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Forum: Middle East
Aug 16th 2023, 4:34 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 634
Posted By w_scott

Re: Investment Platform for UK Stock Market as a non resident

is it possible for those without address in the UK?
Forum: Middle East
Aug 15th 2023, 2:26 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 270
Posted By w_scott

Question about Credit Management Ltd

Hi folks
I have a dispute with an educational entity in the UK over some money (they claim I should pay that and I believe I should not). It is not a big money but I feel paying it is akin to paying...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 21st 2023, 9:37 am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,278
Posted By w_scott

Re: Job security in QE

NO
When private companies face difficult times they try to minimize the losses by laying off the least productive people or the employees who are least needed, otherwise the company will collapse if...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 20th 2023, 6:43 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 5,574
Posted By w_scott

Re: Doha qp or Dahran Aramco

I can't agree more.
You get what you pay for. When you take a job in the ME you lose many things for the sake of money.
Forum: Middle East
Jul 20th 2023, 6:25 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,846
Posted By w_scott

Re: advice on job and life in Qatar

The summary is, after working for a long time in the ME you will be a dead horse unless you have an exit plan in advance. This is why many people who take jobs in the ME either on-leave from their...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 9th 2023, 6:35 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,784
Posted By w_scott

Re: Qatar Energy indefinite vs definite contract.

There are pro and cons for definite vs indefinite contract but the reality is the job security is always 0 regardless to the type of contract. Sometime the definite contract is better because it...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 9th 2023, 6:25 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 5,574
Posted By w_scott

Re: Doha qp or Dahran Aramco

Well, Aramco is not as it used to be in the past. While Aramco may look attractive, but I am looking at the big picture. I lived in both countries and I can say I would live in Qatar with a lower...
Forum: Middle East
May 6th 2023, 7:21 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,279
Posted By w_scott

Re: Offshore account

Thanks folks

Does any of these accept not having address in the UK?
Forum: Middle East
May 4th 2023, 2:47 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 2,095
Posted By w_scott

Re: KSA Degree Attestation UKSACB

Hi there

The short answer is: there is no definitive time period. It can vary between a couple of weeks and several month.
The long answer: it depends where your degree from and where you are...
Forum: Middle East
May 3rd 2023, 4:11 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,279
Posted By w_scott

Offshore account

Hi folks

Could anyone recommend a reliable and secure offshore bank that offers multi currency? The reason is, I don't have permanent address as I keep moving from one place to another. I don't...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 6th 2023, 1:59 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,675
Posted By w_scott

Re: Looking for a change, is it worth it

It depends on your lifestyle. Here is the math:
-3-4 BR villa in a semi-decent location needs around 12k-15k QAR in areas like Abu Hamour, Ain Khaled, AL SADD, and AL Rayyan. If you look at west...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 10th 2022, 3:25 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 4,058
Posted By w_scott

Re: Banking in KSA

Thanks heaps

Do Saudi Banks allow transactions to Revolut?
Forum: Middle East
Nov 10th 2022, 3:21 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,278
Posted By w_scott

Re: Job security in QE

:rofl:
I know people who were fired after 20 and 30 years of hard work in Qatar. A few stories for you:

(1) In 2015, QP closed their RnD and fired hundreds of employees. Not only that but they...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 9th 2022, 4:00 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,278
Posted By w_scott

Re: Job security in QE

1) What is QE?
2) if QE refers to Qatar, then job security anywhere in the GCC is 0
Forum: Middle East
Nov 8th 2022, 4:16 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,987
Posted By w_scott

Re: Saudi eastern province offer

All mobily prepaid plans are for 4 weeks as well
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Forum: Middle East
Nov 8th 2022, 3:01 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,987
Posted By w_scott

Re: Saudi eastern province offer

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Forum: Middle East
Nov 8th 2022, 2:53 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,987
Posted By w_scott

Re: Saudi eastern province offer

OK. We agree to disagree.
As for 4 weeks validity of the stc, see this website:
https://www.chooseyourmobile.com/stc-ksa-internet-packages/
It is not shown in their website, but all plans are for...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 8th 2022, 1:15 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 4,058
Posted By w_scott

Re: Banking in KSA

Thanks Pulaski for the information
Forum: Middle East
Nov 8th 2022, 1:13 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,987
Posted By w_scott

Re: Saudi eastern province offer

Well, I should disbelieve myself and believe in those outdated website.

To see the actual and current cost, look at these website, which show promotions from various supermarkets in both KSA and...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 7th 2022, 3:17 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,987
Posted By w_scott

Re: Saudi eastern province offer

If you think you will be more Muslim in KSA than in Qatar then you are wrong. KSA today is not KSA 10 years ago. I experienced both. If you hold a British passport or a EU/USA passport then you can...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 7th 2022, 3:14 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,987
Posted By w_scott

Re: Saudi eastern province offer

This is rubbish. When was the last time you lived in Qatar? KSA used to be cheaper than all GCC, including of course Qatar, until 5 years back. At present, I bet KSA is at least 30% higher in living...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 7th 2022, 3:12 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 4,058
Posted By w_scott

Re: Banking in KSA

Thanks FriendlyExpat

I noted when sending money in USD anywhere it goes first to an intermediate bank somewhere in the USA, where a commission is taken like $20. Have you ever experience the same?...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 6th 2022, 3:19 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,987
Posted By w_scott

Re: Saudi eastern province offer

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Forum: Middle East
Nov 2nd 2022, 5:53 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 4,154
Posted By w_scott

Re: QP or Aramco JV

If this is on top of housing and education then it is very good.
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