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Forum: Middle East
Oct 26th 2019, 3:28 pm
Replies: 46
Views: 11,257
Posted By NewCaledonia

Re: Dubai economy?

I noticed a few of my Western connections (mostly in finance) in LinkedIn from back in the day in Abu Dhabi have moved to Riyadh. Working for the PIF, Neom, Qiddiya, etc.



I agree with your...
Forum: The Sand Pit
May 25th 2019, 7:38 am
Replies: 36
Views: 9,375
Posted By NewCaledonia

Re: Is the dream dead?

I worked in AUH for two years just after the GFC. I left in 2011.

I was taking a look the other day at job offers. I was shocked. Salaries (including major local companies or international...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 26th 2016, 6:29 pm
Replies: 77
Views: 7,290
Posted By NewCaledonia

Re: 48 h/week, is it worth it

I worked in Abu Dhabi for 2 years and did the 48 hour thing.

However I am surprised that if you are in a six-figure salary in Canada you are doing 40 hours. I have worked in Europe and the US and...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jun 12th 2016, 3:33 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 481
Posted By NewCaledonia

22 y.o. Dutch woman arrested in Qatar after reporting rape to appear in court

Because Qatar

Apparently this happened in the Crystal Lounge at the W Doha West Bay.
...
Forum: The Sand Pit
May 13th 2016, 8:21 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 5,294
Posted By NewCaledonia

Re: Worst holiday destinations

We were in Warsaw last summer and we loved it. Everybody had told us that there was nothing to do and it was ugly but I had a blast; I loved the metropolitan vibe. I personally liked it much more...
Forum: The Sand Pit
May 5th 2016, 1:22 pm
Replies: 426
Views: 49,997
Posted By NewCaledonia

Re: How is business?

The Saudi government has cancelled and cut projects with Bin Ladin after the infamous Makkah crane accident

Mecca crane collapse: Saudi king sanctions Binladin group | World news | The Guardian...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Mar 20th 2016, 1:24 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 2,815
Posted By NewCaledonia

Re: Your ideal set up

Paris in spring/summer + Miami/South Florida in fall/winter. Ying and yang. Something like this:

http://www.photosparis.fr/images/ile_saint_louis/0034_ile_saint_louis_2006.jpg

+
...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Mar 2nd 2016, 2:04 pm
Replies: 426
Views: 49,997
Posted By NewCaledonia

Re: How is business?

Dubai is heavily dependent on tourism and business from neighbouring oil-dependent countries, so if there is an oil downturn, Dubai hotel industry will be affected directly.

So much for the "Dubai...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Feb 7th 2016, 11:18 am
Replies: 426
Views: 49,997
Posted By NewCaledonia

Re: How is business?

I actually know a couple of people here in Brussels that have gone to UAE for New Year's.

Something I have noticed lately is that price for plane tickets from Europe to the Middle East (not only...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jan 28th 2016, 12:00 pm
Replies: 426
Views: 49,997
Posted By NewCaledonia

Re: How is business?

I completely understand the logic. That happens all over the world; carriers make you pay more for the convenience of going non-stop.

What I was trying to say is that Qatar Airways selling tickets...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jan 28th 2016, 7:49 am
Replies: 426
Views: 49,997
Posted By NewCaledonia

Re: How is business?

There are many airlines tapping into the same market: Emirates, Etihad, Qatar and Turkish. The cake is probably too small for everyone to eat from.

A good price can make miracles. I know a few...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jan 17th 2016, 1:04 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 3,156
Posted By NewCaledonia

Re: Iran

Iran is a mid-income (by global standards) 80 million people country. Specially Iranians tend to be quite educated. A very interesting market for MNCs.



I read Israeli newspapers (for reasons...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 8th 2016, 9:57 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 7,462
Posted By NewCaledonia

Re: going to Israel FROM Doha and back

I think you are overthinking. I would fly. Royal Jordanian, Egyptair or Turkish would do the trick. Also buying an 'odd' route could be understood from Israeli or Qatari authorities like you are...
Forum: Europe
May 16th 2015, 4:23 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,879
Posted By NewCaledonia

Re: Looking for EU version of Los Angeles - climate, culture

For me weather is worse because in Cote d'Azur in winter is COLD. Period. Costa del Sol in winter is much warmer. Not tropical warm, but noticeable.

As for the cost, you are right. But bear in...
Forum: Europe
May 16th 2015, 11:26 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,879
Posted By NewCaledonia

Re: Looking for EU version of Los Angeles - climate, culture

You should check Costa del Sol. I have been a few times to LAX and I would say it is what resembles the most. Even though I would say the closest comparison is South Florida.

In Costa del Sol you...
Forum: Middle East
May 15th 2015, 6:33 am
Replies: 10
Views: 3,386
Posted By NewCaledonia

Re: Anxious and Nervous about moving to Dubai

Good luck. However you should have made your due diligence before moving to DXB:

- Better pay? Which is the difference that you are getting in London? You will find out Dubai is not that cheap. In...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 24th 2015, 12:06 am
Replies: 37
Views: 4,846
Posted By NewCaledonia

Re: Dubai or Abu Dhabi

Wow... which field if I may ask?
Forum: The Sand Pit
Mar 23rd 2015, 12:59 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 848
Posted By NewCaledonia

Re: Egypt Visa requirement

No, that is changing soon, hence the question:

Egypt scraps visas on arrival for British travellers - Telegraph...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Mar 20th 2015, 8:04 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 822
Posted By NewCaledonia

Re: U.S. government to investigate subsidies to Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways

Well you can say it is common sense.

The US and the European Union have Open Skies because they are somehow "equal".

However, Qatar and the US. What is the advantage that the US has having...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Mar 20th 2015, 1:35 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 822
Posted By NewCaledonia

Re: U.S. government to investigate subsidies to Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways

The US and UK are two of the few countries with open skies policies with the UAE and Qatar.

Canada, France, Germany or Australia don't have such policies. I suspect the US carriers just want to...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Mar 20th 2015, 8:51 am
Replies: 8
Views: 822
Posted By NewCaledonia

U.S. government to investigate subsidies to Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways

This is interesting. Those airlines are very important to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar. I would say their "brand ambassadors" to the world.

U.S. to chart new territory in Gulf airline subsidy review...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Mar 17th 2015, 2:17 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,070
Posted By NewCaledonia

Re: Why are white people expats when the rest of us are immigrants?

I agree it is an old term.

What are those white people from Kosovo that are fleeing their country?

And those wealthy Chinese moving to Vancouver to enjoy a higher quality of life?
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Mar 4th 2015, 10:48 am
Replies: 18
Views: 5,365
Posted By NewCaledonia

Re: good offer or not?

I think it matters a lot.

Many employers like to compare net salary in Europe/US with net=gross salary in the Middle East.

That gross salary in the West is also paying for your medical,...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Mar 3rd 2015, 10:10 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 5,365
Posted By NewCaledonia

Re: good offer or not?

20000 SAR is 3500 GBP a month, so in fact you are earning less in gross.

And being from Sri Lanka, that would be a big shock for both you and your family.
Forum: The Sand Pit
Mar 3rd 2015, 2:51 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 6,525
Posted By NewCaledonia

Re: The thread about ridiculous Dubai ideas

But part (or most) of the attraction of Dubai for foreigners (at least those from Western countries) are those things that make Dubai "crazy".

The tallest tower, the largest mall, Burj Al Arab,...
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