wingsgirl
American expat in Iraq
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American
Lives in Erbil
Registration: 31 May 2011
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Question before move to Erbil Kurdistan! by Jenniferle
Hello everyone, We are considering to move to Erbil Kurdistan, anyone could advise is this a safety place to bring family? I have 2 children 2 and 4 years old, is there good international kindergarten? How much to rent a house 2-3 bed rooms in ...
Hi Jennifer, I can answer at least one of your questions, about international nurseries. They don't exist. Your only option will be to try to get a foreign nanny. It will be a minimum of 300$ plus tickets for them to go home once a year, plus food, ... Read More
English Nursery
Has anyone heard of any English nruseries opened in Erbil? We're considering whether or not to stay in Erbil and this is part of the decision making process. Thanks for your help. Read More
Maid or Child Minder by kanseikan
Hello there, I am considering moving to Erbil to work at the airport. I would travel with my two kids. Any hints about maids? Do you know if I can find one there or if I have to bring mine? Any information about the Italian Village? THANKS!!
Will you offer any kind of transportation? We live in Ainkawa. Read More
Weather in Erbil by Svetlana77
Hi Everyone !!! I'm russian girl that accepted offer to work at one of Erbils hotel. I cant find good information about weather in Erbil, how much it is cold at winter, which kind of clothes to take for the most cold time. Could You be so kind to ...
Last winter it got as low as minus 12 Celsius. Mostly it was between minus five and zero. There's snow in the mountainous areas. Hope that helps. Read More
Living in Zakho - Iraq by moyta78
dear all, after completion a 1 year contract at Sabis - Sulaymaniyah, now my husband is getting renewal of contract but the school decided to move him to zakho international school of sabis. Does anyone know about this city, safety, environment, ...
Hi there, I'm a little confused. Is he a SABIS employee or a ministry of education employee? Is he Kurdish or foreign? What position are they offering him? Anyway, if he has any questions about housing he should contact HR or whoever is giving him ... Read More
Living in Zakho - Iraq by moyta78
dear all, after completion a 1 year contract at Sabis - Sulaymaniyah, now my husband is getting renewal of contract but the school decided to move him to zakho international school of sabis. Does anyone know about this city, safety, environment, ...
Where exactly is he teaching? At the ISC or at a PPP school? I work for SABIS also, in Duhok, which is about 45 minutes from Zakho. I've only been to Zakho once to do some shopping. They have a decent sized City Center there for shopping and it's ... Read More
any English teachers in Kurdistan? by james ludwick
Hi I'd like to communicate with ESL teachers in Kurdistan ...seeking info on opportunities,conditions,salaries etc Thanks
There are many here. I work in a school in Duhok. We also have a university-SABIS in Erbil. You can check sabiscareers for more information. Read More
Mothercare opened in Majid Mall!
I got a big surprise yesterday when I saw Mothercare open in Majid Mall. Of course I spent $100 in about 5 minutes,but it was so worth it. My little one is more comfortable and loves their fabrics! Read More
Pregnancy in Iraq by Christine
Hi, could you please share advice and tips about pregnancy in Iraq? Who are the best gynecologists for pregnancy follow-ups? Which hospitals or clinics would you recommend to give birth in Iraq? Thanks a lot for your advice ...
Hi Christine, This is probably not what you'll want to hear, but my experience and my friend's experience have both not been good. When we moved to the Kurdish region of Iraq, I was about 6 months pregnant. I went to 2 different doctors and never ... Read More
Carrefour in Erbil by mjjohnson45
Hello Can anyone tell me if the planned Carrefour supermarket has opened yet in the Family Fun Mall in Erbil? Thank you Mark
FYI, we went today. The deli has sliced turkey and some other local cold cuts. They didn't have cheddar, but they had romy which is a favorite of ours that we ate in Egypt. The bakery is really nice. Overall I would say it was what I expected or a ... Read More
Carrefour in Erbil by mjjohnson45
Hello Can anyone tell me if the planned Carrefour supermarket has opened yet in the Family Fun Mall in Erbil? Thank you Mark
Does anyone know if they have a proper deli? By proper I mean, with sliced cold cuts like turkey and sliced cheeses like cheddar. We lived in Egypt and we loved Carrefour. We've been waiting for it to open here, but I'm wondering how much it will be ... Read More
Erbil to Duhok- How long of a drive is it?
The subject says it all, but just wondering how long of a drive it is from Erbil to Duhok? Thanks Read More
American Embassy in Baghdad/Kurdistan
On a similar topic to having a baby.... When I do have the baby I need to get the American birth certificate and passport. Here in Egypt we just fill out all the papers, make an appointment with the embassy and then get it all done. I'm NOT going ... Read More
Having a baby in Kurdistan by wingsgirl
My husband and I will be transferring to Kurdistan with our two children in August. We've got a baby on the way. We will be located in Duhok. I was wondering about the hospital there and in Erbil. Right now, we will probably travel back to Egypt to ...
Thanks to everyone for posting a reply. Hopefully it will all work out as I've been informed that I will probably have to have the baby in Kurdistan as my husband and I cannot both leave the country and travel to have the baby. Read More
Having a baby in Kurdistan
My husband and I will be transferring to Kurdistan with our two children in August. We've got a baby on the way. We will be located in Duhok. I was wondering about the hospital there and in Erbil. Right now, we will probably travel back to Egypt to ... Read More