12 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 4,993
Posted By danjar

Re: Dubai Marina or JBR

I'm sure you are aware but JBR and the Marina are effectively the same place!? The Marina in general isn't all that big, I live in La Riviera tower on the southern side of the Marina (against SZR)...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 10th 2009, 4:36 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 3,058
Posted By danjar

Re: Missing home.. and advice settling in Dubai

Don't worry, you haven't been out here 2 minutes, you'll be surprised how quickly you make friends! Most people out here are in the same boat.
Where are you living? I'm sure you'll love it when you...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Feb 10th 2009, 3:40 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 4,724
Posted By danjar

Re: civil engineer - going rate??

As you know, Civil Engineer is a very broad term. What is your role? Eng, Snr Eng, Site Manager, Project Manager, Planner? Consultancy/Contracting? I moved out here 2 months ago as a Site Manager,...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 31st 2009, 5:58 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 5,977
Posted By danjar

Re: Offer from Dubai- worth moving?

I'm working over here on pretty much the same money, living in the Marina and sending home 12k a month. As long as you are sensible (don't eat/drink out more than twice a week) etc you'll be more...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 15th 2008, 12:33 am
Replies: 17
Views: 6,037
Posted By danjar

Re: VOIP BLOCKED IN UAE

I've been out here just a few weeks but Skype has worked from day one. Skype to landline as well. I followed the advice of some people on here and downloaded it before I came out.
Forum: Middle East
Oct 25th 2008, 2:53 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 3,037
Posted By danjar

Re: Buying a laptop in Dubai

:blink: Bugger! Should've gone to Tescos!
Forum: Middle East
Oct 23rd 2008, 2:35 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 3,037
Posted By danjar

Re: Buying a laptop in Dubai

Hey Plucky, I'm moving out at the end of Nov and have had the same dilema. Having looked into it I decided to get one in the UK. I purchased one online through Dell as I think they're pretty much...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 22nd 2008, 1:41 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 47,214
Posted By danjar

Re: Certificate attesting - what does it mean?

Hey Gent, thanks for the info! I was hoping to head to the FCO in MK and shoot accross to the UAE Embassy in London before they close at 1. How long does it take to get documents legalised at the...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 17th 2008, 2:52 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 2,557
Posted By danjar

Re: What to Wear

Sorry to hijack your thread LynR but for those who work in construction, what is acceptable wear on site? I'll be in a mid management level (Sub agent) I'm guessing trousers and short sleeved shirt...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 13th 2008, 12:05 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,538
Posted By danjar

Re: Good offer? What do you think?

Cheers Spugsy, thankfully my weekends are not included in my holidays, so 25 days equate to a full 5 weeks leave........Plenty of time to nip back and visit my chimney sweeping brothers and sisters...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 12th 2008, 7:44 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,538
Posted By danjar

Re: Good offer? What do you think?

Thanks for the advice guys:). I have accepted the offer and should be joining you all at about the end of November!!

HI Duke, I did query this actually, they said they will pay the rent 12 months...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 8th 2008, 9:11 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,538
Posted By danjar

Re: Good offer? What do you think?

Cheers Bob, Done a fair few searches but all the offers on here are so different, I can't really find a comparison. Just wanted the opinion of some of the people that live there.......I'm not looking...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 8th 2008, 5:42 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,538
Posted By danjar

Good offer? What do you think?

Hey guys,

What do you think of this offer? It's for a Sub-Agent role with a major contractor in Dubai (construction). I'll be living alone for a while and my wife will be joining me March/April...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 17th 2008, 1:24 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 4,770
Posted By danjar

Re: Dubai Metro Collapses

I work quite a lot with temporary works and I'm pretty sure the major clue to this failure is in the middle picture of your 2nd post. A load of strongbacks still stacked neatly on the ground when...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 3rd 2008, 10:42 am
Replies: 31
Views: 5,644
Posted By danjar

Re: The Dubai Boom's Underside: Sewage Woes

Thanks for that! much appreciated
Forum: Middle East
Jun 3rd 2008, 9:23 am
Replies: 31
Views: 5,644
Posted By danjar

Re: The Dubai Boom's Underside: Sewage Woes

My mistake, I was only looking at one of the 3 queues! probably nearer 250 tankers!!!
Forum: Middle East
Jun 3rd 2008, 9:03 am
Replies: 31
Views: 5,644
Posted By danjar

Re: The Dubai Boom's Underside: Sewage Woes

I've just had a look on Google Earth and counted approx 100 articulated tankers queuing to discharge!

(A bit off topic I know) but I'm actually a Senior Civil Engineer specialising in the...
Forum: Middle East
May 7th 2008, 11:18 am
Replies: 2
Views: 645
Posted By danjar

Smile Re: Visa to work in Abu Dhabi

Hi Grant,

I'm looking into this as well. From what I have read on a few websites, having a degree (or similar) is obviously the best way in.
(From what I have read) if you were to get a job...
Forum: Middle East
May 7th 2008, 9:08 am
Replies: 48
Views: 2,498
Posted By danjar

Re: Ever considered buying an apartment?

Thanks for all the info, a large deposit may be the main sticking point. With the housing market as it is in the UK, we were going to hang on to our house over here so (apart from savings) we won't...
Forum: Middle East
May 6th 2008, 8:04 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 2,498
Posted By danjar

Ever considered buying an apartment?

My wife and I are hoping to pack up and move over to Dubai in the new year and are currently looking at property etc. With the cost of rent being extreme (to say the least), has anyone considered or...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 20th 2008, 12:56 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By danjar

Re: Senior Civil Engineer/Agent

Cheers guys, you're probably right, this may not be the right forum for this sort of thing. I just thought that there are (without a doubt) a lot of expats working in the middle east and I preferred...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 19th 2008, 5:19 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By danjar

Re: Senior Civil Engineer/Agent

I'm not expecting anything, just after a bit of advice/a few opinions :).

"Agent" is a title used in the UK for project managers on Civil Engineering schemes, typically smaller scale projects....
Forum: Middle East
Apr 19th 2008, 4:34 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By danjar

Senior Civil Engineer/Agent

Hi guys, this certainly seems to be the place for good advice, so here goes:

My wife and I are hoping to move out and work in the Middle East towards the end of this year. She is an ICU nurse and...
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