Archive - Hanologue

Visa Approved - Alhamdulillah!

My visa has been approved - alhamdulillah!

Apr 24 •

"Verily, with hardship there is ease"

I think I understand this now...

Apr 21 •

March 2025

Update: Things Aren't Going to Plan... Or Are They?

In my last post, I explained that Sharjah’s immigration authority had rejected my visa application but that I had an appointment where I was hoping to…

Mar 17 •

February 2025

I've Made it to Sharjah... Sort of!

My last blog post was three months ago (I didn't realise it had been so long), and a lot has happened since then:

Feb 28 •

November 2024

October 2024

Is Escalation Inevitable in the Middle East?

I’m just a few weeks away from packing up and relocating to the UAE (albeit temporarily), insha-Allah, and with every news headline I read, I can’t help…

Oct 27, 2024 •

The Changing World Order

How is it changing and why does it matter?

Oct 26, 2024 •

How to Search for Properties in Turkey

You can check property prices yourself using an online portal. I'll show you how.

Oct 24, 2024 •

I have some news...

Our move to Türkiye is off - at least for the next 2-3 years!

Oct 24, 2024 •

August 2024

Are We Heading for Troubled Times?

From Southport to the Middle East, Muslims are Public Enemy #1

Aug 3, 2024 •

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