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Forum: Australia
Aug 27th 2022, 9:12 am
Replies: 25
Views: 5,164
Posted By Don63

Re: MCIOB

I see. I have since moved from Australia to Saudi Arabia and had the problem of no degree. Similar to Austraila (possibly) is that the hybrid of Vetassess here will not endorse any professional...
Forum: Australia
Aug 26th 2022, 6:42 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 5,164
Posted By Don63

Cool Re: MCIOB

Back in 2002 i got my ACIOB Cert and grade results positively accredited from Vetassess for migration purposes. I later went on to gain MCIOB but that was not relevant for migration as i was...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 10th 2022, 5:45 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 3,635
Posted By Don63

Re: Egypt - Need Advice

[QUOTE=Don63;13093949]I spent 3 years in Giza (2018-2021) and had no regrets. Few pointers:
1. Traffic is problematic. The closer you live to your workplace the better.
2. Careem or Uber are safe...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 10th 2022, 2:21 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 3,635
Posted By Don63

Re: Egypt - Need Advice

I spent 3 years in Giza (2018-2021) and had no regrets. Few pointers:
1. Traffic is problematic. The closer you live to your workplace the better.
2. Careem or Uber are safe bets to commute....
Forum: Middle East
May 30th 2021, 3:46 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,417
Posted By Don63

Re: Getting a UK degree certificate at UAE Embassy London

In my experience, there are numerous agencies mostly London based that will arrange attestation. See Google as it is easy to find them with the prices usually on line or you can make a call. Once you...
Forum: Middle East
May 30th 2021, 3:31 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 935
Posted By Don63

Re: Saudi Work/Entry permit processing

Thank you yes; meaning it would be UK not Egypt. It was this way a few years ago; maybe noting changed.
Forum: Middle East
May 28th 2021, 6:43 am
Replies: 2
Views: 935
Posted By Don63

Smile Saudi Work/Entry permit processing

Hi all.
I have question about work/entry permit into KSA.
I am UK passport holder based in Egypt and have job offer to go to KSA. Firm has offices in KSA. I am informed the processing can be done...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 10th 2021, 3:36 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 4,443
Posted By Don63

Re: Please help me decide where I should get paid

Re: Drivers license - i had Australian that was not accepted on its own. When in KSA 2014-2018, the car hire company (SIXT) only accepted other GCC drivers licenses without international. I became...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 5th 2021, 2:53 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 4,443
Posted By Don63

Re: Please help me decide where I should get paid

As others have said, an offshore USD account in the name of the account holder with a residential address (possibly in Canada) could work. To open this account you need to apply and may have to...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 21st 2020, 6:48 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,363
Posted By Don63

Thumbs up Re: Any forex/currency geeks out there? (GBP/AUD)

I was in the same situation back in 2005 when i did the transfer, although times were not as turbulent as they currently are. In your timely decision to transfer, you might want to consider more...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 1st 2019, 12:31 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 9,329
Posted By Don63

Re: Sending money to the UK

Always best to seek tax advice, but assuming you are treated as non-resident by HMRC and the country of your residence has a double taxation treaty with the UK, then in general you are subject to the...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 11th 2018, 5:19 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,180
Posted By Don63

Re: Looking for job in Middle East

It is difficult without some ME experience, and even though you are doing the right things, luck and persistence has a lot to do with the results. You may want to consider remote working which would...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 7th 2018, 6:02 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 662
Posted By Don63

Re: Non-resident hiring car in Riyadh

Not in my experience. Been doing this 4 years - in this time 1 accident (my fault) but no injuries, not a problem just showed UAE Drivers license to NAJM Officer (not police) + visa. Also, stopped...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 30th 2018, 3:21 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 734
Posted By Don63

Re: Attestation service UAE

Try Apostilles- Direct in London... they turned my Diploma around in 5 days - assume similar with other types.

Apostilles - Legalisation - Embassy & Consular Services...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 19th 2018, 4:08 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 862
Posted By Don63

Re: Expat returning UK and Tax

Thanks Top Nik. I have received professional advice that for Tax Year 2017/2018 i am NOT UK resident and to plan around liability for 2018/2019 carefully so as not to become resident for the current...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 18th 2018, 7:20 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 9,329
Posted By Don63

Re: Sending money to the UK

As per above, HSBC are excellent with on line banking when done via International Transfers. They charge 150 AED per transaction and convert to GBP easily as an "on the spot transaction". From...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 16th 2018, 3:50 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 862
Posted By Don63

Cool Expat returning UK and Tax

Hi all.

Mine is a straightforward question but am struggling to see any precedent answers hence the reason to post. After 15 years overseas and the last 4 years in Saudi, i will be returning to...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 13th 2018, 4:47 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,096
Posted By Don63

Re: Changing jobs in UAE

Sound common sense - thanks a lot
Forum: Middle East
Feb 12th 2018, 6:33 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,808
Posted By Don63

Re: Saudi multi-entry visa

For a time, i held a valid multi-entry KSA Business visa with 180 day validity and 30 day maximum stay per visit. When the passport was full and it was renewed (before passport expiry date and the...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 12th 2018, 4:04 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,096
Posted By Don63

Changing jobs in UAE

Hi all,

I am working UAE (Dubai) on an employer sponsored visa where i have been for 4 years on an unlimited contract. At the time of visa processing in 2014, my Diploma Chartered qualification...
Forum: Australia
Dec 8th 2017, 3:59 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,392
Posted By Don63

Re: Brit (27Y F) moving to Sydney alone

My favorite city in the world. Moved there 2005 from UK, took out citizenship later - left coz it was soooo expensive, and went back again. Now overseas and looking forward to going back .... the...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 30th 2017, 5:22 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,743
Posted By Don63

Re: Dental care in the Gulf

I had a similar ordeal in Australia - cost me circa $3,000. No matter where you are, the dental process would (in principal) be the same. Consultation, X ray and deep scale cleaning on a regular...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Sep 30th 2017, 4:57 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 1,673
Posted By Don63

UAE and change of jobs

Hi all ,

I am seeking anyone's advice or experience regarding a job change in the UAE. I have UAE residency (expiry mid 2018) which is employer sponsored since 2014 at which time i went through...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 19th 2017, 5:37 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,790
Posted By Don63

Re: Saudi Business Visa

Concur with the above except item 2, which can be managed.
I have been on Saudi Business visa 3 years and have hired a car during this time through Sixt. They (like other car rental companies i...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 17th 2017, 4:59 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,445
Posted By Don63

Re: Middle East and qualifications for visa

Thanks - appreciate the response. The 'wasta' was mentioned with KSA - seems it is throughout GCC.:eek:
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