Graham Parkes
@BoroGraham
English expat in Qatar
Forum posts
19
Contacts
4
About me
English
Lives in Doha
Registration: 29 April 2012
Getting a drink
Hi all Can anybody let me know if there are any bars around the Hamadan hospital I live on the same side as the Wyndam hotel behind the Lulu center, stuck for transport at the moment so needs to be in walking distance, (still finding my way around, ... Read More
Sending money home to the UK. Tax issues?
Be careful all the UK expat tax rules have changed, now if you maintain a uk residence you will be liable for tax if they find out suggest you take professional advice and look at offshore banking Read More
educational qualification attested in the UK by mikesharp
Hi there, anyone has attested his certificate in the UK? How long it takes, I'm trying to phone Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau but no one is asnwering. Any experience you have had in getting your certificate attested in the UK? Thanks Mike
Unfortunately only the original certificate will do, but they are generally careful when they stamp them. The change in visa rules it is now best all though a little expensive to have everything done by an agent Most British universities are on an ... Read More
Doha visit
Hi all Im planning a short trip to meet up with my wife in Doha, does anybody know if I can get visa on arrival (UK passport)? Read More
Euro 2012
Does anybody know if any of the channels (not subscription) are showing any of the matches, got to try and catch England at some point! also are any showing the F1 getting desperate for that Read More
educational qualification attested in the UK by mikesharp
Hi there, anyone has attested his certificate in the UK? How long it takes, I'm trying to phone Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau but no one is asnwering. Any experience you have had in getting your certificate attested in the UK? Thanks Mike
not sure about that, just check with the Irish embassy and they will let you know Read More
educational qualification attested in the UK by mikesharp
Hi there, anyone has attested his certificate in the UK? How long it takes, I'm trying to phone Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau but no one is asnwering. Any experience you have had in getting your certificate attested in the UK? Thanks Mike
I got mine done in Saudi, first by the British council, this was a bit of a mare due to new on line system most of the universities are using to validate the degree cert as this is not included in the councils charge, but once on line it is a simple ... Read More
British driving licence
This has been probably asked before but I can not find anything on the site. I am getting a company car (it might be hired or owned by the company)in KSA but only have a British licence, how do I change this for an Internationale one very quickly, ... Read More
Mall access for single expat men
Thanks Alliecat Will jump in a taxi tonight and look around (need a Saudi sim card for my bb) Read More
Mall access for single expat men
Can anybody tell me if it is ok for a lone expat to go to the malls on a Friday, I have read that many will only allow women, after all we need to shop to feed ourselves as well Read More
Newbee to Riyadh needs somewhere to call a home
Thank you Harmonie I have done it Read More
Document attestation problem
Hi all I need some advice, I was supposed to get my degree attested at the Saudi embassy in London before I flew out but from some previous inaccurate advice I could not do it. Now that I am in Saudi (Riyadh) how can I get the document attested so ... Read More
Newbee to Riyadh needs somewhere to call a home
Hi all I have now firmly landed in Riyadh and the first thing I need to do is to sort out somewhere more permanent to call home I am looking for a house/villa share on a western compound and will pay up to SAR5,500/month (sponsored by Saudi ... Read More
Newbie arriving soon by BoroGraham
Hi all bloggers I will be arriving in Riyadh next week, and will be all alone, it would be great if someone could let me know about clubs etc in the area, and if anyone will take me under there wing to guide me around (let me know right from ...
Thank you Shanno, I have no doubt that over the coming weeks I will have many questions, in order to understand the culture and etiquette of living and travelling in Riyadh and KSA generally Read More
Newbie arriving soon by BoroGraham
Hi all bloggers I will be arriving in Riyadh next week, and will be all alone, it would be great if someone could let me know about clubs etc in the area, and if anyone will take me under there wing to guide me around (let me know right from ...
I really would like to be with you ,but I couldn't am In Dammam it's so far from Riyadh 5 hour by care .... take care of yourself and be careful from sharks...SHARKS! I did not know we were that close to the sea;) Read More
Newbie arriving soon by BoroGraham
Hi all bloggers I will be arriving in Riyadh next week, and will be all alone, it would be great if someone could let me know about clubs etc in the area, and if anyone will take me under there wing to guide me around (let me know right from ...
By clubs I meant something to do, do not just want to sit around I am into golf (badly) but having looked around it is expensive and do not mind going to the races now and again, or just somewhere to socialize and chat about what is best to do or ... Read More
Newbie arriving soon
Hi all bloggers I will be arriving in Riyadh next week, and will be all alone, it would be great if someone could let me know about clubs etc in the area, and if anyone will take me under there wing to guide me around (let me know right from ... Read More