magdaw
Polish expat in Scotland
Forum posts
89
About me
Polish
Lives in Edinburgh
Speaks Polish, English, little Arabic
Registration: 26 December 2010
Travelling to White Desert and oasis
Hi, I want to go on a few days trip to Farafra oasis and while there, go on a safari - see Black and White Desert and anything else worth seeing there. However, I have been told, that it is now forbidden to go on safari in the oasis area. Is that ... Read More
Tattoo in Amharic
Hi, I want to tattoo a word "strength" in Amharic and I am looking for someone who would be able to tell me the best word for it. Just to give you overview why this and why Amharic - I have been through some bad time in my life and my ... Read More
Lasik surgery by magdaw
Hi, I will be coming to Egypt for about 2 weeks (starting from Eid) and I am considering lasik surgery in Cairo or Alex. The thing is that I am pretty limited with time. I would like to have the necessary tests and then surgery done max 2 days ...
thank you but it is not about physical appearance. I want to feel comfortable and unfortunately glasses make it a bit difficult. Do you know any places that are doing those kind of surgeries, any recommendations? When did you check the prices? Read More
Lasik surgery by magdaw
Hi, I will be coming to Egypt for about 2 weeks (starting from Eid) and I am considering lasik surgery in Cairo or Alex. The thing is that I am pretty limited with time. I would like to have the necessary tests and then surgery done max 2 days ...
Thanks don moe. I have emailed them and hopefully they will be able to accommodate me in relatively short period f time I will be in Egypt. Thanks for your help! Read More
Lasik surgery
Hi, I will be coming to Egypt for about 2 weeks (starting from Eid) and I am considering lasik surgery in Cairo or Alex. The thing is that I am pretty limited with time. I would like to have the necessary tests and then surgery done max 2 days ... Read More
Oh, how I miss Egypt!
Hello everyone, I have not been here for a while, basically since I left to come back to Scotland. And I miss Egypt so much! Cannot actually pinpoint what do I miss, apart from obviously my friends ;). I think this s a perfect place to feel ... Read More
looking for an old friend by magdaw
Hello I m here hoping to get any kind of help from people of Morocco. A while ago I had a good friend from Ourzazate who then moved to Casa and we lost contact then. I really would like to get back in touch but I dont know how. His phone number is ...
i have all his info in ourzazate and of course his full name. i ll look into checking out FB. thanks! Read More
looking for an old friend by magdaw
Hello I m here hoping to get any kind of help from people of Morocco. A while ago I had a good friend from Ourzazate who then moved to Casa and we lost contact then. I really would like to get back in touch but I dont know how. His phone number is ...
I know he was not using FB and the usual websites that I know he was visiting seemed to be abandoned by him. I suppose it is a dead end case. He is probably married now and decided to disappear. Read More
Good mourning Egypt by noor2
Good mourning Egypt and have a good day a way from all tricks and bad wishes that comes from your enemies. I will always say I'm proud to be an Egyptian citizen as long as I remain on this planet. :) smile to the life you are the best your ...
Noor,.. I totally agree with you that Egypt is an amazing place to live and its biggest treasure are the people. And I think many expats that are here would share my opinion. But in all this excitement you have made an awful spelling mistake - ... Read More
looking for an old friend by magdaw
Hello I m here hoping to get any kind of help from people of Morocco. A while ago I had a good friend from Ourzazate who then moved to Casa and we lost contact then. I really would like to get back in touch but I dont know how. His phone number is ...
i have his full name and address but i live in cairo so that is a problem. and i met him in morocco. Inshallah i will find him! Read More
looking for an old friend
Hello I m here hoping to get any kind of help from people of Morocco. A while ago I had a good friend from Ourzazate who then moved to Casa and we lost contact then. I really would like to get back in touch but I dont know how. His phone number is ... Read More
Free Arabic Class For Foreigners by Spread-Your-English
Hi All, How Are You Doing? I would like to invite you to SYE free-of-charge Arabic classes. we aim to improve expats Arabic Language by providing A Session every Tuesday by A Qualified Arabic Instructor. The applicant has to take a placement test ...
hey.. what time will be the classes? will you teach egyptian arabic or MSA? Read More
Job opportunity for Italian-Arabic-English speaker by magdaw
hey.. I am looking for someone who can speak all 3 of above mentioned languages fluently to work as translator in Italian company in Cairo. For more details PM me :)
just wanted to update this post.. as well as classifieds - the person i am looking for should be speaking Italian and English and be an engineer- civil or mechanical. thanks!! Read More
recruitment company by magdaw
Hi, I would like to ask for your help. MY friends have established a recruitment agency. They secured great contracts both in Egypt and Libya and now they just looking to expand their database with new CVs. At the moment they are looking mostly for ...
hi semsema.. i would encourage everyone to send their cv. it doesnt cost you anything but actually might bring something good. my friends r really working hard on it so good luck to them and to everyone who will send cv :) Read More
recruitment company by magdaw
Hi, I would like to ask for your help. MY friends have established a recruitment agency. They secured great contracts both in Egypt and Libya and now they just looking to expand their database with new CVs. At the moment they are looking mostly for ...
Definitely. There are many companies looking for foreigners to join them. Send your CV and let my friends work on finding you something suitable. Read More
recruitment company
Hi, I would like to ask for your help. MY friends have established a recruitment agency. They secured great contracts both in Egypt and Libya and now they just looking to expand their database with new CVs. At the moment they are looking mostly for ... Read More
Job opportunity for Italian-Arabic-English speaker
hey.. I am looking for someone who can speak all 3 of above mentioned languages fluently to work as translator in Italian company in Cairo. For more details PM me :) Read More
Just moved from the USA to egypt to study!!!....kind of... by Robotnixon
I actually decided to go to Egypt to get my bachelor's degree last year, but I never knew a wonderful site like this existed then!! Anyway, im having a blast here in Egypt so far. The culture is super interesting to me and the people ive been ...
welcome and have fun.. Egypt is the best place to experience the hospitality of the people and unpredictability of every day. it is just WOW :) Read More
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year for all the fellow expats and all the kind people of Egypt who host us so nicely in their country. Lets hope this year will bring the peace and happiness to everyone :) Read More
Phonecall hassling - a warning to expat ladies! by eltviola
OK so most of us know there's a small proportion of the male Egyptian population who can't seem to control themselves when they discover the mobile number of a woman, especially an expat woman. Someone on this forum called Karim (whom I don't ...
i dont have that account because it is a business phone but i will make sure that whoever is responsible for all that stuff in my company will take care of that. thank you all for help. Read More
Phonecall hassling - a warning to expat ladies! by eltviola
OK so most of us know there's a small proportion of the male Egyptian population who can't seem to control themselves when they discover the mobile number of a woman, especially an expat woman. Someone on this forum called Karim (whom I don't ...
hello everyone.. i read this topic a while ago and soon after that i started to be bothered with calls from some number. the problem is that the person is calling my work phone and i m now on business trip in qatar and answering these calls costs ... Read More
expired visa and travelling in egypt
hi, my friend is planning to go to taba for the eid holidays. problem is that her tourist visa has expired and she is in prcess of getting work permit. actually all she has now is her passport with some number on it and a piece of paper that her ... Read More
New member by willz
Hey what's up everyone, my name's Will I just moved to Cairo after the revolution, history taking place in front of my eyes, Anyways befor eyou ask, yeah Cairo's nice so far. I see there's some expat meet ups going on I will definitely join them. ...
i only quoted the dictionary to prove the fact it is more than just cigs.. anyway.. peace.. and indeed i like to think about myself i m nice person :) good luck anyway! Read More
New member by willz
Hey what's up everyone, my name's Will I just moved to Cairo after the revolution, history taking place in front of my eyes, Anyways befor eyou ask, yeah Cairo's nice so far. I see there's some expat meet ups going on I will definitely join them. ...
hi.. thank you for taking time to reply to me. i assume you start a thread because you want ppl to reply to you. and this is what i did. and toke doesnt mean smoke.. or actually it does.. as per the link: ... Read More
New member by willz
Hey what's up everyone, my name's Will I just moved to Cairo after the revolution, history taking place in front of my eyes, Anyways befor eyou ask, yeah Cairo's nice so far. I see there's some expat meet ups going on I will definitely join them. ...
i dont think it is terribly smart to talk about smoking illegal substances on a public forum. ppl have every reason to be scared to talk about it and you enquiring about toking may put them in an unpleasant situation. otherwise.. i hope you enjoy ... Read More
Price for PS2 by magdaw
Hi, i m looking to buy PS2. I heard Carrefour has the lowest prices for things like that but if you know about any other place let me know. Also can someone confirm how much is it in Carrefour? Thanks for your help!
thanks :) the price matters.. and PS2 is cheaper. i d be very grateful! Read More
Price for PS2 by magdaw
Hi, i m looking to buy PS2. I heard Carrefour has the lowest prices for things like that but if you know about any other place let me know. Also can someone confirm how much is it in Carrefour? Thanks for your help!
Playstation 2- this is what i need. any idea how much it costs in that mall u mentioned? do they actually sell PS2? Read More
Price for PS2
Hi, i m looking to buy PS2. I heard Carrefour has the lowest prices for things like that but if you know about any other place let me know. Also can someone confirm how much is it in Carrefour? Thanks for your help! Read More
business trip in qatar - what can i do after work?
i m actually still here.. just one more day. i loved the city and i hope to come back. Read More
long weekend by magdaw
hi.. i hit the brick wall. i dont want to be stuck in cairo for the long weekend and my polish-scottish nature calls me for going somewhere. so any ideas how a person with no car and tight budget can enjoy her weekend? preferably i would like to go ...
alex is kind of a plan.. one day there would be great.. what about other destinations? Read More
long weekend
hi.. i hit the brick wall. i dont want to be stuck in cairo for the long weekend and my polish-scottish nature calls me for going somewhere. so any ideas how a person with no car and tight budget can enjoy her weekend? preferably i would like to go ... Read More
Security in Down Town by dula
Hi, I came to Cairo at the beginning of this month, and started studying Arabic here. As I am living in Down Town,on Ramsis Street, everyone I was talking to told me it's a real unsafe Place, i should never leave the house in the evening, can't ...
i live in downtown and i dont really have much concern about the security. as someone said before - be street wise, use common sense. sometimes i m coming home late and nothing so far alerted me.but again.. if u gonna ask for trouble.. you will find ... Read More
Mobiles change prefix by MCITP
[b]Dear All, All operators in Egypt will be changing their prefix from the 6th October 2011 (this Thursday) Please follow the below new prefix for each operator : [color=#7FD827]Etisalat Before After 011 XXXXXXX ...
thanks.. quick question.. because i m stupid.. if my number looks like that now: 01501111111 - what it will be like from thurs? why this change anyway? Read More
Hands up if you are not egyptian by maireadhoey
I am fascinated by this site, it's called 大咖福利影院 but having read through a lot of the topics and posts how many expats are on here ? If you check out other countries forums you get a diverse mix of nationalities and view points but the Egyptian ...
why leave? it is great that it is such a lively forum.. author is just checking how many expats r actually coming here.. Read More
business trip in qatar - what can i do after work?
hi.. i will be coming to doha in about a week.. i will stay for 3 weeks and i have no idea what can i do there. i dont know anyone and i dont know is it ok for a single woman to be out on her own. any suggestions? Read More
just to share some happiness..
i know i didnt discover america.. but its thursday afternoon already and i m so happy cos my weekend will start in exactly 2 hours and 20 min!!!!!!!!!! :D Read More
What to see and do in Cairo? by Sousou88
Dear all, I would like to get some suggestions to places I should go and things I should do here in Cairo... I know there's so much more here, so plz post ur suggestions. [b]Anything else than:[/b] the pyramids, Khan el khalili, islamic Cairo, ...
The Egyptian - i wouldnt put it any better :) Read More
New visa regulations???? by The Egyptian
My wife has just seen on Russian TV that Russians and Ukrainians won't be getting visas upon arrival (at the airport) anymore. I tried to confirm this but I cannot reach someone at the Immigration Police at Cairo International Airport. Will check ...
i dont think this will be a smart move. getting visa to another country usually is a big turn off for people. at least i hope that the time you need to get the visa from the embassy will be shortened and it will be a swift procedure - and not too ... Read More
IT support company by magdaw
HI, I m stuck!!! I m trying desperately to find an IT company that would help me with the networking issue in the place I work. Basically I need someone who would come and install the server, add users and ensure that everything is working just ...
ok.. let me check if my boss is ok with that and i will get back to u. Read More
IT support company by magdaw
HI, I m stuck!!! I m trying desperately to find an IT company that would help me with the networking issue in the place I work. Basically I need someone who would come and install the server, add users and ensure that everything is working just ...
I dont mind free lancers but because it is for the company i would like to have some kind of invoice. Do tyou think that would be possible? Anyway - i will send you my work email and phone number as private mssg. Read More
IT support company by magdaw
HI, I m stuck!!! I m trying desperately to find an IT company that would help me with the networking issue in the place I work. Basically I need someone who would come and install the server, add users and ensure that everything is working just ...
Thanks for that! Do you have a phone number to them by any chance as the "contact us" form on their website is not working and there are no other ways of contacting them. Read More
IT support company
HI, I m stuck!!! I m trying desperately to find an IT company that would help me with the networking issue in the place I work. Basically I need someone who would come and install the server, add users and ensure that everything is working just ... Read More
removal from UK to Egypt - few questions by magdaw
hey.. due to small change in personal life I am leaving UK and I m moving to Egypt. The things is that I dont know how to organise transfer of all my belongings (i m not talking furniture- more clothes and personal items). I can carry only one ...
thank you everyone for your help.. all the immediate stuff got packed into 2 big suitcases and thankfully egyptair allows 2 pieces of hold baggage.the rest will follow..somehow :) thanks! Read More
removal from UK to Egypt - few questions by magdaw
hey.. due to small change in personal life I am leaving UK and I m moving to Egypt. The things is that I dont know how to organise transfer of all my belongings (i m not talking furniture- more clothes and personal items). I can carry only one ...
thanks!! i will definitely have a look! Read More
removal from UK to Egypt - few questions
hey.. due to small change in personal life I am leaving UK and I m moving to Egypt. The things is that I dont know how to organise transfer of all my belongings (i m not talking furniture- more clothes and personal items). I can carry only one ... Read More
cairo socializing again but this time at a sea trip by M_Omar
hey everybody, continuing the socialization topic. i've been in a yacht trip last friday...awww it was beautiful, i spent the whole day either fishing swimming or dancing.... just when i came back and read how u liked the outing in nile city. i had ...
hey.. me again.. can you tell me is there a meal of some sort included and how long will the whole day last..i mean on the boat :) thanks! Read More
cairo socializing again but this time at a sea trip by M_Omar
hey everybody, continuing the socialization topic. i've been in a yacht trip last friday...awww it was beautiful, i spent the whole day either fishing swimming or dancing.... just when i came back and read how u liked the outing in nile city. i had ...
hey, do you still have spaces left? Read More
arabic lessons wanted by Telboy53
Am english, well educated well spoken. Looking for intensive arabic lessons to take me from zero to coversation in the shortest time. Happy to pay reasonable amount and also exchange quality english conversation. Am in Maadi, but visit Heliopolis ...
bigger doesnt mean better :) thats just piece of advice :D i m not saying they are bad.. i m saying there r schools which r really good and they r not massive. anyway.. we should leave the choice to Telboy53. Read More
arabic lessons wanted by Telboy53
Am english, well educated well spoken. Looking for intensive arabic lessons to take me from zero to coversation in the shortest time. Happy to pay reasonable amount and also exchange quality english conversation. Am in Maadi, but visit Heliopolis ...
did you study with them? because i am studying with arab academy and i know they r really good. this is why i can safely recommend them. Read More
arabic lessons wanted by Telboy53
Am english, well educated well spoken. Looking for intensive arabic lessons to take me from zero to coversation in the shortest time. Happy to pay reasonable amount and also exchange quality english conversation. Am in Maadi, but visit Heliopolis ...
hey.. i was writing before of this forum that i am attending a school called arab academy and they are really good - they can make your course as intensive as you want. check them on arabacademy.com and good luck! Read More
Just lost the job... by magdaw
Well.. thanks to the crisis that hit Egypt i have been laid off :( So now I am looking for a job - i have a lot of office experience. So if you have any idea where is the best place to look,or if you have a job for me.. i will be grateful :)
hey.. i have a lot of office admin and managerial experience - i did almost anything in my job back home (here unf i worked only 2 months so i would like not to talk too much about my very last position). but thank you for the addresses and i will ... Read More
Just lost the job... by magdaw
Well.. thanks to the crisis that hit Egypt i have been laid off :( So now I am looking for a job - i have a lot of office experience. So if you have any idea where is the best place to look,or if you have a job for me.. i will be grateful :)
thanks everyone.. i am doing my best to turn it into a positive experience :) well.. it can only get better, right? at the moment i m trying all the possible ways of finding job and i m really grateful for all your help and advice. i ll keep you ... Read More
Just lost the job...
Well.. thanks to the crisis that hit Egypt i have been laid off :( So now I am looking for a job - i have a lot of office experience. So if you have any idea where is the best place to look,or if you have a job for me.. i will be grateful :) Read More
bad day at work..
dont u just hate sometimes those days at work that drag, everything pisses u off and no-one can actually understand what are you on about!? Read More
Weekend Trips
that looks great!! i will have a good look at it later. Thanks Londoner :) Read More
henna tattoo by magdaw
hi, I am looking for someone who could do me a henna tattoo in Cairo. I d like to be sure that the person uses only natural henna (brown not black) and is a very creative person as I m addicted to henna tattoos :) I d be grateful for your help!
thanks everyone.. i will check all those contacts! HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Read More
henna tattoo by magdaw
hi, I am looking for someone who could do me a henna tattoo in Cairo. I d like to be sure that the person uses only natural henna (brown not black) and is a very creative person as I m addicted to henna tattoos :) I d be grateful for your help!
i m looking for someone in cairo...unfortunately luxor is out of question for now.. Read More
henna tattoo
hi, I am looking for someone who could do me a henna tattoo in Cairo. I d like to be sure that the person uses only natural henna (brown not black) and is a very creative person as I m addicted to henna tattoos :) I d be grateful for your help! Read More