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Forum: Middle East
Jan 26th 2013, 11:32 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,059
Posted By NKL

Re: Remitance from Riyadh to UK

Thanks for the clarification -apologies I didn't read your post carefully enough.

So it sounds like I can go to the moneychangers and remit through the banking /financial system to be deposited in...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 26th 2013, 8:52 am
Replies: 3
Views: 6,568
Posted By NKL

Re: Riyadh compounds

Only roughly from memory:

Ranco starts at SAR60k for 1 bed for a year, going up to SAR135-140k per annum for a 4 bed bungalow.

Eid, 1 bed apartment is SAR100k per annum to over 200k for 3-4...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 26th 2013, 8:44 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,059
Posted By NKL

Re: Remitance from Riyadh to UK

Hi scot47

Thanks for the reply. Are you basically implying that ONLY your bank can transfer money for you? If others can do it, who gives the best rate?

Thanks

NKL
Forum: Middle East
Jan 25th 2013, 3:40 am
Replies: 3
Views: 6,568
Posted By NKL

Re: Riyadh compounds

Hi

I have only just gone through the process of finding/securing accomodation on a compound so can only give you my experience as a relative newbie.

I visited Ranco, Eid, Riyad Village, and...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 24th 2013, 4:21 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,059
Posted By NKL

Remitance from Riyadh to UK

Hi there

Where would be the best place to go to remit money back to the UK in Riyadh. When I was in Abu Dhabi it was always the money exchange places like AlFardan etc that used to do the best...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Dec 24th 2012, 3:46 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,094
Posted By NKL

Re: Happy Christmas to BE Middle East

Merry Xmas to all you. Thank you for all your sage (no pun intended ) advice......

Many of us would be lost without you.........
Forum: The Sand Pit
Dec 24th 2012, 9:56 am
Replies: 57
Views: 2,958
Posted By NKL

Re: Saudis cannot possibly do that sort of work........

I have no idea why they expanded the university sector in the 1990s. This was a delusion - expand the supply of graduates and the number of "graduate jobs" will increase with it. All it has done is...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 21st 2012, 10:13 am
Replies: 33
Views: 3,495
Posted By NKL

Re: Did you work harder in the UK than in the Gulf?

I work in financial markets with the same benchmark, so the goals don't change for me whether I am in London, Dubai or Galapagos Islands. It can be more difficult to achieve objectives when in Dubai/...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 19th 2012, 10:46 am
Replies: 209
Views: 12,460
Posted By NKL

Re: How long have you been in the Gulf?

I think the ban of bahrain saudi is a bit harsh.

I didn't agree with a lot of the things he said but he made reasoned arguments. It is often good and necessary to hear opinions/attitudes that are...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 17th 2012, 10:22 am
Replies: 209
Views: 12,460
Posted By NKL

Re: How long have you been in the Gulf?

Scamp

When you generate income from your investments/pensions these are liable to taxation just like a salary is............

In some countries you are liable to taxes on your wealth !! This...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 17th 2012, 9:40 am
Replies: 209
Views: 12,460
Posted By NKL

Re: How long have you been in the Gulf?

I did 14 years in the UAE up to 2010. As many have said, initially only came out for 2 years contract and didn't think beyond that. Only came back to UK due to non renewal of contract.......the way...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 15th 2012, 9:37 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,717
Posted By NKL

Re: 1 bed apartment on compound in Riyadh

Many thanks OingoBoingo, very useful information, prices I can stomach thankfully but as you say not too much around yet.

Still waiting for my visa to be completed so still in Blighty. No idea how...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 14th 2012, 9:25 am
Replies: 11
Views: 5,085
Posted By NKL

Re: Jeddah Compounds

How can you look for accomodation before you get to a place? If you've never been to a place before that is very unrealistic.............
Forum: Middle East
Dec 14th 2012, 9:13 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,717
Posted By NKL

1 bed apartment on compound in Riyadh

Hi there

Can anyone tell me what the current going rate is for a 1 bed on a compound in Riyadh. Also how difficult do you think it will be to find one :confused:

Many thanks for any help.

NKL
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Dec 12th 2012, 8:18 am
Replies: 1,113
Views: 1,140,429
Posted By NKL

Re: Job in Abu Dhabi Investment Authority

The door seems to be revolving at an ever greater speed there..................
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Dec 12th 2012, 8:15 am
Replies: 34
Views: 12,536
Posted By NKL

Re: ADEC - Advice Please

Latest cost of living index for 780 places around the world (list towards bottom of page)

http://www.xpatulator.com/cost-of-living-article/Cost-of-Living-October-2012_385.cfm
Forum: Middle East
Dec 11th 2012, 10:47 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,851
Posted By NKL

Re: Potential job in Qatar

Hi there

If your child has learning difficulties I would IN NO WAY take him out of a UK school. The school's in the Middle East won't be able to cater for his needs like a UK school does -...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Dec 8th 2012, 9:28 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 12,536
Posted By NKL

Re: ADEC - Advice Please

Housing taxes in Dubai? New one to me. I never paid a dirham for housing in 14 years in Abu Dhabi.

I suppose it is a bit difficult to generalise, given such varying personal experiences.

As for...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Dec 8th 2012, 12:22 am
Replies: 34
Views: 12,536
Posted By NKL

Re: ADEC - Advice Please

Hi Lulabelle

I am afraid we will have to agree to disagree on this one. I don't recognise the country you live in from my experience.

Taxes permeate the system throughout here so it is...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Dec 7th 2012, 12:59 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 12,536
Posted By NKL

Re: ADEC - Advice Please

OMG lasered in the eyes! That is a truly horrific experience, very sorry to hear that. It puts everybody else's moans and groans in to perspective.

Thanks for sharing it with us all. Sobering...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 4th 2012, 9:58 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,146
Posted By NKL

Re: Banks - part rant, part advice required

Why use banks at all to remit money to the UK - they are uncompetitive. The money changers available in the UAE quote extremely competitive rates and the money will be in your UK account in about 3-5...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Dec 2nd 2012, 7:08 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,360
Posted By NKL

Re: Entry visa for Saudi

Many thanks gents. Given the possible variations I guess I will just have to wait and find out what my personal circumstances will be!
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Nov 30th 2012, 10:26 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,360
Posted By NKL

Re: Entry visa for Saudi

Thanks scot47. I have found out that I have to go for a medical in UK before the visa is issued, and also qualifications have to be submitted to the KSA embassy. Starting to look like I won't be...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Nov 27th 2012, 10:41 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,360
Posted By NKL

Re: Entry visa for Saudi

Many thanks for your reply.

I remember when I moved to the UAE in the mid 1990s it was a very straight forward affair of obtaining an entry visa for a UK passport holder. The company simply...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Nov 21st 2012, 10:26 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,360
Posted By NKL

Entry visa for Saudi

Hi all

I have a written offer of employment from a Saudi and now waiting for a visa. Can anyone tell me what the process is and how long it takes?

Many thanks

NKL
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