What are the Dubai Expat Diaries?
The “Dubai Expat Diaries” is a site that provides a free and easy to use base for expatriates moving to, living and working in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to share experiences, stories, articles, commentary and more. The site is built on a blog format, though is not meant to be a personal blog in the traditional sense.
How do I contribute material?
If you would like to share an article, story, news, etc just register for free. Once you are registered you can log in and submit your material…its that easy! You can also comment on existing material on the site.
What is the purpose of this site?
Just to provide a free, easily accessible base for sharing experiences, tips, news and more that help expats of all ages and backgrounds. We are strongly against any material that may be deemed offensive, sexual or political in nature…such posts and comments will be removed.
What is a Blog?
A blog is basically a journal that is available on the web. The activity of updating a blog is “blogging” and someone who keeps a blog is a “blogger.” Blogs are typically updated daily using software that allows people with little or no technical background to update and maintain the blog.
The Dubai Expat Diaries - Etiquette
- Give credit where it’s due: Do not copy articles without providing a link to the original source and author. Blogs are also like Diaries, so your personal comments and opinions matter a lot - try using snippets of the articles you like (or a link) and add your story or comments as the main feature.
- Don’t Spam: This is a definite no-no! Do not use this blog as an advertising board or for comments that would offend others or have no meaning.
- KISS: Yes…the “Keep it Simple, Stupid!” principle applies here too…simple, personalized entries are bound to be more popular and people can get the jist of the message quicker.
- Sensitive Information: Do not publish or include information in your posts that would normally not be available to the public, as in internal company / senstive data or information.
- Check for duplicates: If you are posting from a popular source or on a popular topic, there is a good chance someone may already have made a post..so please run a quick search of the blog before posting.
We hope you will find this blog an easy and useful tool. Please email us with your comments and suggestions at admin (at) ixpats.com.
