http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadians-in-the-middle-east-vf11.html Expats and travellers in the mid east, connect here. <b>Statistics</b> : 182 Topics || 490 Posts Last post by <b>Jay61</b> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:23:00 GMT http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/gym_sitemaps/images/rss_forum_big.gif http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadians-in-the-middle-east-vf11.html http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Google Yahoo MSN Sitemaps and RSS 2.0.RC5 - © 2006, 2007, 2008 www.phpBB-SEO.com 6 Expats and travellers in the mid east, connect here. <b>Statistics</b> : 182 Topics || 490 Posts Last post by <b>Jay61</b>RSS 2.0 feed link http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadians-in-the-middle-east-vf11/news/digest/forum.xml.gz gym_sitemaps http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/represent-or-work-for-canadian-company-in-dubai-vt7627.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:23:00 GMT <h5><a href="http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadians-in-the-middle-east-vf11.html" title="Canadians in the Middle East">Canadians in the Middle East</a></h5> <b>Represent or Work for Canadian Company in Dubai</b> Hi All I was in Dubai for @ 4 years before 2008, had moved to Vancouver for @ one and half years and have recently moved back to Dubai. I am looking to either represent / become an agent or work for any Canadian company operating in UAE. Any leads. Thanks / Jay. <a href="http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/represent-or-work-for-canadian-company-in-dubai-vt7627.html"><b>more ...</b></a> <b>Statistics</b> : 1 Post || 42 Views Post by <b>Jay61</b> Canadians in the Middle East - News - Digest http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/represent-or-work-for-canadian-company-in-dubai-vt7627.html http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/want-to-move-to-dubai-visa-options-vt7619.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:52:13 GMT <h5><a href="http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadians-in-the-middle-east-vf11.html" title="Canadians in the Middle East">Canadians in the Middle East</a></h5> <b>Want to move to Dubai, visa options?</b> Hi there, I spent a month in Dubai in early '08 and enjoyed myself quite a bit, made some great friends, etc. I saw some great (and not so great) aspects of Dubai. At this point I am strongly considering moving to DXB and am wondering what my options are in my situation and how feasible they are. I am 21 years old, male, Canadian citizen. It would only be myself (no spouse/dependents.) All I absolutely require is permission to reside in Dubai. Work Visa is not 100% necessary as I am self-employed (own my own online investment business) and my income is largely passive. Unfortunately I have no secondary education diploma so I could not imagine a local firm wanting to employ me nor could I imagine the compensation to be anything worth my time. Any ideas on the different ways to legally reside in DXB and the associated costs with each method? I've heard of starting a business, buying property, buying a visa (not sure if this is legitimate or not.) Any explanation or further thoughts are appreciated. If anyone's gone through the process of starting a business in a FTZ and getting a visa that way I would love to ask a few questions such as how long/difficult it was and how much it ended up costing you. Thank you very much. <a href="http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/want-to-move-to-dubai-visa-options-vt7619.html"><b>more ...</b></a> <b>Statistics</b> : 1 Post || 43 Views Post by <b>*wood</b> Canadians in the Middle East - News - Digest http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/want-to-move-to-dubai-visa-options-vt7619.html http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadians-in-jordan-vt7592.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:41:54 GMT <h5><a href="http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadians-in-the-middle-east-vf11.html" title="Canadians in the Middle East">Canadians in the Middle East</a></h5> <b>Canadians in Jordan?</b> Folks, We've been living here over a year...be nice to get together with fellow Canadians (not for business purposes), but to just travel and socialise with. Lucinda <a href="http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadians-in-jordan-vt7592.html"><b>more ...</b></a> <b>Statistics</b> : 1 Post || 65 Views Post by <b>bellachina</b> Canadians in the Middle East - News - Digest http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadians-in-jordan-vt7592.html http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/is-my-immigration-valid-vt7550.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:52:49 GMT <h5><a href="http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadians-in-the-middle-east-vf11.html" title="Canadians in the Middle East">Canadians in the Middle East</a></h5> <b>Is my Immigration valid?</b> Hi! I havent been to Canada since 2003. Ever since those PR cards showed up. Is my Immigration still valid? Am I black listed? if I apply again, will I be rejected straight away?<br /><br />-- Tue Oct 27, 2009 2:54 am --<br /><br />one more thing, I couldnt apply for PR card as I didnt actually work in Canada, so couldnt prove my presence. <a href="http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/is-my-immigration-valid-vt7550.html"><b>more ...</b></a> <b>Statistics</b> : 2 Post || 78 Views Post by <b>libran</b> Canadians in the Middle East - News - Digest http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/is-my-immigration-valid-vt7550.html http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadian-school-qatar-vt7547.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:33:03 GMT <h5><a href="http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadians-in-the-middle-east-vf11.html" title="Canadians in the Middle East">Canadians in the Middle East</a></h5> <b>Canadian school Qatar..</b> Hi all Just wondering if anyone has any experience of the Canadian School in Qatar....I have a 1st Grader currently in school in Calgary but we may well end up in Qatar in the next yr...I am partic wondering what would be the closest expat compound/neighbourhood to the school. I would want to drive as little as poss!!!! Also any opinions on Qatar/Doha would be gratefully recieved. Thanks so much LIsa <a href="http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadian-school-qatar-vt7547.html"><b>more ...</b></a> <b>Statistics</b> : 1 Post || 118 Views Post by <b>leepee</b> Canadians in the Middle East - News - Digest http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadian-school-qatar-vt7547.html http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/planning-to-retire-in-canada-after-working-in-me-vt7481.html Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:05:57 GMT <h5><a href="http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadians-in-the-middle-east-vf11.html" title="Canadians in the Middle East">Canadians in the Middle East</a></h5> <b>planning to Retire in Canada after working in ME</b> After working a few/many yrs in the ME, some of u might retire back to Canada. So the question is, being a non residentno tax for a while , is it possible to easily renew/actitivate the Canadian healthcare card again eventhough at that time already retired ? Do we start paying tax again being retired? Thank you <img src="http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" title="Smile" /> <a href="http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/planning-to-retire-in-canada-after-working-in-me-vt7481.html"><b>more ...</b></a> <b>Statistics</b> : 2 Post || 91 Views Post by <b>bubblebear</b> Canadians in the Middle East - News - Digest http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/planning-to-retire-in-canada-after-working-in-me-vt7481.html http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadian-groups-or-clubs-in-dubai-vt7473.html Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:20:33 GMT <h5><a href="http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadians-in-the-middle-east-vf11.html" title="Canadians in the Middle East">Canadians in the Middle East</a></h5> <b>Canadian groups or clubs in dubai</b> I just moved to Dubai a week ago, does anyone know of any Canadian groups or clubs. Any places where Canadians hang out ? <a href="http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadian-groups-or-clubs-in-dubai-vt7473.html"><b>more ...</b></a> <b>Statistics</b> : 3 Replies || 226 Views Post by <b>nurseindubai</b> Canadians in the Middle East - News - Digest http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadian-groups-or-clubs-in-dubai-vt7473.html http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/questions-regarding-the-uae-vt7461.html Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:20:18 GMT <h5><a href="http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadians-in-the-middle-east-vf11.html" title="Canadians in the Middle East">Canadians in the Middle East</a></h5> <b>Questions regarding the UAE</b> I'm currently completing a graduate degree in education in Brisbane, Australia and am thinking about applying for a job in Abu Dhabi after I graduate. The job ad I am answering says that teachers will make 4000-$6300/month Canadian and have an free accommodation provided as well as a bonus for completing a 2 year contract. I was wondering if this will be enough money to support myself and my fiance (who will be my wife by the time I move there)? I was also wondering if she will be able to work while we are there? She is a Japanese national and wants to work while we are there. Thanks <a href="http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/questions-regarding-the-uae-vt7461.html"><b>more ...</b></a> <b>Statistics</b> : 2 Post || 100 Views Post by <b>Kendo</b> Canadians in the Middle East - News - Digest http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/questions-regarding-the-uae-vt7461.html http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadian-business-association-in-qatar-suhour-di-vt7280.html Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:57:31 GMT <h5><a href="http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadians-in-the-middle-east-vf11.html" title="Canadians in the Middle East">Canadians in the Middle East</a></h5> <b>Canadian Business Association in Qatar - Suhour Di</b> Join us for a Suhour Dinner to celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan with your friends at the Canadian Business Association in Qatar. Visit for more info: <a class="postlink" href="http://thecanadianexpat.com/index.php/events/view/?id=79">http://thecanadianexpat.com/index.php/e ... iew/?id=79</a> <a href="http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadian-business-association-in-qatar-suhour-di-vt7280.html"><b>more ...</b></a> <b>Statistics</b> : 1 Post || 105 Views Post by <b>canexpat</b> Canadians in the Middle East - News - Digest http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadian-business-association-in-qatar-suhour-di-vt7280.html http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/moving-to-dubai-getting-non-resident-status-vt7067.html Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:08:41 GMT <h5><a href="http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadians-in-the-middle-east-vf11.html" title="Canadians in the Middle East">Canadians in the Middle East</a></h5> <b>Moving to Dubai - Getting Non Resident Status</b> Hello Friends, I am seeking advise from people who have obtained Non Residency status in Middle East. I have an offer to move to Dubai and I am leaving next week, my family will follow in 2 months time. I have sold my house, car etc. I will discontinue my health card, driving license and most of my ties with Canada except for, 1. Life Insurance 2. Bank Account ( with say 1000 dollars in it). I would like to know, 1. Should I file NR 73, if so when? 2. Should I file my 2009 returns before I leave and indicate that I am a NR from a particular date? If I do this, do I still have to file NR 73? 3. Is there any tax lawyers, experts who has done this for their clients? 4. I have read that if I stay out of the country for 2 yrs, I am a deemed as a Non Resident, is this true? Again, I will discontinue all my ties with Canada. I would appreciate your help Thanks Dinbin <a href="http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/moving-to-dubai-getting-non-resident-status-vt7067.html"><b>more ...</b></a> <b>Statistics</b> : 2 Post || 434 Views Post by <b>dinbin</b> Canadians in the Middle East - News - Digest http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/moving-to-dubai-getting-non-resident-status-vt7067.html http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadian-schools-in-dubai-vt6981.html Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:31:19 GMT <h5><a href="http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadians-in-the-middle-east-vf11.html" title="Canadians in the Middle East">Canadians in the Middle East</a></h5> <b>Canadian Schools in Dubai?</b> Hey Fellow Canadians! Hope you're all doing well. My family and I are moving to Dubai from Toronto... and we're looking for Canadian schools or even ones with Canadian curriculums/curriculums relevant to Canada. Can anyone advise? Appreciate it! Cheers, ronald <a href="http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadian-schools-in-dubai-vt6981.html"><b>more ...</b></a> <b>Statistics</b> : 3 Replies || 522 Views Post by <b>ronaldo</b> Canadians in the Middle East - News - Digest http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadian-schools-in-dubai-vt6981.html http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadian-taxes-living-working-in-the-middle-east-vt6971.html Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:22:05 GMT <h5><a href="http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadians-in-the-middle-east-vf11.html" title="Canadians in the Middle East">Canadians in the Middle East</a></h5> <b>Canadian Taxes Living working in the middle east</b> I am a canadian - working in the middle east under contract- I have wife and kids still in Canada - I am getting a base salary as well as some additional benefits for being in a different country and danger pay. Is there any legitimate way to avoid paying canadian taxes? Thanks, joejoe <a href="http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadian-taxes-living-working-in-the-middle-east-vt6971.html"><b>more ...</b></a> <b>Statistics</b> : 5 Replies || 589 Views Post by <b>joejoe</b> Canadians in the Middle East - News - Digest http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadian-taxes-living-working-in-the-middle-east-vt6971.html http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/any-canadians-in-doha-qatar-willing-to-help-vt6892.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:53:18 GMT <h5><a href="http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadians-in-the-middle-east-vf11.html" title="Canadians in the Middle East">Canadians in the Middle East</a></h5> <b>Any Canadians in Doha Qatar willing to help??</b> I havejust arrived in Doha and looking to work here for a while. I am a Business/Communication professional having work with IT and Gas companies overseas. Can someone guide me how and where to look? I have started applying through newspapers and websites , anyone like to share exp? Cheers, Jay <a href="http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/any-canadians-in-doha-qatar-willing-to-help-vt6892.html"><b>more ...</b></a> <b>Statistics</b> : 1 Post || 177 Views Post by <b>realmadrid</b> Canadians in the Middle East - News - Digest http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/any-canadians-in-doha-qatar-willing-to-help-vt6892.html http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/planning-to-move-middle-east-for-saving-money-vt6773.html Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:05:31 GMT <h5><a href="http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadians-in-the-middle-east-vf11.html" title="Canadians in the Middle East">Canadians in the Middle East</a></h5> <b>Planning to move middle east for saving money!</b> I am a Canadian citizen. Professionally, I am an electrical engineer having Canadian master’s degree and also licensed professional engineer (P.Eng.) of Ontario, working for an international company with 80K CAD salary. My intention is to work in Middle East, let’s say for couple of years, and get ride of my Canadian government and Canadian bank student loans. My enquiries would be to you are: 1. Having these student loans, can I be a non-resident so Middle East tax free salary can be enjoyed? I will be paying back these loans on monthly basis as I do now. 2. Can someone suggest web sites for job, salary, company related to electric power systems field? 3. What would be an average living cost in Middle East countries such as in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi etc? You may compare a Canadian couple husband and wife are living in a decent apartment and maintaining a single car. 4. Any other facts and suggestions? Highly appreciated your help and generosity. <a href="http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/planning-to-move-middle-east-for-saving-money-vt6773.html"><b>more ...</b></a> <b>Statistics</b> : 6 Replies || 434 Views Post by <b>zahidatcanuchabroad</b> Canadians in the Middle East - News - Digest http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/planning-to-move-middle-east-for-saving-money-vt6773.html http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/finding-a-doctor-in-dubai-from-anywhere-vt6758.html Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:56:38 GMT <h5><a href="http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/canadians-in-the-middle-east-vf11.html" title="Canadians in the Middle East">Canadians in the Middle East</a></h5> <b>Finding a Doctor in Dubai from anywhere</b> Find a doctor by Doctor-Dubai provides information about virtually all doctors and physicians licensed in Dubai, UAE. The information includes contact information, education/training, practice information, health insurance affiliations, languages understood, nationality, maps and pictures. The search can be narrowed to the location, facility name, medical specialty, nationality etc and even by the medical degree of the doctor. Finding a doctor in Dubai is as easy as 1-2-3. <a href="http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/finding-a-doctor-in-dubai-from-anywhere-vt6758.html"><b>more ...</b></a> <b>Statistics</b> : 1 Post || 91 Views Post by <b>maroof ahmed</b> Canadians in the Middle East - News - Digest http://www.canuckabroad.com/forums/finding-a-doctor-in-dubai-from-anywhere-vt6758.html