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Introduction
Chandan Kamra Chachu of Kabir Kamra partner in Property Buyers Club, Father of Nishka Kamra, Husband to Kashish Kamra, Brother of Gautam Kamra, and Son of Ram and Komal Kamra. -
What was your reason for your Migration?
My father Mr.Ram Kamra had started a Garment Export Business in Dubai where we had 3 sales outlets so that's why I moved to Dubai to help my Father out. -
Effects of your Migration
As we Migrated to Dubai, I had to leave my friends and family and move to a new city, Where I did not know anyone so it was lonely, Also had to complete my education via correspondence course from 1992 to 1997 from Bombay university. -
What were the challenges you faced in the country/state/city?
The primary challenge faced by me was to adapt to the climate in the summers as it would get very hot also we used to have a break in the afternoons from 1:30 to 4:00 pm. Secondly, the challenge was to learn a foreign language Arabic to get work done efficiently. -
What were the challenges you faced while the Migration
Challenges faced during the migration was to counter loneliness and the new caperence of traveling abroad for the first time in my life. -
Settling Down
It took me a while to adapt to climate change and a change in culture and timings but I got over it easily as I made new friends there very quickly and their families welcomed me with open arms. So I had people who I communicate and learn from. -
what were the challenges faced by the receving country due to migration
No challenges faced from U.A.E. -
What was the difference between the pervious country and the new country you migrated to?
A lot of Indian settlers are based in Dubai so the basic lifestyle and food habits were the same, We learned about Arabic cuisine and we had to learn the Arabic language. People more or less are similar just the locals there where a particular outfit called the Kandoora. -
Was the Migration needed or could it be avoided?
The migration could not be avoided because our business had already taken off so we needed to be there to run it. -
What were the thought of risks that came to your mind during migration?
We all thought of a better lifestyle there and never let negative thoughts creep in our minds. -
What were the different opportunities you got due to the migration?
We got exposure to the trade worldwide as Dubai is an international hub of business, we were exposed to a lot of cultures like Iranians, Africans, Libyans, and also Europeans. -
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