awa-banday
Pakistani expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
Pakistani, Married with children
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks Urdu , English
Registration: 10 July 2014
cheap rent a car daily basis
there are some some good options at airport. recently a friend rented a chevrolet spark for 75 SAR with Insurance and 200 KM free Read More
Riyadh Compounds by Tom Johnson786
Hi, I am coming to Riyadh in September to teach with Laureate Vocational Saudi Arabia (LVSA) and in December my wife and son will be joining me from the UK. I'm looking at going to live in a compound if possible and would like a 2 bed-roomed ...
hi, Hope you have good stay here. You can check Akaria compound sulaymaniya area in riyadh. Best of luck Read More
Riyadh Car Fahas or MVPI - my experience by awa-banday
Salam / Hi to all frndz, Today i had the "pleasure" to go for fahas or MVPI ( motor vehicle periodic inspection ). Want to share a few things/ tips i learned so that others can avoid /adopt them to complete process smoothly . ( Google maps ...
Salam, Hope below link helps http://www.mvpi.com.sa/Home/Informations/WorkingHoursDuringRamadan Read More
Car computer test for while buying used car by totooo
Hi All, Good Morning!, Can anyone please guide me where I can do the computer test for car while buying used cars in Riyadh, especially I am looking for Toyota or Hyundai 0r chevy, renault
Hi, Famous one is Cartech in naseem. But do negotiate price. For sedan not more than 500 for full check Google maps "Carteck, Shaikh Abdulrahman Bin Abdullatif Bin Abdulrahman, Al Manar, Riyadh 14223" Best of luck Read More
Riyadh Car Fahas or MVPI - my experience
Salam / Hi to all frndz, Today i had the "pleasure" to go for fahas or MVPI ( motor vehicle periodic inspection ). Want to share a few things/ tips i learned so that others can avoid /adopt them to complete process smoothly . ( Google maps ... Read More
Blood Test for Iqama by knoxseagle
Al salaam alaykum! I'm a 32-year-old American and arrived to Riyadh a few days ago on a one-year teaching contract. I went through all the requisite medical tests back in the states in order to get the work visa, but I understand that I will ...
Hello, First of all welcome to Saudi Arabia. Hope you will enjoy your stay over here. I am not a doctor but i would suggest that to be on a safe side get a test from some place and check if its ok . If results are satisfactory submit report other ... Read More
2 yrs contract finished, employer doesn't want to give final exit
Hi sister, I would suggest that you go to your embassy and discuss with them your case. Hopefully you will find a way. Things have changed for the good in saudi ( although still a lot is left) and inshAllah your issue will be resolved. Take Care Read More
Driving in Riyadh
Hi, If you are on visit visa then its ok. Still you can check with any rent a car company. TC Read More
How to check and redeem samba alkhair travel visa credit card points
Thanks Ansen. Is there no way to check points online ? Read More
Please mention me the Hotels very near to Haram in Mecca. by parveen banu
I want list of good Hotels near Haram,so that it will be easy for me to attend prayers in Haram or Kaaba.
Salam, use Booking.com to view hotels around haram. to get a good bargain try to book a bit early and if possible try to go or start your trip during weekdays . Also one option can be to get a hotel a bit far but with shuttle service. This way you ... Read More
How to check and redeem samba alkhair travel visa credit card points
Salam Dear Frnds, can anyone guide on how to check and redeem samba alkhair travel visa credit card points Thanks Read More
Unfurnished Compound by Kelsterelly
I would like to know if there are any compound villas on apartments that are semi-furnished (kitchen whites only) for less that 50,000 a year .... possibly relocating from another GCC country with own furniture Looking for a compound that has ...
Salam, @ahmer can you give an idea about size and price of your apartment . Thanks Read More
cheap motor insurance / car insurance in saudi arabia ( riyadh) by awa-banday
Salam to All, Want to share experience about my endeavor to find cheapest ( as per knowledge) 3rd party insurance for my car ( toyota camry 2010) After surfing net ( using different search tags) , asking friends and enduring "Saudi " ...
Salam, @legendleads , thanks for the comment but this has happened with me and i have shared my experience. Forexample i called call centre of Tawaniya and asked about 3rd party insurance for Camry 2010. The Lady over there said it will cost around ... Read More
cheap motor insurance / car insurance in saudi arabia ( riyadh)
Salam to All, Want to share experience about my endeavor to find cheapest ( as per knowledge) 3rd party insurance for my car ( toyota camry 2010) After surfing net ( using different search tags) , asking friends and enduring "Saudi " ... Read More
Pakistan- family visa for wife and new born by awa-banday
Salam friends, hope everyone is doing well and fully enjoying the blessings of ramadan. My query is that i want to apply for my wfie visa but we r expecting baby in couple of months . So can i apply now for my wife and for baby separately or do i ...
Salam Saadbq, GAMCA is based on passport. So NICOP is not a must. Yellow slip is not required. Best of luck Read More
Degree Attestation from Saudi Embassy, Pakistan
salam . dear i dont know about this but i guess at the end of the day embassy requires authenticity of document . so if u can get it done from UK then it will be excellent . I guess the main thing is that the degree shud be attested from saudi ... Read More
Pakistan- family visa for wife and new born by awa-banday
Salam friends, hope everyone is doing well and fully enjoying the blessings of ramadan. My query is that i want to apply for my wfie visa but we r expecting baby in couple of months . So can i apply now for my wife and for baby separately or do i ...
Salam. Appointment u can get after yellow paper but whats the guarantee that medical will get cleared ??? so i would suggest first pass the medical then get appointment. Yes u should submit medical along with other docs. As for GAMCA, u just have ... Read More
Degree Attestation from Saudi Embassy, Pakistan
salam. Only the one u got the job for. also as per my knowledge u will first have to get an equivalent degree from HEC for your ACCA. Allah Hafiz Read More
Pakistan- family visa for wife and new born by awa-banday
Salam friends, hope everyone is doing well and fully enjoying the blessings of ramadan. My query is that i want to apply for my wfie visa but we r expecting baby in couple of months . So can i apply now for my wife and for baby separately or do i ...
Salam All, Alhamdulillah my family is here. The process was : ( IMPORTANT: KINDLY DO VERIFY THE DATA WHICH ETIMAD ENTERS FOR YOUR VISA. THEY TEND TO MAKE MISTAKES. ALSO CALCULATE THE MONEY TO GIVE AS WELL.) 1. i applied for my wife visa and got the ... Read More
Pakistan- family visa for wife and new born by awa-banday
Salam friends, hope everyone is doing well and fully enjoying the blessings of ramadan. My query is that i want to apply for my wfie visa but we r expecting baby in couple of months . So can i apply now for my wife and for baby separately or do i ...
Thanks Tooba for your kind response and suggestion. JazakAllah Many thanks Read More
Pakistan- family visa for wife and new born by awa-banday
Salam friends, hope everyone is doing well and fully enjoying the blessings of ramadan. My query is that i want to apply for my wfie visa but we r expecting baby in couple of months . So can i apply now for my wife and for baby separately or do i ...
Salam Tooba, First of all really appreciate your continous interest and feedback on this topic. May Allah shower His blessings on you. My wife is not iqama holder. I will be applying for her resident visa. This means i can get visa slip for my wife ... Read More
Pakistan- family visa for wife and new born by awa-banday
Salam friends, hope everyone is doing well and fully enjoying the blessings of ramadan. My query is that i want to apply for my wfie visa but we r expecting baby in couple of months . So can i apply now for my wife and for baby separately or do i ...
Thanks touba for your reply. Actually i want to save time. our office guys take almost 1-2 months for family visa processing. So i plan to have Visa slip for my wife then after delivery she will go for medical and remaining process in pakistan. My ... Read More
Pakistan- family visa for wife and new born by awa-banday
Salam friends, hope everyone is doing well and fully enjoying the blessings of ramadan. My query is that i want to apply for my wfie visa but we r expecting baby in couple of months . So can i apply now for my wife and for baby separately or do i ...
@sidvicious thanks for your kind response. I checked the link but details mentioned are in the case when wife already has iqama. A guy asked a question similar to mine but no reply has been given to him. If u have direct link or know the details plz ... Read More
Pakistan- family visa for wife and new born
Salam friends, hope everyone is doing well and fully enjoying the blessings of ramadan. My query is that i want to apply for my wfie visa but we r expecting baby in couple of months . So can i apply now for my wife and for baby separately or do i ... Read More