Xalimo
@Xalimo
English expat in the United Arab Emirates
Forum posts
8
About me
English
Lives in Dubai
Registration: 08 January 2008
Activity
Passport Confiscation Question by Dino64
I have been offered a job at a big newspaper in Dubai (all good - money's great, allowances are superb etc), but there is one huge sticking point. The company, who shall remain nameless, want to keep my UK Passport (although I live in the USA) ...
Yes, there are companies that hold on to peoples passports in the UAE. It is illegal under UAE laws. If you're employer insists contact the British Embassy. Read More
Hey y'all from Spain by aparejador
I'm a U.S. citizen that's been living in Spain for the past year. Just ran across this site, as I was searching the old innernets for some explanation as to why it's so darn difficult to find a company that will sell me a hard drive at fair price, ...
Hey, welcome on board. I've my moments of pity, too. I guess, that's part of the territory when you're a trainling spouse but like you said, that's what's about. Compromise :) Read More