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Forum: Middle East
Mar 9th 2024, 4:41 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 476
Posted By Standanista

Re: Getting documents legalised in qatar embassy in london

I had to do similar at the UAE embassy in London. I got colour copies of my certificates made on lightweight card, got a local solicitor to certify/stamp/sign the copies, then used the copies in the...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Aug 8th 2020, 1:21 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 4,731
Posted By Standanista

Re: Back in the pit

It’s not, I guess we were being a bit tongue in cheek. :)

Same prices as Dubai-ish. You can get a pint of Stella for QAR45. Happy hour Heineken/Foster’s QAR35, deals in places like the Sheraton 2...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Aug 7th 2020, 3:13 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 4,731
Posted By Standanista

Re: Back in the pit

I have no problem with Doha. It pays shed loads of money and is fine for a few years. Like Martin, am happy and able to pay £20 a pint to stay sane. If I want culture I’ll go to watch a Flamenco...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Aug 5th 2020, 9:58 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 4,731
Posted By Standanista

Re: Back in the pit

PS My mate at work pays 6k there for a big 2 bedroom, brand new with pool etc, near the waterfront.
Forum: The Sand Pit
Aug 5th 2020, 9:55 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 4,731
Posted By Standanista

Re: Back in the pit

Good to hear you got back, Martin.

if you want a real bargain/space/brand new/value for money, try Lusail near the Marina. 10 minutes drive into West Bay.
Forum: Middle East
Jul 4th 2020, 8:44 am
Replies: 448
Views: 70,588
Posted By Standanista

Re: Lockdown

HMRC confirmed in March that getting stuck in the UK because there’s an FCO advisory against international travel does count as exceptional circumstances. There’s been no word since though on whether...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 3rd 2020, 10:21 pm
Replies: 448
Views: 70,588
Posted By Standanista

Re: Lockdown

A post for anybody stuck in the UK, now the FCO has changed their advice against overseas travel, starting tomorrow.

Has anybody seen new HMRC advice on the SRT and exceptional circumstances,...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 30th 2020, 10:19 pm
Replies: 448
Views: 70,588
Posted By Standanista

Re: Lockdown

Trader Vic's in West Bay open from tonight.

Not normally newsworthy but we live in strange times.
Forum: Middle East
Jun 17th 2020, 6:44 pm
Replies: 448
Views: 70,588
Posted By Standanista

Re: Lockdown

That Wuhan lab: a wonton lack of biosecurity.
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jun 14th 2020, 10:33 am
Replies: 67
Views: 14,600
Posted By Standanista

Re: Stay or Go

PPRuNe is hardly entertaining these days, Costa barely gets a mention.
Forum: Middle East
Jun 12th 2020, 8:29 am
Replies: 448
Views: 70,588
Posted By Standanista

Re: Lockdown

There were job cuts for some expats, and a 25% package cut for the rest, announced mid-May at the place I deal with. That fits in with the 30% cost reduction in the article. It will be interesting to...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 9th 2020, 6:41 am
Replies: 448
Views: 70,588
Posted By Standanista

Re: Lockdown

:thumbs_up:

Confirmed at the press conference last night that it will be 1st August for priority pax (Phase 3), including returning residents, as you say. Presumably some business visas will be in...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 5th 2020, 7:51 am
Replies: 448
Views: 70,588
Posted By Standanista

Re: Lockdown

QF cabin crew were in masks and gloves when I last flew them mid-March. They're upping that as services start up again. This is from a press release on their website now:

"The airline has further...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 5th 2020, 2:18 am
Replies: 448
Views: 70,588
Posted By Standanista

Re: Lockdown

Qatar Airways are ramping flights back up. The lockdown's being eased in-country. Positive noises out of MoPH yesterday. Just got my contract extended despite being stuck on the outside.

Barring a...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 3rd 2020, 1:17 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,636
Posted By Standanista

Re: BA cancelled Flight - Voucher Rip off

Qatar Airways, MEA, EasyJet: still waiting for lockdown refunds from all three, 2.5 months later.
Forum: Middle East
May 29th 2020, 4:31 am
Replies: 448
Views: 70,588
Posted By Standanista

Re: Lockdown

Any luck yet getting a visa and date? I'm hearing that one's company has to submit a list of names to the main sponsor (QP etc), which then goes to MOI for final approval. You can bet there are a lot...
Forum: Middle East
May 23rd 2020, 11:05 pm
Replies: 448
Views: 70,588
Posted By Standanista

Re: Lockdown

Good news. Good luck.
Forum: Middle East
May 22nd 2020, 9:52 pm
Replies: 448
Views: 70,588
Posted By Standanista

Re: Lockdown

QDC will stay shut after Ramadan for the foreseeable.
Forum: Middle East
May 19th 2020, 3:16 pm
Replies: 448
Views: 70,588
Posted By Standanista

Re: Lockdown

To be let out of the Industrial Area you need to confirm you've tested negative and install the Ehteraz app for contact tracing. For the drive-through testing I don't know, but in Qatar, the...
Forum: Middle East
May 19th 2020, 10:01 am
Replies: 448
Views: 70,588
Posted By Standanista

Re: Lockdown

Yes and no. Construction sites are still open and Ashok Leyland Executive/Tata Limo are still running services, but bus loading is being strictly enforced at 50% capacity with socially-distant...
Forum: Middle East
May 18th 2020, 10:09 pm
Replies: 448
Views: 70,588
Posted By Standanista

Re: Lockdown

https://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/18/05/2020/Qatar-to-close-shops-and-stop-all-commercial-activities-till-May-30-restricts-number-of-people-in-a-car

Not much change in Qatar till end of...
Forum: Middle East
May 16th 2020, 1:05 am
Replies: 448
Views: 70,588
Posted By Standanista

Re: Lockdown

The Cubans are just as good and cheaper.
Forum: Middle East
May 11th 2020, 8:12 am
Replies: 22
Views: 5,126
Posted By Standanista

Re: Crystal ball gazing

The Hilton and Rotana are only for Qataris and a few on diplomatic business. Westerners get something more spartan in facilities in Al Sadd or out towards Al Rayyan. Having a window to open though...
Forum: Middle East
May 9th 2020, 4:57 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 5,126
Posted By Standanista

Re: Crystal ball gazing

Agreed, Martin. I hear that Qatar Airways have put management on half pay, the other half deferred, and are drawing up plans for some serious staff cuts. That said, they've also announced a ramping...
Forum: Middle East
May 9th 2020, 8:19 am
Replies: 22
Views: 5,126
Posted By Standanista

Re: Crystal ball gazing

Qatar doesn't have enough locals so they will still need expats. Doha is still dripping in gas wealth. Covid-19 will have the same effect as the Saudi embargo: none.
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