hi exexexpat. Many thanks for the advice. I have only started basic research on this. As MaryCatherine mentioned, I will be doing much more research over the coming months. When i know what to expect I will come out there on a visit.

My problem is that I will not be coming through a company sending me from the uk, so I guess I will not benefit from housing/paid education. Is this the case? Or will they see that I have come from UK and offer something in way of recompence?

I will look to start approaching vodafone and qtel/virgin mobile. I currently work for the virgin group in the UK, so may be a way in there.

My kids, as I am, are british born, so speak no arabic at all. So may have to look at private education. What does this typically cost?

Many thanks again for your time.

Regards
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