Mohsin Siddiqui
@mohsinciddiki
Pakistani expat in the United Arab Emirates
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52
Contacts
12
About me
Pakistani
Lives in Abu Dhabi
Speaks English, Urdu, Hindi
Registration: 27 December 2013
Engineer Visa by Rahul101
I was offered a position of welding engineer in an oil firm and accepted as well. When I received the E work permit from employer to affix the signature I have noticed the designation mentioned was Welding technician, Is that consider as an ...
Visa category should not be the issue just ask your employer about family thing as many occupations are not allowed to bring family. You can easily find that list in UAE govt website for immigration. Chk and confirm. Rest there will not be any issue Read More
nikha and get marriage certificate
yes you may have from pakistani counsualte or Nadra located here. no big deal Read More
Salary 164,000aed - enough to live in abu dhabi? by Tangerine_dream
Reposted Hi everyone, My husband is currently considering applying to move and work in Abu Dhabi. I'm just wondering if the following package would be enough for a family of three. I wouldn't be working and we would also be hoping to have ...
housing would cost you around 12-15 per month if you live in lavish area with 2 bedroom apartment, so if you are having 25000 per month (housing+salary) that would be ok for you as other expenses are not that much, the main thing is your ... Read More
new to abu dhabi looking for accommodation
Mussaffa is very cheap area and if you want your own separate room with attached bath and sharing kitchen that would hardly cost you 2500 per month Read More
good offer? by Amazame
Hi there, After several interviews, I've been offered a job in Abu Dhabi, yeah! It all sounds to good to be true, so help me wake up and tell me what I'm missing. If I decide to take the job, my family will move with me, wife and two ...
Very nice offer with family if they are providing the schooling (as you said they are), top american/english schools are withing this range from 40-50k per year so its good even if you have to pay 1000 from your pocket. The good acomodation with 3 ... Read More
Property prices in Abu Dhabi
Reem island is new and one of the peaceful and finest place to live with your family with all facilities nearby. The normal 1 bedroom apartment starts from 80 and ranges till 110 k. 2bedroom from 120-150. Read More
Criterion
No particular criterion for any particular nationalities, just find your relevant job, clear the interviews and there you go :) Read More
Can i accept the job offer by sindy90
Hi guys, I ended up attending an interview for a software company for a role of senior web developer. But the position they are offering me is a managerial one wherein team leads report to me. The role seems fine but the salary they are offering me ...
3000 or you missed a zero (30k?) if its 3k, donot even attempt to come as its labour salary here and you wont be surviving even living in sharing and have some decent lifestyle. Read More
Engineer Visa by Rahul101
I was offered a position of welding engineer in an oil firm and accepted as well. When I received the E work permit from employer to affix the signature I have noticed the designation mentioned was Welding technician, Is that consider as an ...
If you have received your entry permit, your desired salary and all other things are fine, then its all ok. Sometimes companies donot have specific visa so they use some alternate options. Just discuss with them and ask if there will be no problems ... Read More
Working in UAE
No idea specifically, but if you are married, have kids and willing to move with your family, looking for education (which normally provided by employer) and a good apartment to live with family then no less than 30-35k AED Read More
Looking for a home in Abu Dhabi
I am living in Gate towers, so if you need any other info, PM me Read More
Looking for a home in Abu Dhabi
Reem island is one of the finest and peaceful place to live in AD. You can fine 1 bedroom apartment starting from 80k to 110-120k. The best project is Gate Towers Read More
Advise about job offer for CA
9000 is just Ok salary to start, you can live in sharing if you are single, save some money, and try to find some good offer around 15k+ as after your marriage if you have your own flat that will be expensive and hard to save money (unless you live ... Read More
Short term rental
Yes they are available, you can go to Dubbizle.com to fine daily/weekly/monthly accomodation options. Just to remind that they are not "legal" means you wont be having any contract or anyother legal documents but still you can live ... Read More
Anyone here on Reem Island Abu Dhabi? by fikiwiki
Hi, I just moved here to Abu Dhabi and currently living at Reem Island (Marina Square). Any ladies around here who'd like to meet up for coffee to hang and chill?
No guys, any ways :) Always welcome though, living in Gate Towers, Reem Island, Cheers! Read More
Moving to Dubai between Sept-Oct 2015 by _Ali
Hello, I am going to be moving to Dubai soon as I potentially may have a job offer soon which will pay me 30000 AED / month with no additional allowances. I have so many questions which I am hoping that those who have experienced living there on a ...
Hello, I am going to be moving to Dubai soon as I potentially may have a job offer soon which will pay me 30000 AED / month with no additional allowances. I have so many questions which I am hoping that those who have experienced living there on a ... Read More
My Four Months Life in Dubai by MedgeeM
Hi everybody, I'am Medgee from Mauritius .I would like to tell something about my experience in Dubai .In November 2014 i have got a contract as Housekeeping Associate in a private villa .I was very excited new job ,new life ,new country and in ...
On what VISA did you come? because it really matters as if you were on residence permit then you can do a lot of things against that Read More
Want to know anything about Karachi ? Contact me by mohsinciddiki
If you are an expat, a foreign national working in Pakistan, planning to move to Pakistan for visiting/working or if you are a Non residential Pakistani (NRP) and want to know anything about Pakistan especially about Karachi, you can contact me ...
Well thats too much exagerated :D One should follow these things but not in this way trust me, Karachi is not that bad as it sounds from your suggestions :) Read More
Want to know anything about Karachi ? Contact me by mohsinciddiki
If you are an expat, a foreign national working in Pakistan, planning to move to Pakistan for visiting/working or if you are a Non residential Pakistani (NRP) and want to know anything about Pakistan especially about Karachi, you can contact me ...
Walekum Asalam, Good to hear that you have finally arrived in Karachi :) Although there are many hearings about bad law and order condition in Karachi, but you dont need to worry about really. First let me know where exactly you are residing so ... Read More
Wester Union Charges
Btw, for <=500, they charge 13 LYD, for 500-1000 LYD they charge 26 LYD. And these rates are for sending money to Pakistan, I believe they will be same for India as well. Read More
Wester Union Charges
For every 1000 LYD, they will charge 26 LYD as Bank Fee Read More
Any Useful Information about Holy month of Ramadan in Libya?
Asalam o Alaikum and hello to all, I would just like to know how libyans here celebrate this holy month of Ramadan? Do they offer parties for Suhoor/Futoor ( breaking fast)? What about market timings? What type of food they usually use during ... Read More
missing dog
To be honest, I guy here just lost his brand new BMW and couldnt find it till now. I am afraid if your dog is still available. Hope for the best (y) Read More
emergencies and credit cards by dua dua
Hello everyone, I keep hearing no credit cards in Libya. My bank here assures me (keep in mind people don't know much about Libya here, I am discovering), that I can use my credit/debit card to withdraw money from ATM's. Are ATM's easily ...
ATM works but it will charge you LITTLE extra ( LITTLE with capital letters). So beware as the only way here to do any transaction is in CASH only and there is no harm using cash openly. But as many people said, banks and atm works with ... Read More
Funds Remittance Options...!!! by Sulmansajid
Hello & Assalam 0 Allaikum everyone, My name is Sulman Sajid, an IT Engineer currently working in Sohar, Oman. I got a job offer in Tripoli, came to know about the security situation in Tripoli from different posts in this blog, thanks to the ...
Walekum Asalam As of current situation, money transfer through Western Union is stopped for time being ( when I say TIME, I dont know for how long, not even any Libyan know at least here in Misurata. Hopefully will be resumed in Ramdan, not sure ... Read More
Want to know anything about Karachi ? Contact me by mohsinciddiki
If you are an expat, a foreign national working in Pakistan, planning to move to Pakistan for visiting/working or if you are a Non residential Pakistani (NRP) and want to know anything about Pakistan especially about Karachi, you can contact me ...
One thing you should keep in mind about Karachi, if you salary is 100 USD you can survive easily and if your salary is 1000 USD you can also survive, means, it really depends upon a person what type of life style he wants to live. Houses in Shah ... Read More
Want to know anything about Karachi ? Contact me by mohsinciddiki
If you are an expat, a foreign national working in Pakistan, planning to move to Pakistan for visiting/working or if you are a Non residential Pakistani (NRP) and want to know anything about Pakistan especially about Karachi, you can contact me ...
Walekum Asalam, Rents in Karachi are totally depends upon the area, even if you are asking about malir, the rates vary a lot. For eg. near Rafae-e-Aam (opposite Air port) , it will be around 12000-15000 PKR per month with a good 120 yd 3 bedroom ... Read More
Moving to Libya Next Month Insha ALLAH by mohsinciddiki
Hello and Salam everyone, I have got a job offer in Misurata, Libya. Currently I have applied for my VISA processing here in Pakistani Libyan Embassy. I came to know at embassy that there is NO Multiple VISA category in Libya. They only provide ...
Yea few people from my office told me that this limit for whole libya, need to confirm again though otherwise it will be really a great problem for expats, cannot keep our money in bank, cannot send, cannot keep it with us all the time.. have to ... Read More
Moving to Libya Next Month Insha ALLAH by mohsinciddiki
Hello and Salam everyone, I have got a job offer in Misurata, Libya. Currently I have applied for my VISA processing here in Pakistani Libyan Embassy. I came to know at embassy that there is NO Multiple VISA category in Libya. They only provide ...
I have asked few Libyan friends but uptill now they don't even know their limits, some of them said that their limit is even lesser than myself. Rest, from the last week, the limit for any expat is dropped from 1000 USD to 500 Dinars per day having ... Read More
Moving to Libya Next Month Insha ALLAH by mohsinciddiki
Hello and Salam everyone, I have got a job offer in Misurata, Libya. Currently I have applied for my VISA processing here in Pakistani Libyan Embassy. I came to know at embassy that there is NO Multiple VISA category in Libya. They only provide ...
Yea but I'm having so much trouble while sending money to my country :( due to such lower limit Read More
Want to know anything about Karachi ? Contact me by mohsinciddiki
If you are an expat, a foreign national working in Pakistan, planning to move to Pakistan for visiting/working or if you are a Non residential Pakistani (NRP) and want to know anything about Pakistan especially about Karachi, you can contact me ...
Yes its a huge city, but you are not suppose to worry about such situations. There are few areas which are termed as red zones, just avoid them rest the city is peaceful and people are very much generous. Just let me know when you want to go I will ... Read More
Moving to Libya Next Month Insha ALLAH by mohsinciddiki
Hello and Salam everyone, I have got a job offer in Misurata, Libya. Currently I have applied for my VISA processing here in Pakistani Libyan Embassy. I came to know at embassy that there is NO Multiple VISA category in Libya. They only provide ...
Yes absolutely the weather is totally moody here in April :( but now it seems to be getting warmer day by day. The most important thing that I miss here is my Pakistani food :( really I'm unable to eat their food even after putting lots of spices. ... Read More
Moving to Libya Next Month Insha ALLAH by mohsinciddiki
Hello and Salam everyone, I have got a job offer in Misurata, Libya. Currently I have applied for my VISA processing here in Pakistani Libyan Embassy. I came to know at embassy that there is NO Multiple VISA category in Libya. They only provide ...
Dua, Walekum Asalam Thanks a bunch for your comments :) Infrastructure is not quite good here. There are only two mobile networks available with above average coverage. Egde is below average. There are few internet companies available like wimax ... Read More
Moving to Libya Next Month Insha ALLAH by mohsinciddiki
Hello and Salam everyone, I have got a job offer in Misurata, Libya. Currently I have applied for my VISA processing here in Pakistani Libyan Embassy. I came to know at embassy that there is NO Multiple VISA category in Libya. They only provide ...
First Impression was, to be honest, not very good. At the time of landing, there was a problem in the landing gear or what we dont know. The pilot took so much effort to land the plane. Then at the airport, no one was there to pick us :( we asked a ... Read More
Moving to Libya Next Month Insha ALLAH by mohsinciddiki
Hello and Salam everyone, I have got a job offer in Misurata, Libya. Currently I have applied for my VISA processing here in Pakistani Libyan Embassy. I came to know at embassy that there is NO Multiple VISA category in Libya. They only provide ...
Finally arrived at Misurata, Libya :) Read More
Moving to Libya Next Month Insha ALLAH by mohsinciddiki
Hello and Salam everyone, I have got a job offer in Misurata, Libya. Currently I have applied for my VISA processing here in Pakistani Libyan Embassy. I came to know at embassy that there is NO Multiple VISA category in Libya. They only provide ...
Business Analyst for Al-Naseem Dairy for Foods, Misurata Read More
Moving to Libya Next Month Insha ALLAH by mohsinciddiki
Hello and Salam everyone, I have got a job offer in Misurata, Libya. Currently I have applied for my VISA processing here in Pakistani Libyan Embassy. I came to know at embassy that there is NO Multiple VISA category in Libya. They only provide ...
I guess yes. and I believe naiyersheen can update us very well as their employer already provided multiple entry. We have our flights scheduled for the first week of April Read More
Moving to Libya Next Month Insha ALLAH by mohsinciddiki
Hello and Salam everyone, I have got a job offer in Misurata, Libya. Currently I have applied for my VISA processing here in Pakistani Libyan Embassy. I came to know at embassy that there is NO Multiple VISA category in Libya. They only provide ...
I have just asked from HR, they are saying that government has changed its policy and now they are nor allowing any expat to have multiple entry/exit VISA. Can you update for the latest policy please ? Read More
Moving to Libya Next Month Insha ALLAH by mohsinciddiki
Hello and Salam everyone, I have got a job offer in Misurata, Libya. Currently I have applied for my VISA processing here in Pakistani Libyan Embassy. I came to know at embassy that there is NO Multiple VISA category in Libya. They only provide ...
That is horrible, as we know that this is quite the same scenario we are facing these days. The employer asked me first that they will provide me multiple visa/entry, now they are denying. We still don't know if we get multiple entry or not. Now the ... Read More
Moving to Libya Next Month Insha ALLAH by mohsinciddiki
Hello and Salam everyone, I have got a job offer in Misurata, Libya. Currently I have applied for my VISA processing here in Pakistani Libyan Embassy. I came to know at embassy that there is NO Multiple VISA category in Libya. They only provide ...
@Danish, That thing we need to discuss with HR department again during a mutual conversation. Because I have asked them they said that they cannot provide us multiple entry due to some regulations. Read More
Moving to Libya Next Month Insha ALLAH by mohsinciddiki
Hello and Salam everyone, I have got a job offer in Misurata, Libya. Currently I have applied for my VISA processing here in Pakistani Libyan Embassy. I came to know at embassy that there is NO Multiple VISA category in Libya. They only provide ...
Thanks a bunch again Jameela for your support. Do you have any info regarding the other query which I have posted for Multiple visa entry ? Read More
Moving to Libya Next Month Insha ALLAH
Hello and Salam everyone, I have got a job offer in Misurata, Libya. Currently I have applied for my VISA processing here in Pakistani Libyan Embassy. I came to know at embassy that there is NO Multiple VISA category in Libya. They only provide ... Read More
How can I get a visa to libya if I'm American? where to live? by dua dua
Hi, Does anyone know of a way I can get a visa to Libya? I am American. I have heard that tourist visas are not allowed. I would be happy to work there, preferably part time, but I don't speak Arabic. Does anyone know of any companies that would ...
You may try to get a job first after which Employer itself will issue you a visa sponsorship Read More
Moving to islamabad by Cathy522008
I'm an Australian woman married to a Pakistani guy. I'll be moving to islamabad in May. I'm really excited about it but have some concerns about safety (kidnappings , bombs etc) are my fears unfounded ? I would love to make friends with any expats ...
Dear Cathy, There is no need to worry about such things like kidnapping, bombing, target killings etc. if you are not involved in politics. Stay safe stay social. Don't try to judge any country (not only Pakistan, ANY Country) on the basis of what ... Read More
Misrata by goodfeeling
Salaam to everyone! I am inquiring about the city of Misratah. I understand that the situation everywhere changes, but could someone who has recent experience there tell me the atmosphere of that city? Is it safe to walk around ? When I "google ...
Thanks Jameela for your quick, detailed and supportive responses :) Read More
Misrata by goodfeeling
Salaam to everyone! I am inquiring about the city of Misratah. I understand that the situation everywhere changes, but could someone who has recent experience there tell me the atmosphere of that city? Is it safe to walk around ? When I "google ...
I have also inquired about same city and responded from a user as below: "Accommodation and transport are essential as those can be difficult. The renting market is very harsh as most people prefer to rent their houses to companies rather than ... Read More
Want to know anything about Karachi ? Contact me
If you are an expat, a foreign national working in Pakistan, planning to move to Pakistan for visiting/working or if you are a Non residential Pakistani (NRP) and want to know anything about Pakistan especially about Karachi, you can contact me ... Read More
Working in Libya being an Expat
Thanks. What about life in Misurata. Social, networking, visiting places, spending your time etc. In short, life except your office hours. Read More
Working in Libya being an Expat
Asalam o Alakum and hello to all, I am planning to move to Libya (Misrata) after having a job offer from AlNaseem Dairy. Just need your guidance what to do or what NOT to do. I'm from Pakistan so any Pakistani living in Libya specially in Misrata ... Read More
How do you go about getting a job and a work visa in Libya?
contact shahid@esquare.com.pk Read More