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Forum: Middle East
Sep 23rd 2025, 2:43 am
Replies: 4
Views: 6,586
Posted By Don63

Thumbs up Re: Dammam/Al Khobar

I was on a build project for a year visiting the area frequently, and was to relocate there joining other colleagues. However, i was offred a role with PIF in Riyadh which I took so never actually...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 30th 2024, 4:03 am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,548
Posted By Don63

Re: Banking Conundrum KSA

I'm in Riyadh and find the Saudi Arabia Bank (SAB) Premier Account conversion of SAR to a USD a/c in UK or GBP a/c to be a good service. I have transferred and converted SAR at 10am KSA time which...
Forum: Spain
Dec 13th 2024, 9:04 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 3,737
Posted By Don63

Re: Spanish Driver's License

Good point, thank you. Not a problem as i have both UK and Irish Citizenship and current passports.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 8th 2024, 4:03 am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,958
Posted By Don63

Re: Saudi Arabia and Back to UK

Thank you for the prompt reponses. To elaborate on my original Drivers License "was not retained" comment, prior to the Middle East, I was in Australia. When there, I obtained an Australian license...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 7th 2024, 4:13 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,958
Posted By Don63

Saudi Arabia and Back to UK

Hello Forum. My question is regarding exchanging a Saudi Arabian driving license for a UK one. I did have a UK license prior to going to the Middle East and passed my driving test in England....
Forum: Spain
Dec 6th 2024, 7:18 am
Replies: 18
Views: 3,737
Posted By Don63

Re: Spanish Driver's License

Thank you for the responses, it is appreciated. Yes, as per Barriej, understand DGT as the most reliable source of information and I will check from time to time for updates. The outcome in my case...
Forum: Spain
Dec 5th 2024, 7:13 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 3,737
Posted By Don63

Spanish Driver's License

Hello Forum. I am contemplating a retirement move to Spain after ending working life and my question is regarding obtaining a Spanish Drivers License. I have a UK Drivers License and understand the...
Forum: Spain
Sep 27th 2024, 10:54 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 11,161
Posted By Don63

Re: PAYG eSim

I find the App and Company Airalo a good service and economical. Their esim selection is not limited to Spain and when an esim is bought and activated you can top up as required anytime. The whole...
Forum: Australia
Aug 26th 2022, 9:12 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 20,377
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 am
Replies: 27
Views: 20,377
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 am
Replies: 7
Views: 8,719
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 am
Replies: 7
Views: 8,719
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 am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,348
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 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,140
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 27th 2021, 6:43 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,140
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 am
Replies: 17
Views: 5,213
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 am
Replies: 17
Views: 5,213
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 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,892
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 am
Replies: 28
Views: 10,056
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 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,366
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 am
Replies: 1
Views: 781
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 am
Replies: 1
Views: 883
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 am
Replies: 2
Views: 924
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 am
Replies: 28
Views: 10,056
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 am
Replies: 2
Views: 924
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...
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