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Forum: ME Job Discussions

Apr 30th 2014, 11:01 am

Replies: 4

Police checks for saudi employment visa

Views: 5,589

Posted By ExpatLife

Re: Police checks for saudi employment visa

http://saudivisa.ie/uk-to-saudi-arabia

See above link. Look for visa type on right side of page for specific requirements. Police check not on list for UK passport holders seeking work visa.

Forum: Middle East

Mar 10th 2014, 11:36 pm

Replies: 9

BBQ in Riyadh

Views: 2,939

Posted By ExpatLife

Re: BBQ in Riyadh

Found this one on their website http://www.panda.com.sa/madinah/catalog/product/view/id/4998/s/bbq-grids-bt-02-medium-size/category/203/ But the SR 100 one not listed.

Anyone else had luck...

Forum: Middle East

Mar 10th 2014, 11:28 pm

Replies: 33

Riyadh compound ?

Views: 82,300

Posted By ExpatLife

Re: Riyadh compound ?

We heard the same when we contacted compounds from abroad, but the protests softened when we met some of the management. Not saying that they are fighting for customers, but not sure that all...

Forum: Middle East

Mar 10th 2014, 11:21 pm

Replies: 33

Riyadh compound ?

Views: 82,300

Posted By ExpatLife

Re: Riyadh compound ?

All - looking to make contact with (get views of) anyone with families at Arabian Homes and Arizona about your views living at these two places. We have two kids, 8 and 6 yo. Have bumped into...

Forum: Middle East

Mar 10th 2014, 11:09 pm

Replies: 33

Riyadh compound ?

Views: 82,300

Posted By ExpatLife

Re: Riyadh compound ?

We (wife and I on behalf of two kids 8 and 6 yo) recently visited Al Bustan, Seder, Al Hamra, EID, Cordoba, Arizona and Arabian Homes.

(1) Al Bustan is a work in progress but the facilities...

Forum: New Zealand

Feb 13th 2014, 11:17 am

Replies: 246

First time NZ buyers in AKL - worth getting in now or bubble about to burst?

Views: 21,678

Posted By ExpatLife

Re: First time NZ buyers in AKL - worth getting in now or bubble about to burst?

http://www.smh.com.au/money/investing/nightmare-vision-of-2014-property-crash-20140213-32kl2.html

OK, not Auckland or even NZ, but an interesting article on a close neighbor. Make of it what you...

Forum: Republic of Ireland

Feb 4th 2014, 2:21 am

Replies: 23

Co Clare

Views: 3,901

Posted By ExpatLife

Re: Co Clare

Here is a link to a government website. It might not contain all the information you might need but it should be pretty robust in terms of credibility (and may be you have already seen it). This is...

Forum: New Zealand

Jan 31st 2014, 1:54 am

Replies: 246

First time NZ buyers in AKL - worth getting in now or bubble about to burst?

Views: 21,678

Posted By ExpatLife

Re: First time NZ buyers in AKL - worth getting in now or bubble about to burst?

All the best to the folk in NZ re your property moves. I hope all works out whether you are buying or selling; coming or going. Think I won't respond on the Irish issue as runs the risk of...

Forum: New Zealand

Jan 30th 2014, 10:04 am

Replies: 246

First time NZ buyers in AKL - worth getting in now or bubble about to burst?

Views: 21,678

Posted By ExpatLife

Re: First time NZ buyers in AKL - worth getting in now or bubble about to burst?

[QUOTE=TommyLuck;11105200]Aside from population I have never got this comparison.

"For instance, Ireland didn't have cash rich immigrants coming in and buying property like NZ (particularly...

Forum: New Zealand

Jan 30th 2014, 8:09 am

Replies: 246

First time NZ buyers in AKL - worth getting in now or bubble about to burst?

Views: 21,678

Posted By ExpatLife

Re: First time NZ buyers in AKL - worth getting in now or bubble about to burst?

Lot of similarities between NZ and Ireland. And look what happened there, 60% drop in value of houses between 2006/7 to 2011/2012. Prices paid in 2006 will not be seen again until at least 2021 (15...

Forum: New Zealand

Jan 30th 2014, 4:52 am

Replies: 0

NZ Tax Ruling a worry

Views: 428

Posted By ExpatLife

NZ Tax Ruling a worry

http://www.theage.com.au/money/tax/tax-sting-for-kiwi-expats-after-nz-ruling-20140130-31nvi.html

Although the facts of tax case relate to a kiwi who left NZ 10 years ago, article might be of...

Forum: ME Job Discussions

Jan 27th 2014, 4:11 am

Replies: 8

Contract negotiations

Views: 1,575

Posted By ExpatLife

Re: Contract negotiations

Umm. Is there any point analysing this approach or is it best just to say, 'oh well, its a UAE/GCC thing' and move on? I just trying to understand the logic.:confused:

Forum: Middle East

Jan 27th 2014, 3:42 am

Replies: 11

Direct flights middle-east to Spain

Views: 1,329

Posted By ExpatLife

Re: Direct flights middle-east to Spain

Thank you Eva.

Forum: Middle East

Jan 25th 2014, 11:53 pm

Replies: 5

Transport Allowance -KSA

Views: 1,123

Posted By ExpatLife

Re: Transport Allowance -KSA

But what you think you lose under one part of a package vis-Ã -vis others you might get more under another. I had to keep that thought in mind during recent negotiations. I am grateful to a poster...

Forum: Middle East

Jan 25th 2014, 11:48 pm

Replies: 11

Direct flights middle-east to Spain

Views: 1,329

Posted By ExpatLife

Re: Direct flights middle-east to Spain

Thanks. The fact there is no change of plane is good to hear. It might become a regular route for me. Much appreciated.

Forum: Middle East

Jan 25th 2014, 11:44 pm

Replies: 11

Direct flights middle-east to Spain

Views: 1,329

Posted By ExpatLife

Re: Direct flights middle-east to Spain

Yes I know. It was a a wildcard thought as my aim is to get me to marbella which is almost equidistant between malaga and the rock. And let's avoid the debate about the rock's future sovereign state!

Forum: Middle East

Jan 25th 2014, 3:52 am

Replies: 11

Direct flights middle-east to Spain

Views: 1,329

Posted By ExpatLife

Re: Direct flights middle-east to Spain

Thanks all. I did use skyscanner and another sites too. My real hope was to locate a direct flight from Riyadh to Madrid/Malaga. Can fly Riyadh to Jeddah and onto Madrid via Saudi. I was hoping...

Forum: Middle East

Jan 25th 2014, 2:07 am

Replies: 11

Direct flights middle-east to Spain

Views: 1,329

Posted By ExpatLife

Direct flights middle-east to Spain

Hi All - have searched google and a few airlines in advance of this post. Curious whether anyone knows of regular direct flights from middle-east to Madrid or Malaga (or even Gibraltor). Thanks

Forum: Spain

Jan 25th 2014, 1:42 am

Replies: 4

Do you live in or near Benahavis?

Views: 3,317

Posted By ExpatLife

Re: Do you live in or near Benahavis?

We go to Estepona 4 times a year. Love Benahavis. In all seasons there are ample number of restaurants opened. I wish I could remember its name, but there is a great steakhouse just to the right...

Forum: Middle East

Jan 25th 2014, 1:20 am

Replies: 5

Transport Allowance -KSA

Views: 1,123

Posted By ExpatLife

Re: Transport Allowance -KSA

You are probably looking for a response from someone in that area with local experience of travel costs. However in terms of general information I have seen employers offer a percentage of salary in...

Forum: Middle East

Jan 23rd 2014, 10:40 am

Replies: 13

Seder Village Riyadh - Any Info?

Views: 9,294

Posted By ExpatLife

Re: Seder Village Riyadh - Any Info?

I found some relevant info to my above post at http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=789469&highlight=eid+compound&page=2 which is current

Forum: Middle East

Jan 23rd 2014, 9:43 am

Replies: 13

Seder Village Riyadh - Any Info?

Views: 9,294

Posted By ExpatLife

Re: Seder Village Riyadh - Any Info?

Hi nottmbantam - do you mind letting me know your view on value for money re Seder v EID. I made an enquiry of EID and received following for 3/4 bed villas on offer. Appreciate there will be...

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