Useful links

Official German bodies

• Make-it-in-Germany.com — the official portal for work and immigration to Germany
• BAMF.de — Federal Office for Migration and Refugees
• Arbeitsagentur.de — Federal Employment Agency
• DAAD.de — study grants in Germany for international students

Housing

• ImmobilienScout24.de — the most popular site for apartments and houses
• WG-Gesucht.de — best for rooms in shared apartments
• eBay Kleinanzeigen — direct listings from landlords and individuals

Learn German

• Goethe Institut (goethe.de) — official centers to learn German and take exams
• Deutsche Welle (dw.com/ar) — learning resources in Arabic
• DuoLingo and Babbel — useful apps for beginners

Jobs and Ausbildung sites

• Ausbildung.de — the largest site for Ausbildung positions
• StepStone.de — one of the largest job portals in Germany
• Indeed.de — comprehensive job search engine
• LinkedIn — global professional network

Health insurance

• TK (tk.de) — Techniker Krankenkasse, one of the best insurance funds
• AOK (aok.de) — present in all German states
• Barmer (barmer.de) — a popular choice for students and employees

Arab communities

Look for "internationals in Germany" groups on Facebook and WhatsApp — great communities for help and practical tips from people who went through the same experience. Connecting with those who came before saves you a lot.