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Forum: Europe
Apr 12th 2022, 11:02 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 996
Posted By jimster99

Visiting Poland and have COVID symptoms, should I get tested? And how??

Hi all,

I'm on holiday in lovely Poland. Unfortunately I have developed COVID symptoms. I'd like to get a test, can anyone who knows the polish system tell me how to proceed? Is there a system for...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 25th 2013, 1:44 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 6,551
Posted By jimster99

Re: Riyadh compounds

Thanks - useful information. Could you indicate the prices?
Forum: Middle East
Jan 19th 2013, 5:51 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,940
Posted By jimster99

Re: Tax situation if contract terminates before 12 months

Unfortunately the cut-off for the purposes of the overseas employment test is clear. You either left the country (literally speaking, as in you actually physically left)ON OR BEFORE 5 April 2012 or...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 19th 2013, 5:44 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,940
Posted By jimster99

Re: Tax situation if contract terminates before 12 months

No, a double taxation treaty doesn't affect your liability to UK tax. A double taxation treaty merely prevents you from paying MORE tax than you otherwise would have if you were working in the UK.
...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 19th 2013, 5:30 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,940
Posted By jimster99

Re: Tax situation if contract terminates before 12 months

Unfortunately you are fully liable for UK tax on your salary in this situation. You can only escape UK tax either by:

ONE: leaving the UK permanently or indefinitely (i.e. more than 3 years) and...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 13th 2012, 2:48 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 5,085
Posted By jimster99

Re: Jeddah Compounds

Be friendly!

I arrived in Riyadh without a compound to live in, as did everyone in my company, and we have all found/been offered compounds pretty quickly.

Ask around, people at work and on the...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 13th 2012, 2:21 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,765
Posted By jimster99

Re: Buying an SUV on a single Iqama...how???

This is a good tip!! So I get my employer to write a letter saying that I am allowed to buy a car, take this to the police and pursuade them to give me an authority letter to buy an SUV on the basis...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 13th 2012, 1:51 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,765
Posted By jimster99

Re: Buying an SUV on a single Iqama...how???

I've asked in the office and if you ask the police then officially you can't. However I've seen webpostings on this forum indicating there are 'ways and means' around the restriction, but I don't...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 13th 2012, 1:17 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,765
Posted By jimster99

Buying an SUV on a single Iqama in Ryadh...how???

So I've decided to get a massive lorry-car SUV thing to enjoy the free petrol on offer here in sunny Riyadh.

However - I only have a unmarried person's Iqama and I am reliably informed that this...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 8th 2012, 11:05 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,170
Posted By jimster99

Flights to anywhere interesting from Riyadh over Hajj?

I'm planning to go away over the Hajj break (late October to early nov) but I see flights are mostly already full (eg the only available flights to Italy seem to take 25 hrs plus....which is insane)...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 25th 2012, 7:37 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,816
Posted By jimster99

Re: Riyadh Compound Accommodation

Hello! Is the room still available? If so, I would be interested. Drop me a PM if so.

Thanks!!
Forum: Middle East
Sep 21st 2012, 9:53 am
Replies: 9
Views: 3,052
Posted By jimster99

Re: Gliding in Riyadh?

But they don't appear to offer fixed wing glider sailplanes...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 20th 2012, 11:27 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,052
Posted By jimster99

Gliding in Riyadh?

Are there any gliding clubs in Riyadh (like this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glider_(sailplane))?

I heard there is somewhere called Thumama which might have something, but cannot find any...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 24th 2012, 2:48 am
Replies: 31
Views: 5,128
Posted By jimster99

Re: Riyadh?

OK folks, thanks for humouring my random assortment of questions so far. Next one - my mum would like to stay with me in Riyadh on a semi-permanent visa. My dad wouldn't come. Any tips on how best to...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 17th 2012, 3:26 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,161
Posted By jimster99

Riyadh Customs

Hi all,

I know this question has been asked previously but I'm hoping for an up-to-date assessment. I want to bring in a load of Nintendo Wii, PS3, Sony PSP and Nintendo DS games with me when I...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 11th 2012, 9:39 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 2,877
Posted By jimster99

Re: 2 bed villa on compound in Riyadh

I haven't heard anything back so am assuming this wasn't a genuine post...
Forum: Middle East
May 21st 2012, 11:43 am
Replies: 13
Views: 2,277
Posted By jimster99

Re: Shipping Back to the UK

I once stuffed 50kg into my carry on bag - got away with it (as bag was normal size, just crammed full of heavy stuff), despite one slightly hairy moment when trying to put it in the over head locker...
Forum: Middle East
May 21st 2012, 11:25 am
Replies: 31
Views: 5,128
Posted By jimster99

Re: Riyadh?

Currently considering cars. My only concerns - (i) a very safe solid car and (ii) one that I can sell for minimum loss when I leave. Prestige is unimportant. Is it better to buy or to lease? Brand...
Forum: Middle East
May 21st 2012, 11:18 am
Replies: 31
Views: 5,128
Posted By jimster99

Re: Riyadh?

Thanks for these tips, they are like gold-dust. I hadn't heard of Ranco but will add it to the list.
Forum: Middle East
May 17th 2012, 8:44 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 5,128
Posted By jimster99

Re: Riyadh?

Next issue...initial budget for accomodation seems to be 150k-170k SARs but I will need to find it (with assistance of a real estate agent).

I want a 2 bed apartment or villa on a solely western...
Forum: Middle East
May 17th 2012, 2:07 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 2,877
Posted By jimster99

Re: 2 bed villa on compound in Riyadh

Thanks!
Forum: Middle East
May 17th 2012, 1:32 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 5,128
Posted By jimster99

Re: Riyadh?

OK good folks, thanks for advice and I'm on board for the ride as company has offered me good terms and it seems to make sense. Eeek!!!
Forum: Middle East
May 17th 2012, 1:29 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 2,877
Posted By jimster99

Re: 2 bed villa on compound in Riyadh

Hello, I'm about to move to Riyadh in June and need to find a place to live in. Please could you PM me your email address (as I'm new to the forum and cannot send private messages yet). I can pay for...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 24th 2012, 12:18 am
Replies: 31
Views: 5,128
Posted By jimster99

Question Riyadh?

Hi all, first post here and I would appreciate some advice. I've been "asked" to work in Riyadh for a period. My probable fiancée would not come but is prepared to wait (but is not thrilled).
...
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