Rainmaker21
Welsh expat in New Zealand
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About me
Welsh
Lives in Nelson, Nelson
Registration: 29 May 2018
Buying a company in New Zealand and hiring myself
Hi John, You can register for a limited company or transfer a limited company from elsewhere but you'll need to go through an accountant to negotiate the IRD process. I suspect you'll find it hard if you don't have a job first as they ... Read More
Sense of humour in New Zealand
I'm afraid the sense of humour is very limited if you compare it to the UK. I was warned not to make any of my usual rude jokes as it would not be acceptable - apparently they are very politically correct. Not that I am gross, just the usual ... Read More
Doctor moving to Kuwait... Kindly assist by drlobo
Hi Members, I am Dentist and am moving to Kuwait soon. I would like to know the following. 1. I have been offered a salary of 1200 KWD plus furnished accommodation. Is that a reasonable salary. 2. How is the Al-Jahra area to live. 3. What is ...
Could you please elaborate a bit more about the exam? Is it framed on case-based questions, and do that give you any general scenarios to test ethics or medicolegal aspects? Can you tell us what questions were asked, even though yours is a ... Read More
Cost of living, rent and activities in Kuwait by Adiol
Hi Friends, While I understand that there are many threads on same topic but I just needed to get a grip on things. So I have been offered a salary of 2050 KWD. ( excluding confirmed bonus, performance bonus,medical etc ) which is separate. I am ...
That鈥檚 really helpful, thank you both. Unfurnished apartments are about 10-20% cheaper to rent I鈥檓 told, which means it makes sense to furnish it ourselves - and it would be to our taste then. Can you give me an idea of the cost of ... Read More
Doctor moving to Kuwait... Kindly assist by drlobo
Hi Members, I am Dentist and am moving to Kuwait soon. I would like to know the following. 1. I have been offered a salary of 1200 KWD plus furnished accommodation. Is that a reasonable salary. 2. How is the Al-Jahra area to live. 3. What is ...
That's good to know. Would you mind helping me with more details of the process? - how is the document attestation done: who can attest them, and what exact language do they ask for on the attestation statement? - how is the medical license ... Read More
Doctor moving to Kuwait... Kindly assist by drlobo
Hi Members, I am Dentist and am moving to Kuwait soon. I would like to know the following. 1. I have been offered a salary of 1200 KWD plus furnished accommodation. Is that a reasonable salary. 2. How is the Al-Jahra area to live. 3. What is ...
Hi, did you get these sorted? I've asked the same question in a separate post but would be grateful for your input on how this process went for you. Read More
MoH interview and license process for doctors
Hello, can anyone enlighten me on this please? I have been offered a job in Kuwait and need to get my medical license done. I was told that it involves an interview - I hold a CCT from the UK and x FRCS with over 20 years' experience as a ... Read More
Filipino nurses' life in Kuwait by Graciana17
To every Filipino nurses living and working in Kuwait, post your life and professional experiences. Feel free to share!
Hi, how did you get on there? Read More
Salary trends in Kuwait - What you need to know by legacy
Good day all, In hopes of helping a few newcomers to Kuwait with the idea of salary expectations, living costs etc. I am preparing this post. Unfortunately, there really is no nominal value I can give for average salaries. No one can, that ...
Well done for this great post! It's really very helpful. Regarding the labour law, I was told that employers provide pension benefits which are often not disclosed unless you ask them, and that this is claimable after a certain period of ... Read More
Where to live & in what kind of accommodation.. by UKiwis
Hi all, I am currently negotiation the final details of a possible move to Kuwait and would appreciate some input on a couple areas that will help with our final move to Kuwait as a family. I will be bringing my wife and 2 boys with me to Kuwait ...
Hi, I'm in a similar situation albeit with a more modest accommodation budget, 550 KD. my wife is not moving with me for now as our kids are doing their GCSEs this year, so perhaps this will be enough for a 1/2 bedroom place for just me. ... Read More
Cost of living, rent and activities in Kuwait by Adiol
Hi Friends, While I understand that there are many threads on same topic but I just needed to get a grip on things. So I have been offered a salary of 2050 KWD. ( excluding confirmed bonus, performance bonus,medical etc ) which is separate. I am ...
Hello, how did you get on? I'm moving to Kuwait in 2019 and have similar questions, so if you are there now and have found the answers I'd really appreciate if you'd share the information. Thanks! Read More
New members of the Kuwait forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Kuwait forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Arshad, where are you working? How did you find the MOH examination process? I'm just at the beginning of this process and so would appreciate any tips. I have been told I need an viva / interview only but have no idea what that involves. No ... Read More
New members of the Kuwait forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Kuwait forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Katie, Have you moved to Kuwait now? I'm thinking of moving too, and have a job offer at a hospital as a surgeon. I'd appreciate any advice you can give me on working life compared to the NHS. Thank you! Read More
Accommodation at Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Riyadh. by MancDoc
I am thinking of coming to work with Habib Medical Group in Riyadh. I will be offered family accommodation by the hospital. Is this in a "Western style" compound? I understand quite a few of the hospital staff use this forum. Any first hand ...
Hi WalDoc, I saw your post from a few years ago, and hope you are well settled in the KSA by now. Can you outline the process of getting your documents attested etc to get the medical registration done? Is there an online guide for this? Also, how ... Read More
Accommodation at Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Riyadh. by MancDoc
I am thinking of coming to work with Habib Medical Group in Riyadh. I will be offered family accommodation by the hospital. Is this in a "Western style" compound? I understand quite a few of the hospital staff use this forum. Any first hand ...
Hi themoe, Are you still in KSA? I've got a consultant job at Dr Sulaiman al Habib, Al Khobar and would really appreciate any information on life in the hospital, accommodation for a single British male, what you guys do out of work etc. Read More
The best apps for expats in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Saudi Arabia. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move ...
I have heard that Netflix is heavily censored - if so is there a way around this? Just to see normal movies, nothing dodgy, without having even the cleavages blurred out? If I log in with my UK Netflix password when i go to KSA, will that give me ... Read More
SAUDI ARABIA TO INTRODUCE NEW EXPAT TAX by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Starting from the 1st of July, expats in Saudi Arabia will have to pay a monthly fee of 100 Saudi riyals, per dependent. From next year, this fee is expected to rise until the year 2020. In companies where there are more or an ...
I'm guessing from all this that this does not apply to expats who live as single individuals with families still in their home countries? Read More
Accommodation at Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Riyadh. by MancDoc
I am thinking of coming to work with Habib Medical Group in Riyadh. I will be offered family accommodation by the hospital. Is this in a "Western style" compound? I understand quite a few of the hospital staff use this forum. Any first hand ...
Hello, could anyone provide an update on the hospital accommodation provided by the Dr Sulayman Habib hospital group? I鈥檝e taken on a job in Khobar as a consultant and have been told it would be a villa in a 鈥榳estern style鈥� ... Read More
Medicines banned in KSA
Hello, Could anyone here comment of which medicines are not allowed to be brought in to the country? I take cocodamol for backspin but my understanding is that codeine based analgesics are banned in many of the countries in the Middle East - is ... Read More
Salary subdivisions in doctor's contract
Hi, I have been offered a consultant specialist surgeon job in KSA with a base monthly salary of 30,000, with a 'professional allowance' of another 30,000. There is also an incentive of 5000. Could anyone explain this categorisation to me ... Read More
Work permit with a police caution by Rainmaker21
Hello, could someone let me know if a UK police caution received over 6 years ago would prevent me from getting a work permit in KSA? It is not a conviction but it's on my record and does not expire because of the nature of my job. Any thoughts ...
Thank you. do you know of any cases and how they approached it? I.e. what mitigating evidence would be considered? I've got testimonials, references etc. Read More
Work permit with a police caution
Hello, could someone let me know if a UK police caution received over 6 years ago would prevent me from getting a work permit in KSA? It is not a conviction but it's on my record and does not expire because of the nature of my job. Any thoughts ... Read More
Need some advice about my job offer and moving in Riyadh by CosimoMG
Hi fellow expats, Next month I will move to Riyadh from UK, as a GM in a restaurant and wanted to ask how is life there and if my offer is fair. Basic salary- 17k House allowance - 4.3 k Transportation - 1k Other allowance - 2.8k Phone allowance - ...
Hi, what currency are your figures in? In GBP 17k per calendar month is a lot! Read More
Downtown Complex - Al Khobar by WD1987
Hi guys, I have accepted a position based in Al Khobar and will be residing in the Downtown Complex. Can anyone tell me any information about regarding quality of accommodation, facilities, safety etc.? Thanks in advance!
I guess I am looking for like-minded people to connect with, as I've heard it can be pretty lonely and boring socially if you work there without taking your family. Read More
Downtown Complex - Al Khobar by WD1987
Hi guys, I have accepted a position based in Al Khobar and will be residing in the Downtown Complex. Can anyone tell me any information about regarding quality of accommodation, facilities, safety etc.? Thanks in advance!
Hi guys, I've been offered a job in a new private hospital in Al Khobar. please could you give me some tips on where to live? Accommodation comes with the contract but I don't want to stay on site, so they may cover an apartment of compound ... Read More
Hello any events in next 3 days . by Wonderwoman1984
Hello all ! I am new to KSA and wondering what are the options of passing time here...of course safely I mean...smh... :unsure Any public events coming up ? Is there any site where we can follow the events in KSA . :top:
Where are you guys based? I'm thinking of moving to Al Khobar and am wondering what the social life will be like over there. What do you guys do if your free time, and how do you meet people? What would you advise a new Expat - what would you ... Read More
Medical job offer by Rainmaker21
Hello, I've been offered a consultant job in the Sulaiman Al Habib hospital in Al Khobar, with what seems like a decent salary and accommodation included. At present the details are lacking in the offer letter, so please could someone with ...
Dear Mai, Thank you for replying and your encouraging comments and your welcome. I hope the new hospital's accommodation is in a compound. I'm still in the very early phases of recruitment as the details are still not very clear, but ... Read More
Medical job offer
Hello, I've been offered a consultant job in the Sulaiman Al Habib hospital in Al Khobar, with what seems like a decent salary and accommodation included. At present the details are lacking in the offer letter, so please could someone with ... Read More