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Latest post on 18 November 2014 - 21:30
Just finished the same discussion around Income Tax in New Zealand ... Being a Kiwi, I understand that to be a New Zealand Tax Resident you need to fall into 1 of 2 categories, 1. The 183 day test - you are in New Zealand for more than 183 days in any given tax year. 2. Domicile Test: This test is defined under New Zealand Case law as being "Where you live", (although Australian Case law is far more detailed - New Zealand Cases have followed the same line) The factors considered in this will be dependants, abode and likelihood to return. For example "New Zealanders under a "FIXED TERM" contract in Qatar, with a wife and family back in New Zealand - will be deemed a Tax resident - the Contract term - denotes the likelihood to return, the Family, Motivation to Return and having a house in NZ - somewhere to return to .... Thus the reverse applies - if you are in Qatar, your family is here, and you have an "OPEN" Contract with your company that is indefinite then you are not a Tax Resident
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Latest post on 02 October 2014 - 12:16
My husband saw an ENT specialist last night at Al Ahli. His ear gets blocked regularly and needs draining otherwise he can't hear a thing. We went to the emergency dept first but they referred us upstairs to the ENT specialist. My husband said the guy he saw was probably the best he's seen so far and very efficient too. I think if your father has a health card or insurance card then it would only cost about QAR45 to see the specialist.
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Latest post on 01 September 2014 - 10:00
Hi Thea117 Ive just been sent a price list for Kempinski's 2 bedroom apt (lower floors) which start at 18,000.
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Latest post on 31 August 2014 - 22:21
Can anyone recommend a 2bdrm serviced apartment in Westbay. Our budget is 18,000. If anyone can advise what the Kempinski is like it would be greatly appreciated.
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Latest post on 17 August 2014 - 15:37
Ooredoo does as they have fibre. Plus the national carrier always tends to have the best connections. Vodafone has to rent their connections second hand off another provider so their coverage never reaches most places in Doha.
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Latest post on 25 April 2014 - 11:08
Thanks for replies ladies!! We decided to do the unthinkable and fly to the US instead. In the middle of summer break!!! I flew to Spain last month and loved it. We are going first 2 weeks of July. After Doha I just need a really good shopping trip... any tips greatly welcomed :-)
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Latest post on 23 April 2014 - 19:18
Can anyone help with suggestions. We have 2 weeks in July and have our 2 daughters flying in from NZ. Understanding its the hottest time of the year here and also the summer holidays BUT wondered if anyone could suggest where we could spend 2 weeks. Is London or Paris a terrible time to go during July. Open to any suggestions, Ive just spent a whole day researching choices until my head hurt and still none the wiser. Anyone been to any resorts as well in the area. as you can tell Im open to anything really..... sigh......
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Latest post on 02 April 2014 - 10:01
Thanks ladies. They make BPA free containers now. Have emailed your contact mmpico. I wonder if Crate & Barrel still do them?
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Latest post on 30 March 2014 - 16:40
Di@DXB do you know which one would have the best selection of things or the biggest store?
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Latest post on 30 March 2014 - 16:24
Hi Ladies, I was wondering if there are any good health food stores in Dubai. Not the ones that sell vitamins and protein but where i can find oils, flour etc. A friend of mine will be visiting and she has asked if I know where to get the following: - olive leaf extract in liquid form - cold-pressed extra virgin linseed (aka flaxseed) oil - good quality powdered vege and chicken stock, without all the nasties. Would appreciate any help. Thanks!!
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Latest post on 05 February 2014 - 13:37
We thought Doha would be bad for her asthma but the year she spent here was the first time in 10 years she was known to be a normal asthmatic and her amazing specialist at Al Ahli was the first specialist to get her off all her steroids. I think she only had one episode in hospital here and that was only because she had been traveling and got a cold. Dubai is a lot closer and doable for us plus the climate is similar to here.
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Latest post on 05 February 2014 - 11:01
Ok now thats annoying. Had to sneak into QDC the other night with my old expired card as i can't renew until I get my new ID card. Has anyone else received their new card as well?????
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Latest post on 28 January 2014 - 22:26
Ok I guess its just the ID card that Im waiting for which is a bit of a pain as I travel a lot and will have to stand in those loooooong lines at the airport instead of using the e-gate. Ive been waiting 2 months already for the new ID card. GinaM lucky you!!! <em>edited by melj on 28/01/2014</em>
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Latest post on 28 July 2013 - 10:03
Thanks ladies.... was tired of doctors telling me I was too young to have one so thought I would take matters into my own hands.
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Latest post on 25 July 2013 - 10:05
Ok thanks for the advice everyone, I dont feel so hopeless now. Do feral cats attack people??? Only asking because the mother cat is stalking me and hissing every time I go out to feed her and get in my car. It scares the living daylights out of me!!
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Latest post on 25 July 2013 - 09:59
Thanks Picklz..... so excited!!!
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Latest post on 24 July 2013 - 16:16
Picklz are there any hidden costs once they arrive in Qatar? Is there a limit before getting charged with any import taxes etc? Fingers crossed there isnt .
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Latest post on 24 July 2013 - 16:10
Thanks Sandicane but unfortunately QAWS is closing down. Have tried Cats in Qatar but no reply. I think in general because there are a lot of animals out there needing to be rehomed no one is willing to take on a mother and her kittens. THanks for the advice lalala, you were right its been a struggle to find anyone who will take them.
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Latest post on 21 March 2013 - 10:16
Just found out that the name is Inner Peace and he paid QR160 for almost an hours massage.
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Latest post on 21 March 2013 - 09:26
Hi do you know if you can pre purchase the tickets or can you only do it on the day?
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Latest post on 21 March 2013 - 09:25
My husband went to one in City Centre . Its an asian one by the Marriott entrance area, one floor below the movie theatres. Sorry cant remember the name or how much he paid. He said it was pretty good compared to the hotel ones in price and massage.
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Latest post on 24 December 2012 - 09:05
I was supposed to be cooking Christmas lunch for the family but have been struck down for the last 2 days with migraines so as a last ditch we thought it was safer to book in for Christmas Day at a hotel. Does anyone have any suggestions of somewhere that wont break the bank and wont be over crowded like the 4 Seasons usually is. We dont mind paying a bit just dont want the crazy crowds.
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Latest post on 20 December 2012 - 19:38
Thanks ladies..... will give them both a go tomorrow.
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Latest post on 16 December 2012 - 09:07
Hi does anyone know anything about the early morning camel/horse parade (changing of the guard?/show) at Souk Wakif or thereabouts.
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Latest post on 11 December 2012 - 08:38
Shopgirl has the right map as I live at Mirage
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Latest post on 11 December 2012 - 08:34
Hi NEHome If you go online to Time Out Doha they might have updated all the latest info about where to go in Doha on Christmas Day. Their latest issue has all the prices of lunches etc at hotels.
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Latest post on 11 December 2012 - 08:28
We talked to the chef a few weeks ago about it closing BUT he said they will be reopening out by the airport in a few weeks. Not sure if it will still be called cha cha's though.
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Latest post on 19 September 2012 - 10:06
Thanks CSH... wish me luck on finding it!!
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Latest post on 19 September 2012 - 10:05
Thanks nillywilly... will go and check it out today. I purchased the last Bubble Bath polish in the pharmacy at City Centre BUT lost it somewhere between the pharmacy and home :-(
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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 23:48
Clairesut.... I have a scanner.... Thing is I have Hundreds of old photos that I would like to scan. Ever scanned a photo before? It can take forever.... I would rather pay someone to do it for me then sit at my computer for hours.
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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 11:52
Is the Omani Market the one by the Wholesale / Fruit & Vege Market? Also where is Shahaniya?
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Latest post on 08 September 2012 - 15:04
I started scanning my ones the other day but only got as far as 12 photos then gave up. Sure hope there's somewhere or someone who can do it for me instead.
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Latest post on 28 August 2012 - 11:00
My husband uses the guy at City Centre. Im not sure what the store is called but they are located on the same level as the Marriott/ Renaissance entrance. I think there is a CAT store and it is on the floor under the movie theatres. Its a shop that has mens suits/shirts and materials inside. I also remember seeing on the forum a few weeks ago about a guy that will come to your house to do simple sewing jobs. Might pay to scroll back a bit to find it.
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Latest post on 28 August 2012 - 10:57
Have asked before but wondered if anyone knew anyone who can fix my dining room chairs. I tried a guy through one of the guards on the compound but he did a terrible job on the one i gave him. I have 5 out of 8 wobbly chairs that need mending before they break beyond repair.
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Latest post on 24 July 2012 - 11:51
I just used it to do a booking without a problem
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Latest post on 11 July 2012 - 23:10
My inlaws are in for a few days and I would like to treat them to a few spa sessions at the Sharq. Does anyone have any recommendations for any of the treatments there? My father n law is partial to a few deep tissue massages, we paid for one in Dubai for a pretty penny and he said it wasn't very good so if anyone knows anything for that would greatly appreciate it too.
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Latest post on 04 July 2012 - 11:23
I went on the first day and walked around in 30 minutes. It caters mostly to arabic cultures and what i found available to western tastes you could readily get at Souk Wakif our any of the other souks. You had to bargain hard for most products there.
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Latest post on 03 July 2012 - 09:19
Thanks will go and check them all out today!!
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Latest post on 03 July 2012 - 09:18
The Qatar Trade Fair started yesterday so maybe a lot of people will be shopping there this week instead.
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Latest post on 21 June 2012 - 13:53
I have JoJo for my trainer too and agree with sleepless50 he's a great trainer. The great thing with JoJo is that he is also clued up with physio stuff so he makes sure you do the exercise correctly and if you have any past injuries he knows the right exercises to repair or make it stronger. The other plus side is he gives you the best cool down stretch!
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Latest post on 21 May 2012 - 16:54
Hi Kitsune.... there is a store in Lagoona.
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Latest post on 21 May 2012 - 13:29
Thanks for the info ladies..... Exciting stuff! Now the tiresome job of choosing which photos to do .....
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Latest post on 18 May 2012 - 10:40
Does anyone know of anyone leaving that has a maid that doesn't live in? I have given up on cleaning 3 levels of our house!! We would love to have someone in 5 days a week if possible.
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Latest post on 17 May 2012 - 20:17
So glad I saw this as I too was going to battle the Thursday night traffic and car parking nightmare to get tickets. Thanks Katcalls.
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 10:56
Oh dear Im in big trouble... I have just spent the last3 weeks convincing my family that Italy is where we should go.... there was a lot of quick talking and bribing done too!! August is the only time we can go for a vacation so it seems like Europe is out of the question :-( Thanks for the info though.
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Latest post on 08 May 2012 - 16:18
Would like to avoid having to fly back to Dubai or Bahrain to pick up a sail! I heard through the grapevine that you could get them made, unfortunately I can't remember who said it or which souk they said make them. Was hoping someone on the fourth might know. If all else fails I will have to shell out the big bucks and get a cantilever umbrella from home centre.
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Latest post on 08 May 2012 - 16:14
I picked up a few from City Centre yesterday and the guy said to just bring them back to him when I have filled them. Does anyone know what happens to them if they don't have enough??
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Latest post on 01 May 2012 - 16:53
does anyone know what the shop hours are??? Drove to it this afternoon and it was closed:-(
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Latest post on 27 April 2012 - 09:16
I have the same credit card and have used it outside of Qatar BUT .......sometimes it can't be used at certain stores. We have had it declined and yet there are more than enough funds on the card. Dubai duty free it doesn't work no matter how many times they swipe it again. It can be embarrassing and it pays to have a backup non qatari credit card. We have just returned from a vacation and. It would decline at one store and work just fine in the next. I gave up and would save myself the embarrassment and take out cash from the ATM instead. I'm not sure about the fee side of things.
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Latest post on 26 April 2012 - 11:28
does anyone know where I can take used clothes and books. Tired of dragging them around country to country. Is there any charity place that I can donate them to? Thanks
 
 
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