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Forum: Middle East
Dec 25th 2015, 4:02 am
Replies: 2
Views: 758
Posted By imi7

Short term holiday let in Dubai

Hi,

I am booking a holiday in Dubai for 5 nights in Feb. We are 2 families - 4 Adults/4 kids - we have previously stayed at Gloria Hotel/Apartments in DIC and found it to be in a good location for...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 14th 2015, 11:41 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,542
Posted By imi7

Re: Capital Gains Tax

Hi,

Thank you for your reply. Any advice is appreciated. Please send me a PM as I am happy to pay for advice received.
Forum: Middle East
Dec 14th 2015, 1:47 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,542
Posted By imi7

Capital Gains Tax

Hi,

I have been trying to get my head around a CGT few scenarios I will be facing in 2016 - I would be grateful for any help received.

About Me: UK National: I left the UK for FT employment in...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 11th 2015, 10:56 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 809
Posted By imi7

Mashreq Bank?

Hi,

I am setting up a Free Zone Business in Fujairah, and have been advised that Mashreq Bank is a good bank for internet banking (I am living in Saudi).

Can anyone please advise on if I am...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 11th 2015, 9:16 am
Replies: 159
Views: 68,049
Posted By imi7

Re: If you need advice on moving to Saudi Arabia....

Hi,

Visas can take a while also as your employer needs to ensure its meeting it Saudi Nationals quota ie each organisation must employ a certain % of Saudis. This % as gone up recently so they may...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Dec 10th 2014, 9:05 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 722
Posted By imi7

Setting up a Company in UAE Freezones

I came on here earlier this year but my set up was delayed. But now I'm back :cool:

I am setting up a HR Consultancy in the UAE FZ's to deal with my clients mainly in Saudi Arabia. I have been...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 12th 2014, 10:18 am
Replies: 21
Views: 6,069
Posted By imi7

Re: Buying a car in Saudi....

I agree - too many BS'ers trying to make a quick Riyal. Luckily I know enough about cars to walk away at the first visit based on wear n tear not in line with mileage/engine noises / panel damage etc...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 12th 2014, 10:14 am
Replies: 21
Views: 6,069
Posted By imi7

Re: Buying a car in Saudi....

Was looking at the CX 9 today. Is dealer servicing reasonably priced and are parts relatively cheap/easy to get hold of?

I think the CX9 is starting at 98k now - good value for a 7 seater.....
...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 11th 2014, 9:58 am
Replies: 21
Views: 6,069
Posted By imi7

Re: Buying a car in Saudi....

That's a good idea re VIN number check :goodpost:.

I have a relatively good eye when looking at cars, eg paintwork, panel damage, basic engine sounds - but I am no expert. I saw a land cruiser...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 11th 2014, 9:52 am
Replies: 21
Views: 6,069
Posted By imi7

Re: Buying a car in Saudi....

If you dont mind me asking what did you buy and for how much?
Forum: Middle East
Sep 10th 2014, 1:41 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 6,069
Posted By imi7

Buying a car in Saudi....

Having lived here for more than 6 years, I never thought I would be asking this question :o.

Just sold my SUV as now looking for a bigger 4x4 eg Land cruiser due to expanding family numbers. I...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 10th 2014, 1:40 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,558
Posted By imi7

Re: Gifts from Saudi to take back

Great place called Desert Designs in Khobar - traditional Saudi ornamental things for the house of all shapes and sizes - excellent gift place. They have a travelling shop that does the round at...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 24th 2014, 11:25 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,154
Posted By imi7

Re: Riyadh social events

UK Embassy does stuff every month - only thing is you need to be a 'friend' of someone in there to invite you for the event.
Forum: Middle East
Mar 3rd 2014, 12:57 am
Replies: 159
Views: 68,049
Posted By imi7

Re: If you need advice on moving to Saudi Arabia....

Riyadh Road Runners - I'm interested but just seen on their website they are full to capacity for now. Do I need Waasta :lol: ?
Forum: Middle East
Mar 3rd 2014, 12:54 am
Replies: 159
Views: 68,049
Posted By imi7

Re: If you need advice on moving to Saudi Arabia....

What's the magic formula? :huh: :thumbsup: I'm not too bad nowadays as I cut down on the crappy foods, but always good to know.
Forum: Middle East
Mar 2nd 2014, 8:54 am
Replies: 159
Views: 68,049
Posted By imi7

Re: If you need advice on moving to Saudi Arabia....

Lol that's true - they say when you come here you will put on a 'Saudi Stone' :rofl: :ohmy:
Forum: Middle East
Mar 2nd 2014, 8:51 am
Replies: 159
Views: 68,049
Posted By imi7

Re: If you need advice on moving to Saudi Arabia....

Hi,

I think you should be able to apply in Denmark, and I base this on a time when I had to renew my business visa in Bahrain (albeit a few years ago), and I know that other nationals have...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 19th 2014, 10:36 am
Replies: 159
Views: 68,049
Posted By imi7

Re: If you need advice on moving to Saudi Arabia....

Hi. I do not know the exact cost of living in Khobar, but agree with EastWest that compounds are 4-5 times more expensive than living in the city. However, if you choose to live across the waters in...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 19th 2014, 10:24 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,290
Posted By imi7

Re: Need advice/direction on setting up a company in the UAE

Thank you for that info - a new insight from my perspective. Its tricky as my plan is to sell my Consultancy services here in Saudi, and existing clients have told me that if I was a GCC Company they...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 16th 2014, 9:29 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,434
Posted By imi7

Re: Riyadh Car Leasing

No Hilux = no need to drive like a deranged crazy fool :D
Forum: Middle East
Feb 16th 2014, 9:12 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,290
Posted By imi7

Need advice/direction on setting up a company in the UAE

It's time for me to set up my own company in the UAE, in order to conduct my business in Saudi and across the GCC.

Please could someone advise me as to the start up requirements for the free zone,...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 16th 2014, 8:59 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 13,747
Posted By imi7

Re: King Fahd Causeway

I know folks who have successfully obtained a 2nd Brit passport citing visa reasons - this could be an option.
Forum: Middle East
Feb 12th 2014, 9:34 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,434
Posted By imi7

Re: Riyadh Car Leasing

The websites such as Expatriates.com have some ok stuff, but you have to filter through a lot of rubbish.

If you got the money, buy a Jap car eg Landcruiser / Prado etc. Here, it is classed as a...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 11th 2014, 11:35 am
Replies: 16
Views: 15,465
Posted By imi7

Re: Qatar Airways v Etihad v OmanAir

I couldn't agree more :thumbsup:

Its sad that babies are seen as nuisances, by people such as Mogs. What people like Mogs don't realise is that some babies don't cry on flights, but if they did so...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 10th 2014, 11:23 am
Replies: 16
Views: 15,465
Posted By imi7

Re: Qatar Airways v Etihad v OmanAir

Update - we have found flights on Emirates with the same total journey time as Oman/Qatar/Etihad. We have ruled out Etihad as their lounge seems to be crowded a lot, and Qatar for the reasons above....
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