Any Singaporeans in Doha?

hi I am already in Doha for a few months now. I wish to know if we can renew our PR in singapore, if we are still here at that time?

Dear Singaporeans, I am a PR from sg , shifting to Doha .

I wish to join your group if there are any .

I wish to shift some personal effects from Singapore to Doha. The local cargo pple charge around 18 sgd per kg. Is it worth bringing? Do you have the address of Singapore Cargo in Sg that i am unable to search online. Thanks and wish to meet you all..

It took 2 months time to think of moving out of Sg .. but I am seeing a lively crowd here , that is creating enthusiasm in me.. to come to Doha..

We are just 2 of us.. How abt bank account transfers..

There is one shop behind Fanar near the souq...'Sinagapore Cargo' or something like that...i have not used it personally but u can go there and ask or if u want i can go there and enquire about their service and rates the next time i go there.

any suggestions on how to relocate 5 big boxes of personal effects from singapore to doha?

any recommended door to door cargo company?

thanks!!!

You can get most of the things here. There are big shopping malls here too. Unless you have something in particular in mind.

zao an!... selamat pagi...good morning everybody

I'm a Filipino PR here in Singapore but soon to transfer in Doha this July

I'm sure gonna miss my beloved Singapura...

please advise what to bring that I will surely from SG

hope to meet up soon

hello all Singaporeans in Doha

I guess its a good way to introduce myself before landing onto the new pasture.

I am really fearful when I google Doha's weather...its extremely hot!!! how do you guys overcome that?

I will be settling at least for a year..hope to meet some good friends that can do business together!!

Thank you so much!! cant wait to see you soon!!

Jeffrey low ([email protected])

TKS! I change le. Check again.

http://www.theredcitizen.com/

it should really say "Singaporeans in Qatar" not Singaporean at Qatar. thank you! :>

Hey,

I have just created a forum for Singaporean in Qatar. If our friends at UAE (http://uaesg.com/forums/index.php) has one forum for Singaporean, why cant we have one also.

The link is http://www.theredcitizen.com/qatar/forums/

Please take note that this forums is not under RDQ. So, sign up the forum doesnt make you a memeber of RDQ.

There are plenty of good international schools around. Only thing there is a lot of demand so you kinda have to get the ball rolling even before you come here. My son goes to Park House School - a british curriculum intl school here. There's also the American school. Doha College, DESS, Qatar Intl School etc ( i think u can google the list of international schools here). School fees range from QR5K plus a term for reception class. For your son 4 years old he would be going to KG2 in September? or Reception Class as they call it in the international school, my youngest daughter is the same age. I am from Singapore and have 5 kids. Have been here for a year.

Hope this helps!

Cheers!

Faith & Love ... the key ingredients in LIFE..

Welcome to Qatar......:)

Hi....

Well the prices here is crazy. it depends on areas,types of units example Flat or compound,furnished semi furnished or unfurnished. but price range from 8K and above....pls correct me if i am wrong...also you can roughly see it from the classified section it helps alot...well feel free to ask anything if in doubt...

Bogster

Hi there Singaporean and SingPRs in Doha, I will be going there soon... May 09, hope to join some activity groups and explore more of the Middle East regions.

please email me for any up coming events.

city10 at yh or hmal is also fine..

cheers.

Hi, I'm new to this page. So pls forgive me if I post multiple comments because I can't see them myself!

Can anybody tell me what is the rental rate for a 3 bedroom apt like in Doha?

Ta!

Hi, my husband and I are looking at moving to Doha by year end. We've never been there and have no idea what is the rental like. What is a reasonable price for a 3 bedroom apt?

Plus, can somebody also recommend a good International School for my 4 1/2 year old?

Ta!

Happy New Year 2009 to all Singaporeans!!!!hehehehe

Adventure Touring Is My Passion

la la la la,la la la la,hey hey hey,

Gd Morning Singa'ssssssssssssss

there are nice singaporeans around, its just that they are enjoying with their own group of people cos most of them are above 35 and with family.

Singaporeans just need an organiser to live the party!

Singaporeans are so kiasu...:)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Ban Spoon Feeding not Me

Malaysian join Singaporeans for what????? Join the Malaysian group lah....the Singaporeans are so kiasu...

it's so boring in doha!! singaporeans interested in making friends with this boring person here, pls add me and we can exchange contacts ok..

i'm here to suffer with you guys now. :(

hotandsticky - The whole nation is in depth to MM Lee Kwan Yew :)

Ban Spoon Feeding not Me

nice words...haha

The only head of state dictator to pose as a democratic president of a country and get away with it !

Dont mess with MM ! Love that title !

tentative towards nov 08 end...hw come the others stopped postings???

R U here already?

Ban Spoon Feeding not Me

y suddenly stop postings.I shall b in doha in abt a mths time.Hope to learn more..

hey dude. drop me a mail or your contact.

i'll be flying over this coming monday.

Contact me if you can bring some Chicken Rice :)

Ban Spoon Feeding not Me

Hello ladies and gentleman.

I'll be going over to Qatar mid Oct for 2 yrs and I have not pack anything yet. Could any kind soul advice what should I bring? And for interbank transfer from Qatar bank to SG Bank, which is the best bank that I should apply for?

Last but not less, do add me to the contact list for future fun stuff ya. My email is as follows R_L_Y|at|hotmail.com

PS: I'll bring tons of PrimaDeli to share!! :P

Hi:

I am a Singaporean visiting Doha between 6-8 Oct for an interview. Would like to meet up with fellow S'poreans/M'sians for a chat about work/life in Qatar.

Will buy coffee and bring The Straits Time. I'll have a local mobile and can call you directly to set a time/place.

Thanks and looking forward to meeting fellow S'poreans.

LOL Charan, Me the apperentice bowler.

Last Friday played worst than my 10-yr old average

BORN TO BOWL...........FORCED TO WORK

He is the Resident Bowler of QL :)

Ban Spoon Feeding not Me

Heya Mc. Me from Malaysia. Bowling this tuesday ???? maybe not. However, I am at Qatar Bowling Center almost every Friday around 7.00 pm.

BORN TO BOWL...........FORCED TO WORK

hey...nice to see lots of sg ppl here......lots of sg ppl at my werk place as well....... :-)

singaporeans ah, shall we meet up for a bowling session next tues at Qatar Bowling Centre?

No work to do Meh :)

Ban Spoon Feeding not Me

halo halo halo........................

Naah....only had one outing with the BIG BOSS Darude and a few other guys. MUST be their bad day for Bowling. Like I say I am still training to get the right throw.

BORN TO BOWL...........FORCED TO WORK

That's not the message I heard from QL bowling buddies. heard youfloored them quite easyly :)

Yalor wa balik kampong cuti maaaaa

BORN TO BOWL...........FORCED TO WORK

Rydges not at Ramada(cube) rite buddy....?

Hey Chief... ada baik ka...lama tada nampak,alik kampung ka...

Checkers,u bz r u sure....i thought here relex leh..

btw will b going CT ctr abt 3pm....

u now how to find me..pls do ya....

Charan.......naaah I am still learning to correct way to bowl.

BORN TO BOWL...........FORCED TO WORK

The Rydges Hotel :)

Kucinta me not missing home dat much only food i miss ler...

btw me down at Ras laffan....*winkz*

Charan where intended to chiong buddy?*grinz*

I heard that you are the champion bowler of QL :)

At work la, Bogster! Not as free as I thought leh ...

kucinta ... bless Charan with his Singaporean heart :P

If any of you are serious Bowler, lets get together and bowl the boredom away. Thats what I do every Friday.

BORN TO BOWL...........FORCED TO WORK

Sillyporeans (Pun Intended) Yes I am a Sri Lankan & a Singapore PR and Singapore is my 2nd home. (Spend 15 years of my life there.

Abil & BOGSTER74 - Want to get Siong on this coming Thursday Night :)

Hi.... pemandangan kat padang pasir tak interesting ke???

U can count camel on the way 2 Messaid..

U and some of new comers made headline on QL b4 arriving Doha... words spread fast if u r from Temasek island.

dun 4 get here lifestyle is not like back home. Less work more free time...

ALAMAK.......we made headline dats fast,ye ke ni...jgn lah cam tu....hehehehe.....btw the free time which bores me......

btw CHECKERS where r u babe.....got lost here in doha...hehehehe

Kucinta,

yup u are rite...charan is not a singaporean, but he is a sri lankan with a s'porean heart...hi bro hw are u today???

Singaporean community here is small. He may be sri lankan only on QL... but his heart and Soul is singaporean.

kucinta, charan is not from singapore. He is Sri Lankan. Why you got the impression he is Singaporean?

U're the 1st singaporean who is well known wif ur posting in QL... i've seen after being here for sometimes. u shld be 1 of reddotter community....

Embassy launches new website

Published: Monday, 21 July, 2008, 01:06 AM Doha Time

Kevin Liew... wider reach

THE Singapore embassy in Doha has launched its new website, featuring an electronic consulate (e-consulate) information system.

The website, http://www.mfa.gov.sg/doha, provides comprehensive and up-to-date information on the consular and visa services to both Singaporeans as well as members of the public residing in Qatar, an embassy spokesperson said yesterday.

The site provides information including the embassy’s contact and location details; notarial and consular services; visa services for visitors to Singapore; as well as links to other useful websites for overseas Singaporeans and potential visitors to the country.

Kevin Liew, head of chancery and first secretary at the embassy, said: “After first establishing our physical presence in Doha in December 2006, the embassy now has a “virtual presence” on the Internet.

“We will be adding other features over the next few months to further enhance the usefulness of the website, and welcome feedback from members of the public on how to improve it further, which can be sent to the new embassy email [email protected],” he explained.

Liew added that the Singaporean National Day Celebrations, jointly organised by the embassy and the Red Dotters Club (RDQ), will be held at Movenpick Towers & Suites Hotel, on August 9.

He said that guests should call to indicate availability for the event on 4128082/83 extension: 241, or e-mail [email protected].

QL veterans will be at Rydges on this coming Thusday night to welcome Mr. Paul from Bahrain :)

Hello folks! Yup I'm right here in Doha and am simply enjoying myself!!! =D ...

Sorry didn't have internet connection till yesterday. Thanks for thinking of me folks! See you all at the National Day Celebrations!

Bogster, where're you staying? Any plans for the weekend yet? I'm staying near the Hamad Medical City.

charan really sorry bout that ..last minute change of programme.

Awwwww really....sory abt that buddy,mayb next time round aight...

Bogster74 - You didn't come on last thursday night. we had a blast :)

888,i think her flight is on 18 n i also think she will leave sg at wee hrs...

Yes, Checkers is supposed to be here by Thursday - how come so quiet, maybe she is still buzy settling down here ......

Hi Wonder if Checkers has touch down in Doha yet...hmmm

There are evening performances now in the shopping malls and exhibition centre starting today (Summer Festival). You can try that for some activity to pass time - at least its aircon.

Avoid Friday cos that the family day thingy here where bachelors not allowed into malls and the souqs. Anyway, it depends cos there's are also news that they allow certain nationalities in whilst others cannot. I usually go with family. Cheers.

Charan, the following are the menu fyi ...... so dont miss it,

Mains

1) Nasi lemak with Sambal Blacan and Ikan Teri

2) Chicken Briyani with Garnish

3) Rendang Daging

4) Hainanese Chicken Rice

5) Malay Assam Fish Curry

6) Laksa Lemak

7) Singapore Style Rice Noodles

8) Opor Ayam (Chicken Curry)

9) Sate Campur served with Achar, Red Onion and Peanut Sauce

10) Szechuan Hot and Sour Soup

11) Soto Ayam

Desserts

1) Kueh Lapis

2) Ginger Crème Brulee

3) Coconut Pandan Cake

4) Kueh Dadar Gulung

5) Soyabean Milk and Soyabean Curd

There will be a free flow of drinks including unlimited still water,regular soft drinks and canned juices only.

Dont think there is wontan mee here, if you find out please let me know also.

wondering this National Day Dinner is 7 course dinner so just a traditional dinner.

Wontan Mee any where in Doha ???????

Charan you seems to be craving for food these days lol .... try Beijing Restaurant or Great Wall Restaurant, not sure if they have but have tried the one in Villagio (forgot the restaurant name Chopstick or Wok something like that) not up to our standard - advisable not to try there but their other food there is so so lah.

Any place to eat Shark's Fin Soup here :)

Good that you all enjoy yourselves, btw dont forget to register yourself with the Singapore Embassy here and also they are having a National Day Dinner on 9th August - need to rsvp them of your attendance also.

Called them to enquire and rsvp at 4128082/83.

OMG is the Queen relocating from Windsor to West Bay!?

abil - stop flatering about me. Anyway nice to meet you:)

hi charan, triple 888,

nice meet up with charan.....thanks for taking your time and spent it with us....

what a nice place and a good deal u get... hope to get 1 something like yours with that kind of budget.....

Triple 888,

u are rite charan and his mrs are truely nice couple. god bless them.

its the old one....

check with the front desk. confirm old or new. I will buy you a coffee after work. My office is on the cornice. very near to Movenpick :)msn Messenger, skype all banned here ;(

Looks new to me,its abt 10 mins from the airport,add me thru msn messenger charan

old or new :)

[email protected]

We are in Movenpick Hotel

which hotel :)

Hi 888,

No worries,we dont mind.....Cheers....

Hi Charan...

we now place in a hotel......:)

Dont mind what charan says, actually he is a nice and helpful guy, only that he likes to joke and sometimes you cant dance to his tango, just got to adapt to his style and take things easy.

He is ok Abil, you can depend on him should you need help here.

abil - everheard of scarsm:)get out of you shell & explore Qatar to the best.

So where do you stay and where do you working?

Hi charanmafariyals..

hi bro why do you said that?? hope that our arrival here in doha does not cause any uneasiness among fellow s'porean...well apologies from us if we do so...

Hi bro dennis....

i can't comment much at the moment..well it seems that everything is moving smoothly but well at slower pace from what we use to get in s'pore...but we are learning to appreciate it .... no prob will adapt ...

What's ur first impression ?

What did you bring for us from S'pore?

"me n Bro Abil arrive here safely"

Very sad day for Qatar :(

Hi All...hows everithing,me n Bro Abil arrive here safely...

Mafi..

can we join the club??????????????

I am a Privilage Club Member & I always get 30kg :)

Sory bro just got back....

hmm i have not call the number above yet but i did call QA office earlier in the morning and was told 25kg max.

I do too believed what Mafi mention-30kg max.

i think cant fit any more stuff unless i change to a bigger one...*grinz*

Mafiriyals,

well thanks for the info....bogster any update on it??? I do belief what mafi said, they QA cant be so precise on the weight la...waste a lot of time on this petty petty cases...mine now reaching 23 kg....stil got room for more items he he he..........

E-ticket say 20kg but they allow 30kg. it is standard. Check with Mr. Arif of Muhibbah Travels. Tell him that you are a friend of Muhammad Gaznavi. He will tell you for sure.

Tele : 6286 0026, 6299 6157

Mafi..

do understand that 20 kg is entitled to us individually, any access S$58 per kg....if 10kg will cost me S$580...wah lau!!!

Hi bro JonB..

no choice...there is a saying that a beggar cannot be choosy!!! right...

the food in qatar is nothing compared to singapore....

Hi Mafi

In my E-ticket,its stated 20kg..any advice pls?

QA 30kg for a Passenger. Standard :)

We are on QA.... gonna check with them in the morning....

BOGSTER74 - Which Airline You Fly? normally it is restricted to 20kg but they allow up to 30kg. check with your travel agent.

Hi Mafi

Thank you.....:)

now another problem just arise,baggage allownce given only 20kg...*sigh*

abil - Buy me a Roti-Prata from Lorong 16 Geylang or Fish Head Curry from Mutthu's :)

Mafiriyals...thanks for the info.....we owe you a teh tarik...

BOGSTER74 - Yesterday My Club " Lanka Lions" won against "Marina Cricket club" by 100 runs at the Kallang Cricket Grounds :)

BOGSTER74 - your HR will do this for you :)

Hi Bro Mafi

What kinda of company letter you refering to?

i believed company HR would know about this rite or they would ask us to do it on our own..

Non Ojection Letter from company and your company letter for salary trasfer and passport. This was 4 years ago & have to check for the new rules if any

Mafiriyals...hmmm seems so simple..well will try that, how long and what are the procedure to open an account there in qatar??? do you mind to elaborate bro as we need these info as much as possible..thanks

yes. thats how they do it ;)

Mafi

Qoute" Yes Just open an acoount with Commercial Bank and give them an Standing Order to Transfer Fund to your Singapore Bank Account." you mean my current bank now?

whahahaka Mafi me too want 1 if there's anymore....btw i'm in wlds and i'l try my best to do your favour...

Wow..that's great, need to polished up my fitness now ageing and tummy is moving foward....he he he

You will get your invitation soon. there is a soccer leauge similar to S- leauge here :)

Hi Mafi, anymore available lady in that kind of criteria whakaka kakakak!!!

Apart from rugby, do you involve in soccer?? any social soccer team there??

No she is proping to marry me after She deposit US $ 16 million in my account :)

HI Bogster, the training same la as normal, just to stay in touch with things so i lost touch..so bro HSBC or standchart, i think we can open one of both..

Hi Mafi..you have change your photo?? is that really you??

My club is feilding 2 teams for today's Beach Rugby matches in Silaso Beach, Sentosa:)

Yes Just open an acoount with Commercial Bank and give them an Standing Order to Transfer Fund to your Singapore Bank Account.

Where do you stay in Singapore and Can you do a Favour for me?

Hi Mafi

which Commercial bank?

If i were to open neither 1 of the banks (hsbc or stan Chart) here in SGP,can i give them the SGP acct number?

Bro abil that time was way back in 2000...hehehe...

So bro hows the training....

HSBC sucks. Stadard Charted Better. Commercial Bank is the Best :)

Hi bro bgster...

i still could not decide what to take with me...now pack later unpack..wah you strike 12k...how come so quite...nw the money gone you tell me!!!! wha kakakakaka

Eh about the account issue so far no one seems can provide with an answer at the moment bro!!

Chicken Rice - Went to Thai Restaurant with JBH and Tapau 3 Chicken Rice, Tom Yang Sea Food, SomTam and Mized Vegetables and went to my place and had a Super Dinner.

I made the Chilli sauce for Chicken Rice (Red Chilli and Ginger + Salt)

Did u follow steps ? Were u able to see map with Dasman centre - Najma ? Is yes. First click on "hand" button on top. then click on map, hold and drag map down. U shd see Al Hada Road. Short road. If still cannot. email me at [email protected] I copy map from website to send to u.

Looks like this chicken rice very elusive.

Hmm about banks

Question:

If i were to open neither 1 of the banks (hsbc or stan Chart) here in SGP,can i give them the SGP acct number for the salary payments?

terima kasih,rombo nandri.thank you.

Hi Checkers

u long time lost,all of sudden u pop up..where u ilang(gone)...muhahahahaka....bz packing izit...gosh i haven start packing yet.....Bro AbilLLLLLL...mana lu ilang!!! da packing Lummmmmmmmmmmmmm.......hehehe

Hi fellow Singaporeans, understand that there is HSBC and Standard Chartered in Doha. Which is a better, more reliable and convenient bank for me to open an account with? Especially since I still have got some monthly GIRO payments I need to make even after I leave.

Appreciate any advice! Thanks!!!

me kena 4d twice total 12k..gone in 2wks...n thats years years years back hor......now gd boy liau...muhahahahaka

Kanu08 - Holy Crap. My wife's office is near that small R/A. Never new there is a Thai Restaurant there.

Thanks.

1. from dasman centre u proceed to Toyota Tower (last time there was an Emir picture hanging on the building).

2.At the traffic junction u make a U turn and follow right lane.

3. Turn to the slip road and make right turn.

4. follow the road and make a left turn at the first left slip road.

5. when u reach the first roundabout turn left.

6. Follow the road till u see Thai Smiles on ur left.

Note : U will see dasman centre from there!

Dennis _ I checked the web site but couldn't find Al Hada Road :(

At website, click on Landmarks button.

In search landmark, type in "Dasman Centre - Najma" Click on it in the results shown and then click View button. Click on zoom out icon on top of screen.

On the map shown, there is a road named Al Hada opp Dasman Centre. Thai Smiles is at the end of that dead end road.

Wah bro, strike something big huh???? :)))

no lobang there. kena makan. hey want to go and find that thai Chicken Rice Shop for some makan :)

twice but did you kena?? or may be kena makan???? hehe he

I bought 4D only twice in my life ;)

Mafiriyals...did you joint the aunties....may be can strike small...he he he

Hey dennis, i wish i could have option no. 04...LOL

anyway thanks all of you will need more of your help regarding these issues....

Gambling is running though the rich vains of Singaporeans since the day they were born :)

I dont buy 4D lah, muslim not allowed to gamble so cannot buy 4D lah, if can I will be the first in the queue lah.....lol

I still can remember Old anties rushing to 4D outlet to buy 4D on saturday in Jorong :)

Hi 888,

may be marfiriyals is right, you are lucky with the nos. he he he

In short. 5 options.

1. Buy new (go showrooms)

2. Buy secondhand (QL classifieds, ExpatSouq, Oasis 2nd hand cars, supermarket billboards, major car distributors have 2nd hand car section, friends in big companies cos many people leaving, advertise by RedDotters, signs on car windows, there is a place people talked about in the industrial area but I haven't tried it)

3. Buy repossessed cars.

4. Win a car prize from supermarket promotion. Haha.

5. Import.

When you come, this can be kopitiam talk. Lot of stories and info.

You got me confused. There is a Chatterbox Restaurant in Doha also. I thought you were refering to that one. once I paid S$ 50.00 for a plate of Chicken Rice in one of the hotels near to the Glass Hotel :)

"If you want Chicken Rice here in Doha, they do sell it at Thai Smiles (small corner thai restaurant hidden opp Dasman Centre Airport Road)."

On the Airport Road or Najma Road ?????

The original chef from Chatterbox has since moved to Changi to set up stall in a food centre.

If you want Chicken Rice here in Doha, they do sell it at Thai Smiles (small corner thai restaurant hidden opp Dasman Centre Airport Road).

Otherwise, get someone to bring over the PrimaDeli Premix. Comes with mix to make the rice and marinade the chicken. It also has packets of chicken rice chilli sauce, black soya sauce, garlic/ginger sauce. If you want to make the rice smell better, you can get fresh pandan leaves from Shop Rite Supermarket (Airport Road after Pizza Hut) at 16QR/kg.

so you play 4D :)

Sorry forget to answer you regarding my nick, no I am not staying at Woodland, nick triple8 because I am three times lucky with that number ..... lol

Fun can be safe.

Parting shot. Free advice is not necessarily good advice. Don't take someone else suggestion and give half a story - when a reader reads it, its misleading because that's all they know to form a mental picture. I think it is called half-truths or something like that.

oh. btw. I also don't need anyone to unwittingly kill my innocent, good intention suggestions for activities to do and places to eat in Doha. Just imagine a tourist comes to Singapore and you suggested that he tries the Singapore Flyer. Then someone tells him that a fatal accident occured on it omitting the part that the guy ignored safety precautions. Mmmm... Same Same.

You don't care if people retort what you write ? Doesn't seem so here. Calling people names too (touchy, like only fun, you prefer not to mention, etc). Ouch.

Thank you for your kind wishes. After all the negative strokes, some positive strokes.

Hi dennis, thanks for the info about the quad bike, yup i do very interested in it, but always with safety in mind as my i'm working in safety line. Accident do happen even when you are fully prepared for it but at least we have take certain measure of precaution either to avoid or prevent it from happenning. May be at the moment need to shelve the idea first and concentrate on my settle down.

I do believe 888 is trying to give advise and reminds me on the safety measure and try to relate the accident that happened to her friends and hope that it will not happen to anyone of us...touch wood k....thats a nature of a caring mother or rather a friend thanks 888 will always puts safety a top priority in my mind.

Well bro dennis looking forward to your invitation. hope will be able to be there.

wow i didn't expect that we could do alot of thing there in the desert...really looking forward for a new kind of experience...may be you can guide us later when we are there...

BTW i do intend to drive there, so what do you recommend?? any place where i can get a good bargain for car??

as for the food, well even the names of the road i'm not familiar, well may be when i'm there and had adjusted my bearing then i'll move around and update you with the location of different food that you need.

Hi marfiriyals

ic you do come from a more civilised area not like me from ulu, ulu area 9tempat jin buang anak.....)

Bro Kanu you mean all those kakis from woodlands or lorong fatimah have gone back?? what a waste.....

Ok Bro Kanu will do. I'l be arriving with my buddy bogster 74.

We will definately need guidance on living in qatar from more experience people like you.

will PM you soon.

Thanks bro.

halo halo halo

hows every1 there in doha,doing fine?...

I will b there on da 12 wif Bro Abil .....

counting da days.......

Abilllllllll where r u brudder.....

come out n playyyyyyyy....hehehe

"Chatterbox in Mandarin when there is hawker centre chicken rice."

Can you shed some lights my dear beloved Chicken Rice in Mandarin. No matter how much is the Cost. I miss my Chicken Rice. so details pl.

Why are you so touchy on this quad bike matter, I am just telling others of the danger, it seems that you only want to hear of exciting thing and fun,looks like you prefer me not to mentioned all these incidents, is there anything wrong for me to post it? I am not advising anybody and anyone can read it and accept it or not, I dont care whoever believe it or not, I dont care whoever want to retort on it. If you are not happy about it then just forget about it and not start criticising me, I dont need your opinion neither your idea of what I should do. You enjoy your stay here and have a fun and nice time in Doha. Good luck to you ....

As far as I concerned, this topic is closed.

As for quad. now too hot for us lah. Don't know of a quad group amongst S'poreans. Easiest is get a car to drive south to Sealine Resort when the cooler season starts after ramadan. Try it but go slow.

Right now, most pple are either going or has gone home or on a holiday in a cooler country. Envy ..

There's a Qatar Natural History Group that is also good to join. Only QR30 a year. They do plan lots of exciting field trips into the desert, nearby islands and neighbouring countries. Imagine finding desert rose, gysum crystals and shark teeth fossils. There were also a trip to camel race track, desert camp, singing sand dunes and inland sea. Right now they have trips to Syria, Iran and China.

As for laksa, I have yet to try cooking it myself. It should not be difficult. So for now, anyone who can cook it (whether filipino or other I don't really care), I will try first. It's like why some people would go Chatterbox in Mandarin when there is hawker centre chicken rice. Just don't do it too often unless your paycheck very good. So far haven't gone to the Malaysian restaurant so cannot say if the standard is good or not. Let me know if you go. Now I'm trying to find out exact location of the Neu/Neo restaurant along Salwa road that has all u can eat sushi.

Laugh, is that's all you can do and tell stories? Com'on Is that how you give advice ? Better not if you are not sure. Sounds more like a knee jerk reaction to me when you mentioned case.

If you are really keen to help Singaporeans here. I would suggest that you advise anyone who would want to try to go slow, test it out on flat ground, try the gentler slopes, take a less powerful quad. That's more like it. Not "hey, I heard someone got mangled and died". In any case, the bike is hard to topple unless you are on a mishandling it on a steep slope or speed excessively on the undulating desert ground.

I guided my kid when she tried the quad the first time. She got reckless and had cuts and bruises. A mistake that she now learns, remembers, rides safely and enjoys tremendously. Could I have prevented the mishap ? No. If she is going to try downhill skiing, I would let her try but take lessons first.

The kid you mentioned did not decide that he can go on the bike. The parents did and allowed it. Your colleague who smashed his knees knew the risks too ? Being adventurous does not necessarily mean being dangerous or unsafe. Anything mishandled increases risks and danger.

Like I said, you quoting a case that comes without the full picture misleads and that scares people off.

Forgot about the quad for now - save it for autumn. Driving in Qatar is a real need and can be life threatening. Lots of accidents happening and fatal ones too but things are improving. There are of course still the occasional reckless road bullies. Watch out for them ! Pick the right car (one that you can manage and not what you can afford) and drive safely. Enjoy your stay in Qatar and do travel around this historical and culturally-rich region.

abil - I stayed in a more civilized area:)Jurong West Ave.1

sadly most of them too had gone back. I never stayed in woodlands before but my grandparents are from Lor. Fatimah if you know where it is.

Anyway you will be arriving here in 12 Jul right? If you need any assistance just PM me...

Hi Mafiriyals

Don't you tell me you from woodlands too???

I've been staying in woodlands since 1994 and i realy like the place very much and have seen it grow from an ulu or remote area into a satelite town now...apart from that it is close to JB, most of the malays are from the Kampung settlement like in Kampung wak hassan in sembawang and kampung wak selat.....

Alamak bro Janu,

why you say like that??? JB still not a boring city, but may be the lure of cheap patrol in Doha is much more attractive than in JB that's y you c more and more Woodlanders are moving to Doha....are u one of them??? he he he.....

Kak 888

ok will look foward for your PM and insyallah hope everything will be as plan.

BTW kak, you have not answered my question about your nick...hehe he

Most of them are Malays who like to stay in Woodlands for a particular reason :)

why so many singaporeans in qatar are from woodlands...jb getting bored is it??!!!...LOLz

Welcome to Doha, take it easy, you sure will settle down here soonest and good luck. Insyaallah.

Will PM you soon.

Hi Kakak 888,

thanks for the info again. I think will get most of my bill to be deducted thru GIRO and transfer money to my S'pore account from Qatar thru HSBC.

Ok will be looking forward to c u and your friends as i hope i could settle down ASAP when i'm there and bring along my family with me soonest.

Just check wuth you why is your nick 888? i'm staying in wdlands and there is a 24hrs coffee shop near my place and it is called 888.....

you really make me laugh,you says "dont scare people off by qouting isolated cases", I hope you do understand people here are mature and literate and I am sure they can judge for themselves where to take precaution upon receiving information from others.

I am just relating the incident because it happens to my friend's friend and the parents have since left Doha because they are so traumatic and distraut after the incident. FYI the quad bike topple on the boy because he was left alone to ride on it. No precaution taken by the parents and they take blame for not thinking of the danger.

As a Singaporean I just want my fellow Singaporean to take precaution, I know there are very adventurous people around, by all means go ahead and do whatever you want, who cares, I dont care whatever or wherever you want to enjoy and make your life enjoyable but if anyone wants to take precaution, I have given them some information.

BTW do you think the incident of this boy is an isolated case, do check around there are more incidents there. I have heard of it too.

And to keep others informed one of our colleagues got into an accident there and have since gone back to Singapore because both his knees are smashed so badly that he have to be wheeled back to Singapore. Am I scaring others off - lol

Normally most of us arrange to have all our bill payment in Singapore to Giro. As for money transfer the easiest is to have your salary paid in a bank that can later be transferred to you account in Singapore. Most of us normally used HSBC. They have both in Singapore and Doha.

Will introduce my friend to you when she returns here after the school holiday.

Regards

Hi kakak 888'

sorry again, just to check with you on how do yu transfer money from qatar to singapore or may be do some bill payment from there to singapore? any advise kak?

Thanks.

Hi Kak 888,

thanks for the help and really appreciate that.Yup price of house is a bomb. Well will wait and c when i arrive in qatar and hope kakak you can introduce me to your friend who knows about housing there.

Kanu thanks for the invitation.

Yup will bring my boots along...anyway need to open up my store and see where is my boots as the last time i've played soccer is 4 or 5 months ago....he he he...eh bro are u a malay guy???

alamak in that case for the first few month before my family joint me everyday after work i got to joint the LDSC group la....Lie Down See Ceiling he he he

Singapore 3BR HDB F/F S$ 1500. Doha 2 BR F/F QR 7500 - 8000

1 S$ = S$ 2.2 :(

Dont worry too much about hydrophonic or yellow mee, just try if you have time, if not concentrate on more important issue like your relocation to Qatar.

Regarding school, all my friends have gone back home during this school holiday, so cant get information until they are back.

Regarding accommodation too I cant be of much help cos my friend who have some information on housing too has gone back for holiday to Singapore.

Will try to ask around others. Anyway housing here is very very expensive, even Singapore rental is not so expensive.

Regards

Coming to ME is already out of the comfort zone for most. It would be dead boring if you don't try the new stuff.

Anyways, it was unclear as to how the boy got into the accident. Maybe he tried a stunt with the quad or go too fast for him to handle. It has the same risk as skiing or any other sport. Thousands have tried, don't scare people off by quoting isolated cases. No wonder we have pple always saying that Doha is boring. ....

sorry i am not arsenal fan....but kaki bola, if you wanna join play soccer better not to forget to bring your boots. But now summer season lah.....too hot to play!

Hahaha...no family in qatar, everyday comes back from work you just stare the wall lah....sorry no offennd!

But dont worry many bachelor around and i can introduce to you.... thats include free meal at my apartment.(only pay registration fee...LOLz)

I really miss yellow noodles, so if someone willing to share, count me in....

Alamak 888,

sorry la kak i did not go thru your profile la...yup i hope i can introduce my wife to you one day when we are there, she is friendly but she don't speak english very well.

oh bout the noodle ok no prob will get the recipe and try it first before we come to qatar but the only prob is that can we get the manual noodle making machine in qatar?? my mom used to get it in geylang serai market many years ago, but not sure if it available now? but will try.....as for the hydrophonic i need to balik kampung in johore and study more of it before i can come out with an idea how to get it done in qatar...so don't put too much hope on it la...

as for my girl skool, yup that is what i'm planning at the moment, to try to get a good skool first before i bring here along...anyway kakak got any lobang on good skool and housing? i'll be working in ras laffan.

Hi Kanu08,

are you arsenal fan????

Well talking about ramadhan, it will coming very soon...well this year ramadhan will miss my family coz i'll be in qatar alone before my family join me in the later part of the year..how is it ramadhan in qatar??? btw you malay ke???

HI Daniel,

sorry that i can't help you to get the no that u need. Well i know how you feel. anyway will source around before i come to qatar and c if i can get the contact for you coz as i do understand that the company had some problem with the law some time ago.

Wah hopefully Abil will come up with the recipes of the yellow noodle from his mum. So there are two things you owe us Abil - one vegetable growing and now yellow mee - look forward to your innovation. Btw Abil I am a female lah, not Bro lor ...... I am kakak lah, young man ....maybe introduce me to your wife when she is here...

Abil, dont make any decisions for your daughter education yet, come first and decide because PSLE is rather important part of a childs education - sometimes in life we have to sacrifice but when it comes to education you must get the best for her. So come here and decide about her education. If worst come to worst, then let her finish here PSLE there. Whatever it is try you best to get her a good school, cos some school here is real lousy i heard from friends.

Kanu08, me too looking for yellow mee here, cant find any except during Ramadhan you can get it in small packets at the Malaysian Embassy Ramadhan Bazaar.

I think the person who sell the yellow there also do it presently but she sells in a minimum of 5 kg. and its very expensive I heard. If you really interested you can contact her directly, will give you the contact thru my Malaysian friend.

I was working for them until end 1996. The Managing Director was like a father figure to me. They were involved in infamous Court Case with Fairmount Porperties and court verdict came in their favour in 2006 or 2007. Thats all the information I can get from anybody.

Hi Bro Kanu08

thanks for the info. Hope to get a place for my girl as soon as i get to Doha.

Fresh yellow noodle....hmmm i'll try to get the recipe from my mom as many years ago she use to prepare for us yellow noodle home made.....mee rebus one of the best can get in JB.LAN JANGGUT MEE REBUS..powwerteerrma!!

Bro Daniel,

I think that co that you are looking for is no more around??? You seems trying to get the contact no for quite sometime?? May I know when was the last time you get to know that the office is in Bukit Merah??

Hi Bro 888,

i'm planning to come first and my family later either Nov or Dec. So the next earliest date for her to joint skool is July and provided she get a place....so if she comes in in Jan she got 6 months holiday...?? Goodness!!!

Or is it good ok to let her finish her PSLE before joining me but that will be end of next year??

So for the quad bike will shelve the idea at the moment.

just to add, schools start in September but registration can be as early as in February. Afterwhich 1 week later no more vacancy....so better plan for your kids before coming to Doha.

Btw, who knows where to get fresh yellow noodles. I had bought some from Megamart but the preservative content is high and taste not so good. Another place is Mongolian restaurant, but cannot buy by kilos...(thinking of mee rebus!!! :) )

Can you find me the telephone no. of Soh Beng Tee & Co. Pte. Ltd. It is a construction co. The office was in Bukit Ho Swee then shifted to Bukit Merah industrial park.Just opposite Bukit Merah NTUC.

Good, look forward to your experiment in Doha, if successful it will be great for us.

Check with Singaporean friends here, they say you should come here first and enroll your girl here first, then only you bring her over. Need not waste her time here if not in school. School here starts in September (now its going to be summer holiday until September). In Singapore its June school holiday now I suppose.

Regarding Quad bike, be careful as recently a 6 years old boy died because a quad bike topple over him.

You can PM me should you need any help.

Hi 888

will look into it when i'm in qatar, well at least we tried even if we fail, but i think we could do it.

So skooling will be the next tough thing to clear rite? I got my girl who is in Pri 5 now, i plan to be in qatar first before looking around for her skool?? do you think thats ok???

Yup patient, thats the key word if we need to survive anywhere...have to plant in in my mind again and again...

Hi bro Dennis,

u must be a great cook..hope one day can taste your yummy cooking..Quad bike hmmmm..looking forward to it,any singaporean into it in qatar rite now??

Did i heard fishing....,now i must find a way to pack my fishing gears....hmmm.....

Last month, I even make otak otak and sambal stingray - banana leaves and all and had BBQ party at my place.

Food n restaurants - everything international can also find. Only difference is price and getting to know where they sell. Check out Shop Rite supermart along Airport Road and Carrefour when you come. Thai Snack is one restaurant that most Asians like to visit. A SAHM is even selling home order mini-curry puff.

Just discovered that they have sushi/sashimi corner in Landmark Carrefour just like back home. Less variety though (comes pre-packed variety sets between 38QR to 87QR).

Soccer. Played when younger. I think can still play but stamina gone lah. Especially in this heat too 'xiong' lah. Watched the Qatar vs Aust qualifier match last Sat. An experience cos small group of 1000 Aussie fans amongst whole stadium of qataris fans in white. Haven't heard of any group playing. I know there was a tennis n bowling group before but i think the bowling group stopped. My wife n I do run free weekly yoga classes though. Better when you are here to try the quad bike and dune bashing with 4x4 near Sealine. Something new (even my kids try it). Beaches are also clean and water clear (shallow though). Fishing is good esp with a boat. Fishing from the shore will still catch u small fishes (but sure can get a few).

Yes Abil hydrophonic technology is a very good idea, why not you try it here, if ok, lets all learn something from you. Will wait until you are here to try it out.

kucinta, what to do, what you say is true. I heard from Singaporean friends is, just make do with whatever school you can get here even if its not to our standard in Singapore. It seems every school seems to have long waiting list and their school fee is real high, luckily most of them got sponsored from company. If not its real tough paying for education here. If you go to international schools its real expensive, comes to thousands of QR per year. Yes I have friends who left Doha because of their children's education and left behind their husband to fence themselves here without family.

Yes PATIENCE IS A MUST HERE for us Singaporean. Nothing is as efficient as back home. We are here to have overseas experience and maybe earn more for the sake of our children future. Just remember as long as we have shelter, food and healthy, just thank God and hope for the best of our stay here. We have to accomodate ourselves here as much as possible. In fact its not here only everywhere in this world its the same, nothing is like home correct?

Good luck of all us here....

We met b4 at CHNY dinner wif a few malay family.

Bytw wht u said is true. I dun tink our embassy can help that much. School term end June for 2 mths. New term start Aug. There're alot of family wif kids who're on waitin list. A few years back there's not many expat here in Doha. And during that time u can get a place very easily. Like PHES,DESS. But now even CAMBRIDGE schools to some say it's standard is low compared to good schools (need not mention)... has a long waitin list. i've no complaints enroll my 6yr girl at CISG.

As i dun drive and they provide school transport. there're even some S'pore family who leave Doha for good as they can't get a place(school)for their kids. Most of the good schools priotised nationality. Being here is like if ur lucky things may turn out good. And PATIENCE is a must here for us Singaporean. Cannot complaint and be choosy like back home....

Hi 888, Checkers

can we just plant chili over there??? may be with hydrophonic technology we could have our own chilis and cili padi??? May be something we should explore..

Bro Daniel,

Laksa for QR 40???? in tat case i just walk pass the restaurant and just take a deep breath of the aroma that wil do...ha ha ha

Thanks! Hmm ... at least there's chilli. I'll definitely be packing all my other spicy stuff there I guess - chilli flakes, belachan, sambal, garlic chilli sauce. Did I miss anything? Soya sauce?

Hi Checkers,

Yes you can get fresh red chillis here but its rarely available and when available it cost a bomb. Green chillis are plentiful here, so the only way to get red ones is to buy green ones and keep it to turn red lol - but I am serious, have to be innovative when you are here.

fresh red chillis are available in Qatar:)

One trivial question - can I get fresh red chillis in Qatar? Sorry ... I know it's so insignificant but I can't go without my chillis :(

abil- Fancy in paying QR 40 for a Lousy Laksa prepared by Philippinos at Malaysian Restaurant :(

Not really just a matter of getting use to it after some time.

Beginning of course it will be abit of inconvenient.

Hi 888

thanks for the info, will get my international driving b4 coming to Qatar. is LH drive difficult from our current RH drive??

Bro Daniel,

malaysian food cook by Filipinos?? At least that could help us to ease our crave for local food when we are there.......

hello bro Dennis,

you do your own cooking or what??? u seems to know one of the main ingredient in our local cooking??? well that's nice to know we could get most of the basic cooking items easily.So are you also one of the football kaki?

Hi All Singaporean (not Sillyporean - please dont downgrade yourselves, this forum is read by all nationalities so dont make a fool of ourselves).

Regarding driving in Doha, please apply for International Driving Licence in Singapore before you come here. It can be used here until you get your RP - by then you are given a grace period of 6 months to convert it to Qatar Driving Licence. In order to get the local licence you have to go for driving lessons and please bear in mind the lessons will be conducted on manual drive instead of automatic. This can be quite stressful for some, so be prepared for it.

PM me if you need further information or clarifications.

SINGAPOREAN IN DOHA

"go to the malaysian restaurant at the Souq Waqif."

Food cooked by Philippinos :)

don't worry so much. here almost everything you need to use for cooking also have.

only things i know don't have for cooking is belacan. Miss delicious malaysian durians.

Normal oilment like tiger balm is available in the FFC supermarket.

If you feel homesick, go to the malaysian restaurant at the Souq Waqif.

There's even more variety of fruits here. Just bought fresh almonds. Cherries cheaper here too.

Clothes no prob. Now there is summer sale.

If you are into sports. Here lagi best. Entry to the events is free. Go catch the World cup qualifier match between Qatar n Australia today.

I still remember Abbas Saad's famous run from CPIB to his house :)

and Micheal Vana's supprise dissapearence :)

i said inconsistent.

Ok Bro Daniel, will get back to you with more question later.....anyway to correct you, SG won the M League and Malaysia Cup in 1994 in Shah alam KL and the following year were kick out of Malaysia cup as we tag to corruption remember the famous word "KELONG"???

hi BRO COOLMOEDEE,

i guess SG didn't play badly during the game only for the defenders are making school children mistake, apart from that the midfield and strike did ok, and to score three against Uzbek, is not an easy task as the mighty Saudis failed to do so and SG lost to a last minute goal when the played Uzbek at their home ground. So not bad for a kampung team that now going Global...he he he go Lion go!!!! if we the so Called Singaporean does not support our players who else bro??

Anytime you are welcome to ask questions about life style here.

I was there when Sigapore won the Malaysia cup in 1995 I think. but they were booted out from the Malaysia cup the following year. Then Singapore formed the S-Leauge.

No wonder they need to rebuild the stadium....muahahahaka...

Bro, not sure if you read. We got walloped 7-3 by Uzbekistan 2 weeks ago. At home. It was the worst ever home result in our history. There has got to be some totally crazy things happening in the last group game for SG to get to the next round. Improving wouldnt be the word I'd use. Inconsistency is more like it. Bro Bogster is right, 60,000 stamping feet at Kallang made my hair stand man.

During Malaysia Cup days...the stadium could collapse bcos of the Kallang Roar man.....

Hi DAniel,

thanks for the info, may be we need to know alot more from you not only about driving license but well who knows ya....are you one of those Singapore Diehards fans who are part of the kallang roars in those malaysia cup days?? Well Fandi is now coaching with Pelita Jaya a proffessional club in Indonesia with Kadir Yahya as his sidekick, Sundram the dazzler is coaching the Yound Lions or S'pore under 23, Nazri is the General Manager of Tampines Rover which is doing quite well in S League.

Sinagpore national team is improving over the couple of years and now in the 2nd round of the World cup qualifier an achievement so far under this Serb coach.

You play any soccer bro, may be we can kick around soon in Qatar...

Hi Daniel

The S-League is still kicking...Fandi is coaching in one of the clubs around the region n so as sundram coaching locally,nazri is the same coaching a local club...kadir is also coaching now n easy to say most veterans are now coaching....

Slayer

Ist you have to get your RP in place. Bring your Sin D/L (original)along with you. once you have Your RP apply for Qatar D/L. The traffic police officer decides whether you have to go through all the tests (Signal, Technical, L , Pocket parking and finally the road test) or just the road test exempting you from all other tests. This will be decided by the officer only. (One of my Malaysian friend got exemption from other tests showing his Malaysian D/L).

However you will be allowed to drive with International licence until you get your Qatar D/L (for that you have to enrole in a Qatar Driving school)

Cheers to Sillypore :)

Hey do they have S-leauge still. What happend to Fandi Ahmed, Sunderamoorthy, Nazri Nazer & Co.

hehehehe ok......

stay at home mum...haha, sorry i assumed it's common lingo.

Bro Cool...pls pardon my blurness...whats SAHM?

Young = less than 2yrs old. There's a strong possibility I'll be moving to Doha. Wanted to touch base and know how the SAHM's cope cos my wife will be pretty much alone with our kid. Are all you guys staying in generally the same area or all over? Do you have domestic help? My wife doesn't have a driving license, does that mean we definitely need to live in an apt to be near amenities or she'll be pulling her hair out cos of boredom? Appreciate any replies or advise thru PM as I don't want to clog up this thread. Thanks very much.

hmmm yea bro Daniel pls do elaborate ya...

Bro Abil u dunno how to sleep izit...muhahahahaka

Hi Bro Daniel,

mind if you would like to elaborate a bit more on how to get the Qataris D/L? as i my job will surely need me to drive.

You have get a Qatari D/L after getting your R/P. Remeber here is left hand drive not like right hand drive in Sillypore.

Hi All

Any info's regarding driving over there,is there anything need to converted,ex:IntL drving Licence..pls advice a noob......

Bro Abil.....no problem lah.....:)

That was truely an elusive website. I recommend bookmarking it for anyone interested.

For anyone coming to Doha (or the Middle East for that matter)... the best part is the sun. You are almost assured of sunshine 364.95 days a year. Makes for a great day wakeboarding or simply chilling on the beach.

QBuddy... lets catch up for a few 'drinks'? :)

Trading Bak Kut Teh for SANDwiches

Found the weblink for the Red Dotters Group in case anyone needs it:

http://groups.google.com/group/reddottersqatar

Looking forward to meeting you guys in Doha! =D

Hi John,

Welcome to the land of sun, sand and sea....drink? Can, cheo me anytime

Daniel,

kiasuism is the trademark of a pure singaporean which made us what we are today.....he he he don't worry i'll try to get 2 kilo of belacans for you...how brother bogster any problem with that???

Hi Novita,

thanks for the info, like what brother Bogster said,do you have any reliable contact that you introduce to us so that we won't get conned?

Don't worry teh tarik will be on us...he hehe

Beh Tahan these kiasu Sillyporeans :)

Hi Novita,

So any recommendations of a 2 bedroom units in Alkhor,mayb contacts etc...

Hi 888,

if i were to bring those rempahs2 belacan etc..will it get thru the customs...?

Hi Abil

dun worry you wont b LONELY lah bro...*hhehehehe*

Btw Blur sotong never mind,dun blur c**k..muhahahahaka..joking ya...

wah man dis kinda of words long time never use man ...during ns time can hear dis word tonnes of it...muhahahaka

Wassalam

Bogster

Hi Daniel

you also same same lah bro...hehehehe...joking ya...

Hi Novita

U mean schools in Doha...I believed its close rite?

Bogster

if you station in Ras Laffan you can have a look at housing in Al Khor which is half way between Doha to Ras Laffan.

Hello Daniel.Depp we singaporean are singa (lion) not silly you know........ and sometimes kiasu mentality is good and thats why singapore can progress so well with this kiasu mentality

So many kiasu sillyporeans in doha :)

hi all,

it seems that we have many singaporean in that part of the world, so i guess i won't be lonely and do have some singaporean to turn to in qatar for help and advise.

i'll be flying in by 12th July and really blur like sotong. May be get meet up with the singapore community on Qatar 1 day. Right now my main concern is housing and i'll be station in Ras Laffan. Any advise from fellow singaporean in qatar???

Hi Bogster74,

As malay of course I suppose you are muslim, so food is not an issue, when you are alone before family its ok but when you fetch your family here, do bring some rempah rempah, here its all indian rempah and ikan bilis, udang kering, cili kering here is very hot. And most important belacan lah. As for cold clothing if you have there bring over or else its available here as well. Not sure of price comparison.

I am here only last year and notice winter starts around October and gradually becomes very cold until early this year. I heard these past two years was the coldest winter since 15 years.

Have a nice day....

Wassalam

bogster, you do realize that schools close July - August ?

MalaySIAN also can lah no hal nya..

Btw prices of oil in Malaysia went up by 70cents across the nation..wah piang eh...and by mid june its 50km away from borders then can refill for foreign vehicles...wah jialat man...

Hi 888

Well i m a normal malay guy...

If abt food i ok ok 1, but worried on clothes etc..as i will b there for abt 3-6mths n fly back to sg to fetch my family back to qatar...any advice on this also?

btw when is winter roughly?

Bogster

Me MALAYsian......

BORN TO BOWL...........FORCED TO WORK

Hi Checkers

My ticket will be ready roughly on 12th july latest...:)

Bogster

Hi John

I believed you are refering to redotters.com..pls do correct me if i m wrong ya....

Bogster

Hello fellow Singaporeans,

Its good to see that the last posted comments were only hours ago! And that a Singaporean community exists here in Qatar.

I'm just off the 'boat' here in Doha... and feeling quite out of my element.

I understand there is a website called "redspotters.com" a forum for the SG community, but I can't seem to find it. Can anyone help me?

Anyway, drop me a note if any of you care to go for a drink!

Trading Bak Kut Teh for SANDwiches

Hi Checkers,

If you are chinese then you can bring your ba kut teh spices and cooked with mutton here (no pork) here. If you do cook then bring ikan bilis, dry prawn, taucheo, dry tauhu & others. Sauces are available here. As for toothpaste, there are so many here. Dont bring. You can find x oil and vicks here but not chinese ointment. Bring your own herbal tea but most important dont forget to bring Nin Jom Pei Pa Koa, its very necessary in this hot weather. As for medicine there is tons here, not to worry.

Hi Triple8 and all, I'm so relieved and happy to know that there are so many fellow Singaporeans in Qatar. 7 more weeks before I leave and I was already starting to get a little homesick and scared. I know Bogster is also leaving in early July - I'll be there on 18th July myself. It'll be really useful if you can tell us what essential stuff to bring! I'm thinking like my Darlie toothpaste, some chinese ointment I always use, a coat or two and sweaters and mum was just telling me to buy pre-packed 3 in 1 herbal tea etc. Is that really necessary? I'm Chinese and I really am gonna miss my Ba Kut Teh here in Singapore.

Oh! And please add me for any social events. It'll be so nice to know you're surrounded by people you're familiar with! Thanks everyone! =D

Bogster74, what are u refering to food or clothing or what. If clothing dont forget winter clothing also, we have very cold winter here but when it comes to food, it depends if you are malay, chinese or indian. Different races have different type of food to bring. If you can tell me what race you are, then maybe I can help.

wah u people ROD mood eh....i jus abt to be enlisted...lol...

so pls give some tips on what to bring/pack over b4 i fly there.....plssssssss

Wah lucky you Kanu08, my son says the best thing is life for him was his ROD in NS ha ha ha, as for us its ROD from Doha lah ..... aiyoh we have another 1.5 years lor -tak boleh than lah....

I've been living in Doha for the past 2.5 years and now serving the rest of 6 months....ROD lioa.....

Bring some Kiasu Teh Tarek:)

Hi all,

Need info's on what thing/items to bring along as i m flying up there...u may either pm me or give info here....

give me some tips/advice for me......

Thanks in advanceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.....

Bogster

aiyah dun be like dat leh.....

muahahahaka

Then Qatari must oso be Singaporean lorr......

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Is that so Meh ?

you know Qatari's also say 'La' at the end of sentences :P

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Infact there are so many schools here. If you want British standard then maybe you can try Cambridge School or probably you called our Embassy for some recommendation of schools.

From what I learn from my neighbours the waiting list normally depends on the availability of vacancies of the school. I also understand the children here starts school at aged 6 instead of aged 7 as in Singapore.

What is best I think you get the information from our Embassy and email which ever school you want and try to register with them before your children arrived.

Good luck!

Hi 888

thanks for your advise.

btw how long is the waiting list for the schools roughly?

So for a 6yr old going to primary 1 next year, is equal to which grade in a british standard school in qatar?

well i m trying to get them in qatar asap b4 year end..is it possible?

Regards

Bogster

Dear Bogster74 one thing at a time please, be in Doha first then look for a nursery and school here. Anyway most schools here will require your child to sit for an entrance test before enrollment, which I understand is not so tough for our standard.

so any1 one here can help me with the enquiries above pls

And you must be in your Kiasu best when you meet fellow Sillyporean here :)

No use of Singlish here OK lah :)

Hi All

Well can i get some info/guidance on nursery and schools pls..

i have a 2 yr/nursery and 6yr/K2 old boys,

so parents,which schools/nursery do you put your kids in?Where do i start?

as for now i'll be going to qatar 1st den the family

Much appreciated on the info given....:)

Cheers

BoGSter

ICU.......where r u........:)

Hi all Morng.....

pls do add me up ok....

halo halo halo...how r u singaporeans and others doing in qatar...i'wll be there soon....yippyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

only guys?????? no gal???????? LOL

ICU thanks ya....ICU later wen me arrive there....hehehe

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Dont worry, there are lots of good singaporeans here. I can introduce you guys. They were lovely people.

http://www.qatarliving.com/profile/profile_country/Singapore

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what kind of info you need. if you like to stay in Wakra there will be a new compond comprising Villas and Apartments opening on 01 May 2008.

Hi all 

any1 has contact for housing to share wif me?

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Factor in buying a car too. A must - Can't get around without one. Brand new 2.4L Honda Accord only QR78k. Most people here buy 4x4.

Calling karwa cabs troublesome but now very reliable. There is bus service but so far never heard of any s'porean taking bus. 

Petrol is dirt cheap - only QR80cents per litre. Imagine its now $2.30 in S'pore.

Food wise, just go Thai Snacks or Asian Traditional (thai/chinese), Lahore (briyani), Moon Palace (sushi), Indonesian nasi pandang (near museum R/A) and many more.

For travel - go round the region. Jordan and Oman are nice. Flying to India is cheap too. Spain and Europe is not far away too. Just try to go on a holiday during summer (hot like hell). If into desert - its an experience - sand dune bashing, desert bike, night sky super clear with lots of stars. beaches are clean and water is clear unlike East Coast - not crowded too.

Housing - old apts slightly better cos things are working. New ones lots of things may still not be there.

All things - here inflation is 13% so if paid in Qr, money gets smaller and smaller unless they unpeg from USD.  

Hi All

i'll update all of u soon once its in ya as i m now in SG.....

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Singaporean, hope all of you here do received your GST offset from our government. Dont forget to check as it will given at the end of this month to all Singaporean. 

I have checked and will be receiving mine end of this month. If you do receive yours also happy spending in Doha......

Hows evry1there....gd in health and everithing?...

.the thread been so quiet for some time n its cummin back alive ya....:thumbs Up

so ani1 missed nasi lemak,rota prata or bak ku teh...hehehe......

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Thanks Ultraviolet, for reminding me about considering CPF contribution.

My current salary is about SGD4,000. so I guess i should use this together with employer's contribution as a base for negotiation.

I will definintely be in contact with them especially asking for a black and white copy of the offer.

Can i just confirm with you guys if the exchange rate is 1 QAR = 0.378756 SGD.

If so i would think that the offer is really low. 

If you can't hear them, email them to check on the benefits and salary information.

Important thing to consider, is try to get co. accomodation.

Transport is cheap and you can buy cars without COE as in Singapore.

Overall salary must consider CPF contribution - ee+emplyr percentage - coz' they don't provide pension benefits here.

You decide. 

Darn! Singtel, I couldn't hear the other party properly, but i guess it's my fault for not asking more in details.

If its QAR 10k, you might as well stay put in Singapore.  If its SD10k, you can think twice and if US10k then go for it ha ha....

Well assuming my fiance can't get a job in Qatar, that means it's definitely a much worst off move.

I don't suppose QR2k will get me a room hahaha. Well I guess I have to wait for documentation to be here before i can decide to accept or not.

It also depends on your fiance's salary and compensation.

Housing here is a tad bit expensive.. A good flat is roughly around QR8,000 semi-furnished. So, you have to scope around really hard.

I've been in Doha since 2006 and I can't wait to leave! YAY!!

Not to burst your bubble or anything but I guess it's time to move on and part ways with Doha -town. ;)

Thanks! I received an offer from Qatar Airways, and the pckage it seems to me to be very low.

A 10k package

Basic of 5k

Housing of 2k

Supplementary income of 3k

Now the phone call from them was kinda fuzzy, i didn't catch if it's in QAR or otherwise. But i shall assume it is as QAR. If so I think it is very low. What are your views on this?

We will be getting married soon , just that the date is not fixed. If we are married before I accept the job I suppose I will be bringing her as a lawfully wedded wife. :)

Hi, 

 This is a Muslim country, unlike Singapore, so be prepared to observe some islamic rules and law here.    

 I am not working so I dont know the working culture here, but you should know working anywhere  in the world is all the same. "Office politic"  is unavoidable anywhere, it exists just like any politic.

Here the weekend is Friday and Saturday.  As for housing it depends on your income, big money , big house, small money , small house.

 As for food, nothing compared to Singapore , so bring as much as you can - but only permissible food.

If you are not lawfully married and intent to bring your fiancee. how are you going to sponsor her - on what relationship?

Anyway be prepared for many other inconvenience as compared to Singapore's efficiency - you just have to accept it.

Goodluck ,

Dear fellow Singaporeans,

I've just been offered a job in Qatar and would like to know what is the usual salary range and package, and also preferably the following

-working culture

-housing options

and anything I've missed out. 

One issue i might have is as I'm currently engaged but not married in the eyes of Singapore law, what are the options available to me. I believe it's not possible for an unmarried couples to be staying together in Qatar. Do correct me if i'm wrong.

Anyone with advice might email me @ [email protected] . i look forward to your advice. 

yoooooohuuuuuuuu..hehehe

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 yooohuuuuuuuu.........hehehe

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HI ALL...APA MACAM SEMUA....:)

looks like ther are singa's in Qatar.....well another Singa might or might not be going up there...still nego'ing wif "them" there..if everithing goes smooth me n family will be there.......

EMAIL:[email protected]

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believe half ofd what you see and nothing of what you hear

smile.spoil your reputation?never ever!!!!you are the best!!!!

Hope DaRuDe will not read it.

;-D

Swissgirl - i want to discuss with him the construction of new casinos near Raffel's Place MRT and Sentosa Island:)

Swissgirl - Don't spoil my reputation.

you`ll take him to Orions???For a couple of drinks????

:-D

Well,i think you know why i am smiling here.

A Qatar Newbee with Charan at Orions.

Loooooooooooooooooooool.

;-D

The Project Manager for a malaysian Company doing two big Steel erections is a Singapore PR and drinking buddy as well.

I am a Singapore PR and living here for past 3 + years. don't expect the kind of 4 floors of holes (Orchad Towers)here:) og Karoke's :)or Joo Chat Road Type. contact me when you here Iwill show you the bar scene here.

Of course you have to buy drinks for me and one waring for you.

I can drink a lot:)

I am a chinese singaporean and will be going to Qatar for a 6 months assignment in the north, Ras laffan.

Any kind advice from all of you and would be much appreciated.

Any good pub for weekend outing.

Hi Guys

I have been to Doha twice and will be there for a couple of times in the coming months.

I'll be there from 6th to 10th Jan next and if anyone is up for a drink, message me.

Btw I tried logging on to the redotters link but not getting through.

Have fun!

Hi Dear Singaporeans,

I am Singaporean too. I will be working in Doha from 1st September 2007. Pls add me on the mailing list. I am also looking for accommodation and friends to hang out. Any advice on good place to stay. My mailing address is [email protected]

Bro, at last you posted...

believe half ofd what you see and nothing of what you hear

In Singapore everything is fine! that's all I know I swear!

You throw rubbish on the Street? you'll get fine!

you spit on the Street? you'll get fine!

you puke on the Street? you'll get fine!

Hmmm what else? hmmm! etc! just can't think right now! I'm a bit dizzy already! ;-)

Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig 2 graves...

I guess if you looking for an HDB to rent it would be cheaper than private condominium (i have no idea how much though).

Mind you during my past life in Singapore ... i work in local hotel ... my work mate only earn 1.100 SGD ... with 3 kids in tow ... they are surviving.

Try to post your question here :

http://britishexpats.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=59

I think you will have more up to date answer. :-) Good luck!

Thanks, Novita. But still I think 4000 SGD is a not-so-good offer as on date. What do you think?

1. 6 yrs ago in Singapore we live in 2 bedroom condominium in Sin Ming Plaza and the rent about 1.700 SGD

2. Depend how much you eat out or eat in. But food in singapore is very cheap. You can find food court nearly everywhere walking distance from where you live. Our electric and phone bill around 200 SGD monthly.

3. There is all sorts of school in Singapore ... but no idea about the cost since we have no kids when we lived there.

4. Income tax the more you earn the more you pay the tax. I remembered my husband have to pay 18 percents income tax.

Hope this helps :-)

Please give me a reply as this information is critical for taking the decision for him.

I am a wealthy Singaporean scientist

Hello dear Singaporeans,

My brother has got an offer for a sales job from a company manufacturing heat exchangers in S'pore.

Could you pl. give me some info. on Singapore:

1>What is the approx. rent for a studio apartment?

2>What are the monthly household expense for small family - husband ,wife and 10 yr old kid.

3>Is there an Indian School over there? What are the school fees?

4>What is the personal income tax structure in Singapore?

Thanks a lot in advance.

Shreeya.

My dear singaporeans,

Come july, I would've been in Doha for 2.5 yrs...Count me in on any social gatherings...Email address: [email protected]

try to call Annie Tan : 5209294, she is the secretary of the group. I guess she is going home to singapore this summer.

Hi

The link you have there is broken? is there a typo somewhere?

http://groups.google.com/group/doharedotters

I am from Sinagpore too,going over to Doha in June. Put me on the mailing list.I am also looking for accomodation. Any advice on good place to stay.

believe half ofd what you see and nothing of what you hear

Hey, I am a Malaysian - Can I join? PLs email me on [email protected].

Been in Doha for only 3 weeks. My prison sentence here is for 4 years. One good advise of you come from Singapore - bring a large supply of Prima Singapore Laksa paste!!

I sure missed that!!

R

Hey, I am a Malaysian - Can I join? PLs email me on [email protected].

Been in Doha for only 3 weeks. My prison sentence here is for 4 years. One good advise of you come from Singapore - bring a large supply of Prima Singapore Laksa paste!!

I sure missed that!!

R

so who is the 1st and 2nd? I used to know a singaporean lady married to a norwegian, now they move to Bahrain. And another singaporean lady married to chinese american living in Al messilah. The next singaporean i know both husband and wife from Singapore and he works for QP.

believe half ofd what you see and nothing of what you hear

Hi all of you, I have been here for the past 3 and a half years and i believe I was the 3rd Singaporean in this country, so its really nice to hook up with people who are more or less born in KK Hospital!

I would like to be in touch and you guys can email me [email protected].

Regards,

ok guys, there will be a dinner with PM Lee end of this mth.

To stay connected with all events, please subscribe to http://groups.google.com/group/doharedotters

SINGAPOREANS & their Spouses ONLY! SG Citizens and PRs.

sorry ah, not been checking in here for the past month.

(about to send off an email to the email addresses said above - at last we're able to keep in touch)

ciao!

Katong chick..ahhaahah (so corny)

believe half ofd what you see and nothing of what you hear

just put me in the emailing list. My wife will be here soon but not that soon. Probably after the new year...

Me staying at cuscade north at Abu Hamour area...

put me in the list leh...

my email is [email protected]

believe half ofd what you see and nothing of what you hear

There's a number of Singaporeans now in Doha. I'm just one of the many:) Still very very new to this place - arrived on 3rd Oct'06. I think you will like this place - a lot of old and new sites to visit.

Kind of remind you of Malaysia in the 70s or 80s in some parts of Doha. So far, the city has appealed to me; safe, peaceful and quite an awe with the way constructions are going on here.

Hey, let me know if you need some quick info n see if I could be of any assistance.

Email me at [email protected]

We have some hostessing jobs with seriously good renumeration, involving working during the asian games for two weeks. Only Oriental features needed. If you or anyone you know may be interested, please give me a call on 5206824.

Thanks,

Angelwings

hi fellow Singaporeans!!

just wanna check if u guys will be in town (Doha) between 1-15 Dec 2006?

There will be a dinner event organised by Singapore Sports Council (ahem..and yours truly) to commemorate the Doha Asian Games and welcoming fellow supporters in Qatar...the Red Dotters!!

Our ministers will be coming down as well!

oh by the way..hehe DPM, Minister of State & Minister of Foreign Affairs are down in Qatar liao..yippee!! The Red Dotters are meeting up with them on Tuesday nite..

eh not bad le..we don't get to see them in Singapore but see them in little Doha!

even MM came down in January..few of those in Red Dotters managed to meet up with him for a chit chat *get to know Qatar better* session..

so are u guys coming down?

not sure how u're gonna contact me but perhaps leave a msg here?

or check out our gmail group? its in one of the above msgs lah..

SSC will even be giving the Red Dotters, tee shirts and flags to support the athletes during the games..and the lovely new addition to the tai tai clan can be i/c of cooking up super duper dishes..ehhehe *droolz*

anyhow, enough la..long story..get back to me on that yea?

ciao fellow singaporeans!

Hiya!

Thanks you guys! Can't wait to get there and maybe we can meet up for makan or something. Try to cook some Singapore dishes.... that should be interesting! Ha!

Hi...I am on the way there..haha. Will arrive just after the hols...Hope to meet up with u guys soon

hello

For more info on singaporeans in Doha, pls subscribe to

http://groups.google.com/group/doharedotters

we've jus done up the link for easier email distribution.

hope to see you soon at one of our events.

p/s: buy prima taste boxes.

cheerios

samantha herman

visit thai snack or central restaurant if you missed singapore food. Won't be the same, but close :-)

Haha, I was in India for two years and couldn't find anything even remotely close to singaporean food, but it's really not that bad over here. You still have a pretty good selection of instant noodles. :) I live in Al Hilal.

Hiya!

Am so gonna miss my b--i kicap etc.... but am sure I will find something else to tickle my tastebuds! Where in doha do you live?

I'm from Singapore! :) Doha's a really nice place, it reminds me a lot of Singapore (especially the malls). Be sure to stock up on some Singaporean food before coming here, though. :P

...i be heading to Doha before end of the year too. just accepted a job there. there is no singapore embassy there. if u wish to meet up here in singapore that would be great..do e-mail me [email protected]

hope to ya from ya... :)