aminahassiya
English looking for information about United Arab Emirates
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Registration: 27 May 2013
Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise
Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...
Hi Donna Long time no hear! Hope everything is good. It is raining but then we have 21 days to go!! Did you get the lovely e mails? Cannot wait anymore!! Big hugs!! Read More
how expensive the dentists are in RAK compared to the UK.
Hi Everyone, Just wondering how expensive the dentists are in RAK compared to the UK. Many thanks! Read More
Health care in Ras al Khaimah by Yud
Hello everyone, One among the various issue that many expatriates usually raise is [i]Health Care[/i]. So, I think it would be very interesting and helpful to start a topic about [u]Health[/u]. > So, can you please list some of the private ...
Hello there I just have a quick question, the re don't seem to be GP practices like in the UK so where would I go just for repeat prescription medication? Somebody told me I can buy them directly from the pharmacy, is this true? Thankyou Read More
Induction at RAK Academy by aminahassiya
Hello All As this event draws nearer I am wondering what exactly happens. I heard that we get taken to Dubai to see the main areas, is this with our family or do teachers go alone? Is there anything we should prepare before hand? Is everybody ...
wonderful!! getting really excited now!! Hope everything is good with everyone in their preparation. Just getting a bit hectic now Read More
Induction at RAK Academy by aminahassiya
Hello All As this event draws nearer I am wondering what exactly happens. I heard that we get taken to Dubai to see the main areas, is this with our family or do teachers go alone? Is there anything we should prepare before hand? Is everybody ...
Thankyou Sunnee, That is really reassuring. So could you tell us what happens from landing in Dubai airport to the first lesson... Read More
Induction at RAK Academy by aminahassiya
Hello All As this event draws nearer I am wondering what exactly happens. I heard that we get taken to Dubai to see the main areas, is this with our family or do teachers go alone? Is there anything we should prepare before hand? Is everybody ...
Hello Oh good, cos I would hate to just dive in and leave them all alone. I am excited too but have been since day one. Still have soo much to organise but I need to get through the month of Ramadan first. Are you all sorted? Speak soon! Read More
Induction at RAK Academy
Hello All As this event draws nearer I am wondering what exactly happens. I heard that we get taken to Dubai to see the main areas, is this with our family or do teachers go alone? Is there anything we should prepare before hand? Is everybody ... Read More
Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise
Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...
Hello Ditto virtually everything CoachLES said except I have a son who will be in yr4 BC school. I have the same questions about timetables and schemes of work, so if anybody knows anymore please do tell. Hope everyone is taking the stress ... Read More
Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise
Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...
Yey papers back from FCO now onward to embassy. I might just take then to London myself and get it over and done with! How is everybody?! Read More
Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise
Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...
hi Sunee, We can't even hit the high 20's so your heat will probably be noticed when we get there. You say school finishes tomorrow, but admin staff are there should we need them right?! I have decided to leave work early to get things done as ... Read More
Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise
Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...
Hi les and Domi, Same visa situation here, does my head in!! Good to know things are moving forward. Is Amelie enrolled yet? Speak soon! Read More
Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise
Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...
has anybody started the countdown yet? Read More
Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise
Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...
hey all, hope the preparations are going well. I had a bad experience with HSBC and was wondering about any other banks which we will be available to use on arrival. I have still to finish my paperwork but other than that I suppose am waiting. What ... Read More
Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise
Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...
Good point! I went to phone shop and they said an unlocked phone with a local sim is the way to go. Other options are just far too expensive. Feeling a bit of a lul at the moment. Need to ignite the excitement of moving, maybe its just the rain.. ... Read More
Newbie from South Africa by colligoat
Hi everyone,I am just joining the conversation from South Africa. My husband & I will be travelling to RAK in August, either the 20th or 22nd, we are waiting for confirmation from the school. I notice most of the ladies will be teaching, have your ...
Hi Les and Domi, I am still doing my paperwork and Donna helped me so much by writing this: 1) You need to take your degree, teaching qualification to a solicitor who will take a certified copy. Cost about 拢5 per document . 2). You then send them ... Read More
Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise
Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...
Hey Donna I'm good thanks! Hope you are too! Got my e tickets yesterday! but am still waiting for paperwork to come back from offices and stuff and then its just packing up I suppose. Any more news on registering children in the school or which ... Read More
Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise
Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...
Hi All, Hope you are well. I was just thinking about the driving situation when we get there. I know initially we will be in taxis but then eventually I would like to own a car and drive myself. Im just confused because apparently we need visas ... Read More
Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise
Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...
Hey Matt! Thankyou for your information! As you can imagine the days are getting fewer to our pursuit! Please keep advising us! Best wishes Read More
Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise
Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...
Hey Debbie Welcome! What will you be teaching? At the minute my husband just thinks he is going to enjoy the sun in between childcare.. How are you getting on with your paperwork? Feel free to post questions! Have you had flights confirmed ... Read More
Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise
Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...
Hey all, Where does it say about shipping allowance? Get used to my dumbass questions! They will feature this forum frequently-(been talking about alliteration in a cover lesson!) Hope you are all well! Read More
Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise
Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...
Hey All!! Hope you have had a lovely weekend. Some of you have flights and have started the countdown. How exciting!! I just want mine now!! I'm just curious as to what items you guys are shipping. With the accommodation being furnished I can't ... Read More
Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise
Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...
Hi Everyone!! I spoke to the RAK Academy school secretary this morning just to see if she received any e mails from myself as they all seemed to have bounced back from everyone. She thought nobody was writing to her!! She wasnt aware of a ... Read More
Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise
Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...
Thanks for the reassurance Sunnee. Would you have any real pictures of accommodation? Just to feed curiosity whilst this paperwork gets through. Or any other blog type feature to tell us all what happens from landing in airport to teaching in ... Read More
Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise
Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...
Hi and Welcome!! Hope things are well. Feel free to ask any questions and please share your progress with us as we are all in the same boat I'm sure! Are you teaching? Speak soon! Aminah Read More
Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise
Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...
Hi everyone! How are preparations going for those moving to RAK academy? Hope you are all well. Keep us informed! Read More
Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise
Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...
Sorry I know I must be bordering on crazy right now, but I am hoping you will understand why..anyway what are you munching on!! Read More
Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise
Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...
or maybe I can pm you my mobile number? Read More
Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise
Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...
Did you get my pm Read More
Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise
Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...
Hey Donna You are online! Please speak to me as I am having kittens! Amirah Read More
Offer at RAK Academy by aminahassiya
Hi there everyone! Hope you are all well. I too may be joining in August. I am quite worried as I had an offer at RAK Academy which I accepted but have not heard anything since. Is this normal-please can you share experiences of the process from ...
I did e mail but still heard nothing! Read More
Offer at RAK Academy
Hi there everyone! Hope you are all well. I too may be joining in August. I am quite worried as I had an offer at RAK Academy which I accepted but have not heard anything since. Is this normal-please can you share experiences of the process from ... Read More