optimus22
Filipino expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
Filipino
Lives in Khobar
Speaks English
Registration: 31 August 2014
Top 5 tips to live in Saudi Arabia by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Saudi Arabia. What recommendations would ...
1. know what is the difference between 'leave out' and 'accommodated' 2. love veggies 3. no matter how low prices of goods could be, if you don't need it, don't buy it 4. handle streets defensively 5. dehydrate Read More
BDO Online Account is locked by optimus22
I'm currently living in Khobar unfortunately my online banking account was locked (BDO Unibank, Philippines) due to 3 times wrong password input. Does anybody here experience the same kind of situation and knows how to deal with this? I want to ...
in thebdo website the custumoer number is --> (Int'l. Access Code) + 800-8-631-8000 should i include [Int'l. Access Code] when calling in a landline? or should i just dial 8008630011 Read More
BDO Online Account is locked
I'm currently living in Khobar unfortunately my online banking account was locked (BDO Unibank, Philippines) due to 3 times wrong password input. Does anybody here experience the same kind of situation and knows how to deal with this? I want to ... Read More
Studio / 01 Bed apartment in Khobar Saudi Arabia (GOT JOB OFFER) by hammadsiddiqui2000
Hi I need your opinion/guidance on the job offer i have got. I have been offered Warehouse Manager position on SAR 5000/- PM (Basic Salary) with the following terms. 1. Accommodation (1 person in one Room) /Transportation will be provided by the ...
5k SAR as basic is good enough only for bachelors.. that is awfully too low if you will bring your wife (not to mention that you have kids).. Internet - 450 per 3 months TV - LED tv costs 1k+ SAR buy second hand for cheaper options Land line Phone ... Read More
Salary in Al Khober by rkm
Hi everybody. I am new on this forum and I have joined to know more about Al Khober. I am in EPC business. I am getting an offer from Al Khober company. I am having 18 yr experience and will be joining as Project Manager. What is is the right ...
I just feel like 'somebody has to answer the question', besides im not busy anywayNobody has to answer your question. You may not be busy but other people are. And you are posting on an old thread.Please, I thought i was contributing by ... Read More
Salary in Al Khober by rkm
Hi everybody. I am new on this forum and I have joined to know more about Al Khober. I am in EPC business. I am getting an offer from Al Khober company. I am having 18 yr experience and will be joining as Project Manager. What is is the right ...
I just feel like 'somebody has to answer the question', besides im not busy anyway Read More
Feedback on Al-falak under Saudi Aramco by optimus22
I was contacted by Al falak, under Saudi Aramco.. The career is promising and very exciting...but right now I'm in the stage of waiting for the offer letter (passed all the interviews and exams), I'm a bachelor. The position being offered is ...
Ok now that am finally here let me answer my own question, al falak will just guide you to your work after you're arival, they will process all paper works needed so that you can start your job asap. they will not house you in the compound you ... Read More
Salary in Al Khober by rkm
Hi everybody. I am new on this forum and I have joined to know more about Al Khober. I am in EPC business. I am getting an offer from Al Khober company. I am having 18 yr experience and will be joining as Project Manager. What is is the right ...
It depends what is EPC? do you have an idea about your job description? Read More
Life in Al Khobar_KSA
this is exaggerating, i can manage 600 for food without getting my health at stake, and 7k sr is already high, you can get a house from 300-400 with 'not bad' housing experience Read More
How good is 300 to 450 SR per month
Im curious how good is 300 to 450 rent per month of housing in Khobar. Is this fully furnished and not bad or just like living in the slums? Please describe in detail if possible. Read More
cost of living in khobar. by rdsindia
Sir/Mam, i have been offered a job in al khobar with a basic salary of 2700 sar+300 sar(fooding)+transport+accomodation. i wanted to know will this money be enough for living in khobar.how is the accomodation provided to expats. will i have to pay ...
Food will cost you at least (in a minimum) 10 SAR a day Drinking water will cost you 8 SAR per 3 days If you're company will not provide you a house or accommodation but provides you cash instead, then it takes 350-400 SAR for room sharing per ... Read More
Basic Salary
Thank you for your response, Yes I'm not a direct hire to Aramco but from a subcontractor. I don't think I have other options, since i have already accepted the offer, do you think i could still save money? how much? this is my first time ... Read More
Moving to al-khobar
Hi, Can I ask how much do you think can he earn as net with this kind of pay? Read More
Moving to al-khobar
Hi, can I ask how much do you think can he earn as net for that kind of pay? Read More
Basic Salary
I have an offer of 4000 SAR as my basic salary.. (I have additional allowances for accomodation) but is this enough? I'll be working in saudi aramco and planning to find a place to stay in khobar. I am a Filipino and will work there as I.T. ... Read More
Offer and VISA letter
I am having the same experience my friend, I guess, patience is a virtue in aramco :whistle: . It's worth the wait nonetheless. Read More
Oman Employment Visa Labour Clearance Delays by ask2020
Hi, I appeared for an interview in OMAN with a renowned organization in May 2010. They sent me the offer letter in a week's time and I accepted the offer. I also completed the Medical Exam and Certificate attestation. I sent my employer the scanned ...
Sometimes it takes even 2 months to get the visa clearance. It also depends upon which position, you've been hired. Now a days, the visa procedures in almost all the GCC countries have gone a bit complicated. In Oman, the major impact is due to ... Read More
THINKING...
You've got to ask the admins to delete your post and create a new post in English. Some Omanis and none-Tagalog speakers who can understand in English are here and reading, they may be able to help you. Read More
Feedback on Al-falak under Saudi Aramco by optimus22
I was contacted by Al falak, under Saudi Aramco.. The career is promising and very exciting...but right now I'm in the stage of waiting for the offer letter (passed all the interviews and exams), I'm a bachelor. The position being offered is ...
Thanks, I wish somebody can enlighten me more Read More
Feedback on Al-falak under Saudi Aramco
I was contacted by Al falak, under Saudi Aramco.. The career is promising and very exciting...but right now I'm in the stage of waiting for the offer letter (passed all the interviews and exams), I'm a bachelor. The position being offered is ... Read More
Is 500 OMR enough?
Oh yeah, of course, thanks, gonna read it later. Read More
Is 500 OMR enough?
They are offering me free housing, medical and annual leave. With basic salary of 500 OMR how much do you think can I earn for a month? Read More