Finding Work Abroad: Agency-Hire or Direct-Hire?
To be able to work abroad, there are two choices. Send an application at a recruitment agency or send the application directly to the foreign company. These two options have …
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TRIVIA: What Your Qatari ID Number Means
Some of us working and living here in Qatar may have been wondering what the numbers on our Qatari ID mean. Are they just random set of numbers thought out …
How to Sponsor a Maid in Qatar
Hiring a house helper is common for most families abroad, especially in the Middle East, with agencies readily available to provide candidates for the position. As an expat living in …
How to Apply for a Loan via OWWA
Did you know that as a certified OWWA member, you can apply for a loan to use in your business? With the OFW-EDLP (Enterprise Development and Loan Program), you can! …
List of Public Transportation in Qatar
Getting around Qatar is still possible even if you don’t have your own car. There is public transportation that you can use. You can have buses and taxis to get …
7 Ways to Overcome Homesickness
Congratulations on your new job abroad! You will encounter new adventures, experiences and opportunities. But for sure, you will miss your loved ones back home. It can be a bit …
Why It’s Ok to be Homesick
One of the downside of working so far away from home is being homesick. Especially if it’s your first time working abroad, you will have a lot of adjustments to …
Know the Dress Code if You Work and Live in Qatar
Being an Islamic country, Qatar follows a very traditional mode of dressing. In fact, Qataris are encouraging tourists and expats alike to respect their culture and dress modestly, especially in …