Family Life in Qatar

Maid's husband to visit /-a-t-/ our house - normal?

Expat Sueño — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:20:10 +0000

We are considering a live-in maid who has her own visa. She is married and her husband is here in Doha. She would like for her husband to come over on the weekend and spend the night; we have a maid's room that has its own outside entrance.

I have no problem with her leaving on her day off to go visit him, but is it the norm for him to come over to stay with her? One one hand I would certainly not want to keep her away from her husband. . .on the other hand, the maid's entrance is through the back yard where my kids play.. . .maybe it's no big deal, but I just want to know what others have done in situations like this.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Expat Sueño

Books ETC

DJMercer — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:17:00 +0000

Come and pick up some secondhand book bargains, and much more, at BOOKS etc on Friday 5th December from 12-5pm.

BOOKS etc is a great opportunity to restock your bookshelves for 2009 and pick up some last minute christmas presents.

All books will cost 10 riyals with proceeds going to a Guatemalan charity. Other bargains will include secondhand clothes and toys, and handmade jewellery and greetings cards.

TO DONATE BOOKS, CLOTHES AND TOYS PLEASE CONTACT NIKKI LANE ON 501 5389.

BOOKS etc will be held at Cascades Compound clubhouse not far from Decoration round-about on Salwa Road, see below for directions.

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Directions to Cascades East

On the Salwa Road go through Ramada Junction, and over the flyover to Decoration round-about. Take a left at Decoration round-about.
Go straight through the next round-about. This road is under major construction - watch out for the raised drains scattered along the road. Turn right at a temporary round-about made of red and white plastic barriers. Take the 2nd road on the right.
Go straight along this road until you see Cascades East Compound on your left (it is the first and only compound on the left-hand side of the road). Park inside the compound unless it's full in which case you'll have to park on the road and walk in.
To get to the clubhouse you need to go to the childrens play area which is at one end of the compound with a pointed roof. Walk on either side of the play area and then go down the pathway between the houses to other side of compound. You will see a tennis court. Walk beside the tennis court and go down the steps into the clubhouse.

Banking for Kids

Thazza — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:45:52 +0000

My 19 year old son want's to open a savings bank account here. He is still at school so has no regular income which many of the banks require. Also many seem to want a minimum amount kept in the account which is no good for someone with only a few riyals to his name. Does anyone know where he could open an account without these restrictions?

Getting into TAMUQ

django3839 — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:03:40 +0000

Hi, I'm currently a senior. I was wondering how difficult it is to get into Texas A&M University at Qatar.

- How high should your SAT/ACT (per section and total score) be?

- How good should your transcripts be?

- How good should your essay be?

- How high should your TOEFL (PBT, CBT, or iBT) be?

Here are my scores so far:

Whats plans for new year?

thegr8spy — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:43:53 +0000

Hey so like each and every year I hope they're bringing a dj to doha this year as well so if anyone has the information please update it here. thanks

any of QL members knows what is going on??

draj — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 11:47:55 +0000

i just heard this morning that CID is just checking on if somebody is making gathering and praying jesus, worshiping god or else.. they are also checking if any cars have any kind of stuffs related with religions.. if they found any such things they are directly deporting from the country.. is this true.. does any of you have heard about this...

looking for english teacher

yonicks — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 08:16:35 +0000

looking for English teacher gives private classes. should be from Indian , USA,or EUROPEAN. email to contact qatarvoicee/-a-t-/hotmail.com

Family Visa

smohamma — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:38:09 +0000

I have personal sponsorship, my wife also working here in Qatar with her father sponsorship. We are living together. My question is: can we have a baby without changing sponsorships? Can I get register our baby on our sponsorship?

What agencies we can hire a car and a driver?

carol2008 — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 03:16:44 +0000

I am loooking into hiring a car with a driver, have heard some agencies here in DOha do it...any tips??

Many thanks

Is it raining where you are?

kimd — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 08:32:40 +0000

Here in Duhail we have a light shower of rain and it also rained overnight in Khor Al Odeid. Winter seems to be on its way at last.