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Forum: Middle East
Dec 30th 2024, 6:27 am
Replies: 5
Views: 4,969
Posted By Traveler20

Re: Finance job in Qatar

I am not an expert in GCC salaries or QIA but QAR1M per year with allowances and schooling on top sounds extremely high. I estimate from speaking to some professionals in the region the more...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 24th 2024, 6:12 am
Replies: 32
Views: 16,998
Posted By Traveler20

Re: Moving to Qatar from the UK

Personally I wouldn’t move to Doha for a total package less than somewhere around QAR 60,000 a month with an acceptable basic. Imo only on that kind of salary would moving a family with kids be...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 20th 2024, 3:23 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,213
Posted By Traveler20

Re: City Professional to Dubai

You should be able to live comfortably on that salary in Dubai, specially if you eventually have kids and your employer contribute to schooling. That said I do think for someone currently making GBP...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 13th 2024, 7:05 am
Replies: 0
Views: 636
Posted By Traveler20

Work culture in Qatari Banks

Any western expats working at senior roles (senior manager/ directors and above) at any of the Qatari banks? What’s your opinion about the work culture, working hours and general work experience...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 11th 2024, 1:47 am
Replies: 1
Views: 2,110
Posted By Traveler20

Re: Doha package - newbie here

It’s a very good package imo - of course it also depends on how it compares to your current pay/role. Check if there is a cap on school fees or limit on the number of kids. Also it’s good to...
Forum: Middle East
May 24th 2024, 5:47 am
Replies: 3
Views: 2,363
Posted By Traveler20

Re: Banking role in Doha

Thanks! The GBP 160k is just my income excluding my partner. Would the QAR 60k be an all-in amount or would there be housing or schooling benefits on top of that? Any idea the typical basic % of...
Forum: Middle East
May 14th 2024, 12:11 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,616
Posted By Traveler20

Home Student Status

Has anyone living in the ME or abroad for more than 3 years able to get Home Student Status for his/her kids when applying for UK universities?

If yes, how did you go around the 3 years ordinary...
Forum: Middle East
May 14th 2024, 12:01 am
Replies: 6
Views: 4,080
Posted By Traveler20

Re: Dubai Move for Family of 4

If being more outdoor is what you’re aiming for just remember the UAE is a glorified desert. The summer month are extremely hot and challenging for outdoor activities - you would likely be spending...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 23rd 2024, 9:13 am
Replies: 6
Views: 3,349
Posted By Traveler20

Re: Job Offer in Riyadh

I can’t really comment on the cost of living in KSA, but from speaking to expats in the past I know you can live really cheap depending on where in KSA. Riyadh is probably the most expensive and...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 23rd 2024, 7:21 am
Replies: 6
Views: 3,349
Posted By Traveler20

Re: Job Offer in Riyadh

I am not an expert in KSA living/packages but I don’t think you can live a western expat lifestyle or save much if any on that salary imo. That said, it all depends on where you’re coming from...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 3rd 2024, 10:04 am
Replies: 3
Views: 2,363
Posted By Traveler20

Banking role in Doha

Hi,

Any western bankers that have recently relocated or have been living in Doha? I would be really interested to hear about your experience working in the Qatari Banking sector - specifically in...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 27th 2023, 8:59 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,327
Posted By Traveler20

Re: Family of 5 expenses, Kuwait. Advice please

Have you been to Kuwait or worked with Kuwaitis before? I personally could not tolerate working and living with the most racist and stuck-up people in the middle east and the Arab world like the the...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 30th 2023, 7:12 am
Replies: 7
Views: 5,398
Posted By Traveler20

Re: PIF offer

Why would you go to KSA if they are offering you the same wage you make at home?
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 16th 2023, 3:49 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,474
Posted By Traveler20

Re: Best pathway to take? Spousal sponsorship UK to Canada

If you’re under 35 you could try the youth mobility visa which would allow you to live and work in Canada for up to 3 years - double check visa processing time. Other than that, you could have a...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 12th 2023, 10:58 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 2,186
Posted By Traveler20

Re: Offer in Qatar

It really depends on what the role is and what’s your years of experience and current earnings in London. Generally speaking, it’s a good salary I would - not fantastic….make sure you factor in...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 6th 2023, 4:15 am
Replies: 6
Views: 5,671
Posted By Traveler20

Re: ADNOC Offer Makes No Sense

Agreed, it’s extremely low for a western expat with 20 years of experience. You’re no where close to living comfortably with that kind of package imo, especially if you factor in savings for...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 6th 2023, 3:51 am
Replies: 0
Views: 627
Posted By Traveler20

Available Pharmacy roles in Doha

Hello,

Does anyone have experience or insight on Pharmacy related roles in Doha? Specifically Clinical or Hospital pharmacist - not retail of Med Rep.

I would be interested to know about job...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 5th 2023, 8:19 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 8,170
Posted By Traveler20

Re: UK and Canadian drivers license

Thanks for the details! Yes, I am aware of the tax filing and have hired a tax consultant to do the work. As far as I know I don’t believe there is shared data between CBSA and provincial...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 30th 2023, 1:31 am
Replies: 9
Views: 8,170
Posted By Traveler20

Re: UK and Canadian drivers license

Thanks! I feel like I should do the same when I am eligible in a month time. I would have 6 month to pass the test - hopefully it wouldn’t be that bad. I might opt for few hours with an instructor...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 30th 2023, 1:24 am
Replies: 9
Views: 8,170
Posted By Traveler20

Re: UK and Canadian drivers license

I regularly had to provide my Canadian DL or an ID with a Canadian address for multiple reason some are business related and other reasons. I would prefer to keep my Canadian DL to avoid any hassle...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 29th 2023, 11:50 am
Replies: 9
Views: 8,170
Posted By Traveler20

Re: UK and Canadian drivers license

Thanks! Yes it’s Ontario. Although the article says it’s illegal there is actually nothing in Canadian law that prohibits having two DL. Ontario regulation states that you could have 2 DL if...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 25th 2023, 2:01 am
Replies: 9
Views: 8,170
Posted By Traveler20

UK and Canadian drivers license

Hi,

I’ve recently relocated to the UK and plan to apply for a UK drivers license. I currently hold a full Canadian DL which I intend to keep given my dual residency status for tax purposes (I...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 5th 2023, 4:00 am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,326
Posted By Traveler20

Best UK Bank

Hi,

I recently relocated to the UK from Canada. I opened a bank account with HSBC but I found their customer service and phone app absolutely terrible relative to the services offered by Canadian...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 23rd 2022, 4:56 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,179
Posted By Traveler20

Re: Learning Arabic - Modern Standard Arabic

My parents are professional Arabic as a second language instructors including conversational Arabic. They have taught US & British ambassadors in the ME, US marines, embassy staff and organizations...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 5th 2022, 9:12 am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,080
Posted By Traveler20

Re: Moving from Canada to the UK

tdrinker Much appreciated for all the details, thank you!!
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