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Forum: Middle East
Dec 2nd 2006, 9:54 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 798
Posted By Mpayne

Leaving

I am planning on leaving Abu Dhabi after completing my present contract in the UAE. Has anyone got any advice or tips on the shipping, closing bank accounts, closing off employment contracts / visa's...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 2nd 2006, 5:12 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,191
Posted By Mpayne

Re: Skype - Again you can use it here

Has anybody used 'primedus web tunnel'. Apparently it can be used to get around the blocked web pages & applictions?
Forum: Middle East
Oct 2nd 2006, 5:03 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 5,866
Posted By Mpayne

Re: Doha or not Doha that is the question...?

The same is happening in most of the Gulf - offially the inflation was 10.8% this year! Unofficially rents are rising by about 20%!
Forum: Middle East
Oct 2nd 2006, 4:54 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 5,866
Posted By Mpayne

Re: Doha or not Doha that is the question...?

Depends really! AD & Dubai are chalk & cheese. Very different places - Dubai far more westernised. AD very Arabic.

AD generally cheaper but that is changing rapidly as they are now throwing money...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 2nd 2006, 4:44 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 5,866
Posted By Mpayne

Re: Doha or not Doha that is the question...?

I spent 8 months up there last year - got to say I never really got into the place. Maybe that was because we were based out in the sticks.

I am now down in Abu Dhabi - same bull**** but i do find...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 2nd 2006, 3:36 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 5,866
Posted By Mpayne

Re: Doha or not Doha that is the question...?

If the company allow you to get a multiple entry / exit visa that is!
Forum: Middle East
Oct 1st 2006, 9:19 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 5,866
Posted By Mpayne

Re: Doha or not Doha that is the question...?

No booze in qatar in Ramadan & no exit permit!! Lovely
Forum: Middle East
Sep 25th 2006, 5:45 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,191
Posted By Mpayne

Re: How much is enough?

Based on what Tortuge posted would that be:-

32k Salary + 2 - 2.5k Car Allowance + 6-8k accomodation = 40 - 42.5k?

Is that beyond the norm there now - boom and all?
Forum: Middle East
Sep 24th 2006, 10:10 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,191
Posted By Mpayne

Re: How much is enough?

Any idea what the current going rate (UAE) is at present?
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 24th 2006, 6:42 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,738
Posted By Mpayne

Re: dvd's ....bring 'em or not?

You can pick up a region free dvd player that plays all formats and copies for about 20 - 30 quids in most major supermarkets in the U.K
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 13th 2006, 4:34 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,738
Posted By Mpayne

Re: dvd's ....bring 'em or not?

Most new (even very cheap) DVD players in the U.K are now multi region so you would not have a problem.
Forum: Middle East
Jul 28th 2006, 9:10 pm
Replies: 111
Views: 9,075
Posted By Mpayne

Re: Am I doing the right thing? (Taking a job in Dubai)

Why don't you negoiate prior to coming. 30k with a wife and two kids is tight. Demand is far out stripping supply here esecially in construction. Sure you could get a better deal.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 26th 2006, 8:04 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,773
Posted By Mpayne

Re: Evacuation of british in Lebanon

I have got to agree, which other countries would pay for the evacuation of Brits?
Forum: Middle East
Jul 26th 2006, 1:05 am
Replies: 12
Views: 962
Posted By Mpayne

Re: vacations FROM the UAE!

Can't blame her!
Forum: Middle East
Jul 25th 2006, 11:34 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,864
Posted By Mpayne

Re: Public Holidays For Doha?

Public hols are very limited in Qatar! EID holiday plus one national day.
Forum: Middle East
Jul 25th 2006, 11:17 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 962
Posted By Mpayne

Re: vacations FROM the UAE!

Thailand if you fancy something a bit further a field (6hr flight) - nice break from the ME!
Forum: Far East and Asia
Sep 21st 2004, 1:31 am
Replies: 0
Views: 617
Posted By Mpayne

Commercial Construction Management Employment Contacts!

I know positions in South East Asia are not a plenty, but does anyone have any contact's for such. Recruitment Consultants, Clients or Professional Practises would be preferable.

Web searches are...
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