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Forum: Middle East
Feb 27th 2011, 9:53 pm
Replies: 110
Views: 15,137
Posted By MikeInOman

Re: Which Car?

Delighted for you mate, but i think that a sensible pragmatic approach such as you took will always be rewarded.

Mike
Forum: Middle East
Feb 26th 2011, 11:16 pm
Replies: 110
Views: 15,137
Posted By MikeInOman

Re: Which Car?

Great news Burps, wish it had been to me

mike
Forum: Middle East
Feb 26th 2011, 8:23 pm
Replies: 110
Views: 15,137
Posted By MikeInOman

Re: Which Car?

I was up in Dubai last weekend; flew up on the Wednesday afternoon from Muscat, eye test, new MacBook Air and business dinner that night, then NOC letter from Dubai knowledge village on Thursday...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 23rd 2011, 3:39 am
Replies: 21
Views: 3,038
Posted By MikeInOman

Re: Health Insurance recommendations please

Thanks as0056,

I am self employed out here but the other info is very helpful.

much appreciated

mike
Forum: Middle East
Feb 22nd 2011, 9:32 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 9,047
Posted By MikeInOman

Re: Thinking of leaving London for Dubai

D'oh, you are right sorry, got carried away there…but Oman is very welcoming
Forum: Middle East
Feb 22nd 2011, 5:58 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 9,047
Posted By MikeInOman

Re: Thinking of leaving London for Dubai

Not sure that my gender allows me to post on this particualr thread :o but have you thought of Oman or Qatar? both are incredibly stable and safe and economies are growing. the cost of living is...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 21st 2011, 9:26 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 3,038
Posted By MikeInOman

Re: Health Insurance recommendations please

Thanks guys you have both been really helpful.

Purdey i have seen that i have a PM from you and Meow i would be gratedul if you could send me a PM requesting whatever details you need to help me...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 21st 2011, 6:30 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 3,038
Posted By MikeInOman

Re: Health Insurance recommendations please

Thanks again, the PM you mention would be a help.

Mike
Forum: Middle East
Feb 21st 2011, 6:13 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 3,038
Posted By MikeInOman

Re: Health Insurance recommendations please

Thanks Purdey,

That is really helpful, i will try a direct approach to AXA PPP via their website and see if the premium reduces.

Did the figures i quoted sound high to you?

Mike
Forum: Middle East
Feb 21st 2011, 4:58 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 3,038
Posted By MikeInOman

Question Health Insurance recommendations please

Hi everyone,

i guess the title tells the story…

Which providers or policies would you recommend. I am an American Express Platinum card holder so am happy that while 'travelling' i would be...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 19th 2011, 10:59 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 872
Posted By MikeInOman

Re: Sport in Oman

Thanks Hugh,

IU haven't but i will!

hope the two of you are well

m
Forum: Middle East
Feb 19th 2011, 10:28 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 872
Posted By MikeInOman

Re: Sport in Oman

Dear all i know i am cheating a bit by moving this back up the forum ladder by posting again but i am keen to know of any opportunities.

Mike
Forum: Middle East
Feb 19th 2011, 5:59 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 2,660
Posted By MikeInOman

Re: Advice on Driving Licence process

Hugely!!

Of course we could have a "MikeTemporarilyInDubai" session when i next come up!!

MikeStillInOman
Forum: Middle East
Feb 19th 2011, 5:56 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 2,660
Posted By MikeInOman

Re: Advice on Driving Licence process

Thanks everybody this is really helpful.

One slight concern is this NOC or non-objection letter that many of you are mentioning. i am a sole trader, free lance consultant working out of Knowledge...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 19th 2011, 5:18 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,655
Posted By MikeInOman

Re: Buying a used car from another Expat

Thanks Burp,

Its not my intent to register it in Oman, I am a Dubai resident but (insha' allah) will be working for most of the rest of this year in Oman.

I will definitely look for the AXA...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 18th 2011, 10:24 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,655
Posted By MikeInOman

Re: Buying a used car from another Expat

Thanks Jim,

Shockingly!!! that is one of the very, very few things that i did know about. I feel such a cognitive parasite!

Mike
Forum: Middle East
Feb 18th 2011, 10:15 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,655
Posted By MikeInOman

Re: Buying a used car from another Expat

Cool,

I am guessing that the vendor will know where the testing place is etc.

I am hoping to sort this on Thursday this week as there are a couple of cars that appear to be suitable.

Thanks...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 18th 2011, 10:04 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,424
Posted By MikeInOman

Re: Txm Kuwait

I used to live in the West Midlands and while driving through Birmingham once i saw the ubiquitous white van advertising a plumber. It read, "Manu Patel and son, Plumbers, you have tried the cowboys...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 18th 2011, 10:01 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,655
Posted By MikeInOman

Re: Buying a used car from another Expat

Thanks, as ever BlueCat you are a real help
:thumbsup:

Any idea on the process? What i have to do in terms of registering and insuring it?

m :o
Forum: Middle East
Feb 18th 2011, 9:45 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,655
Posted By MikeInOman

Red face Buying a used car from another Expat

Hi,

Another request for advice. :o

Can you tell me what the process is once i find a car? How quickly can the deal be done.

I am a Dubai resident but currently living and working in Oman...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 18th 2011, 9:16 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,424
Posted By MikeInOman

Re: Txm Kuwait

OK,

I give in…what does Txm stand for?

As an ex-military intelligence officer i am usually pretty good at either remembering or guessing most TLA's but you have got me.

Mike
Forum: Middle East
Feb 18th 2011, 6:46 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 872
Posted By MikeInOman

Sport in Oman

Hi everyone,

having kept my head down to settle into work and generate enough contract opportunities to be able to stay here in Oman I am reaching a point now that i want to lift my head and start...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 18th 2011, 4:06 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 2,660
Posted By MikeInOman

Re: Advice on Driving Licence process

Thanks Matahari, (great name by the way)

Your reply is really helpful but raises 3 quick questions for me…

1. Is there a standard format for a non-objection letter, i have my own business...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 17th 2011, 5:13 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 2,660
Posted By MikeInOman

Advice on Driving Licence process

Hi all,

I know its a big ask but could someone explain the process and locations (that i can ask a taxi driver to take me to) that i need to visit to get a driving licence in Dubai, I hold a...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 10th 2011, 5:26 am
Replies: 110
Views: 15,137
Posted By MikeInOman

Re: Which Car?

Hi CeeBee,

I would like to get into a reasonable condition 4x4. Budget is up to 45,000 AED.

There was a lovely Land Rover Discovery (i drive a new one at home in UK) on the site for 33,000...
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