Shahid
@Arbab
Pakistani expat in Saudi Arabia
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Pakistani
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English, Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi,
Registration: 22 March 2011
Police Checkpoints in Riyadh - advice please by elephantjuice
Hi everyone was hoping you all could advise me on the following: I am a Filipina girl in Riyadh and have a British bf who is also in Riyadh. I live in company accommodation and he lives in a compound. sometimes I will spend the weekend with ...
The traffic police or the normal police are usually not bothered about with whom you are. They will ask for IQAMA or ID and most of the time not looking for "stuff". The safest bet is to cover your face and sit on the front seat. I was ... Read More
Police Checkpoints in Riyadh - advice please by elephantjuice
Hi everyone was hoping you all could advise me on the following: I am a Filipina girl in Riyadh and have a British bf who is also in Riyadh. I live in company accommodation and he lives in a compound. sometimes I will spend the weekend with ...
You need to be careful. You are living in a country where gender mixing is a big NO NO! specially when you are not officially related to each other. Usually the police check point will not bother you if you have all your documents, even if you are ... Read More
Iqama at the Bahrain bridge border by iamthere
I was told I need to have my original iqama at the Bahrain border and I was told it was illegal for me to leave the country with my iqama. Which is correct?
Yes that is because you are a frequent traveler to Bahrain. For the first time travelers it is a must! I travel to Bahrain with my staff almost every month and many of my staff members who were going to Bahrain for first time were refused the entry ... Read More
Iqama at the Bahrain bridge border by iamthere
I was told I need to have my original iqama at the Bahrain border and I was told it was illegal for me to leave the country with my iqama. Which is correct?
Get your homework done before you claim that the answers being given are wrong. If you are travelling from Saudi to UAE or QATAR, they would not allow you to enter unless you show them the original IQAMA. Infact you will not be allowed to fly from ... Read More
Iqama at the Bahrain bridge border by iamthere
I was told I need to have my original iqama at the Bahrain border and I was told it was illegal for me to leave the country with my iqama. Which is correct?
They wont let you in without the original IQAMA. You need to have your original IQAMA if you are trevelling to Bahrain, QATAR or dubai from KSA. Read More
Free coffee and donuts
Well, that wouldn't be free then! is it? Teachers charge good amount of money for which you are offering coffee and donuts. Good luck tho! Read More
Complaint at Ministry of Labour. by adnanhashmi
Has anyone ever filed a complaint at M/O labour? I would like to know the procedure involved in the kingdom? Please share your part of the story if you have experienced to be Martin Luther king..
Long story short, you only go to MOL to register a complaint when you have decided that this is it for you in KSA. 99.9% cases I have come across have been disasters for the people who filed a complaint. End of the day you are an expatriate in KSA ... Read More
Farasan Island - Jazan - info about ferry + Hotel on Farasan Island
So did you manage to visit the islands? Can you kindly share the details and experience? Read More
Farasan Island for a week end by NicoCh
Hello, I am planning to go to Farasan Island for a week-end. For those interested I post here what I have found so far. From Riyadh, you have to take a plane to Jazan (also written Gizan) with Saudi Arabian (4 planes) or Nasair (2 planes). After ...
So did you manage to visit the islands? Can you share some details and experiences? Read More
Rent a Car on working visit visa ?? by sabaashraf
Hi, I am soon moving to Riyadh in KSA on a working visit visa. I have car allowance entitled to my grade but don't know if I can Rent a Car based on my Working Visit Visa?? Which car rental companies offer to rent a car on working visit visa. ...
No, he didn't have the picture that time. Read More
New Meeting next Friday 19/9/2014
Its a hopeless case in saudi arabia. People will always complain about the lack of activities, yet when you plan something, no one will show up! I have tried many times and every gathering I organised disappointed me more. Last time I planned a ... Read More
Visit Visa for Parents.... by tycoonkhan
Hi Everyone, Recently ( last wednesday 12-12-2012 ) i have applied for visit visa for my parents and checked the status online and this is what it has to say تم التصديق على ...
You guys need to wait for a few more days as the work resumed after EID holidays, there is a pile of applications pending and it will take time. If the visa is refused, you will get a clear message saying the visa is refused. And if the visa is ... Read More
Affordable gym or swimming pool in Riyadh by kevoch
Hello, I will be living in Riyadh from August for probably 3 months. It will be my first visit there. I was researching for some gym or swimming pool or both but I have read here that most places fee's are way over 100$ monthly. Unfortunately my ...
Can you kindly mention the name of gym and exact location? is it near exit 11? Read More
Going on final exit with ANB car lease and CC issues by Uakine
Hi, I m planning to go on final exit from riyadh, and travel directly to qatar. I have this problems. 1. I have a car lease from ANB. Can i go on final exit without transfering the car to someone else? I mean i plan to just leave the car in my ...
I don't know how but my father went on exit visa yesterday. They just took his IQAMA and final exit paper and didn't look up anything at all :unsure it took him less then one minute literally. Of course he had no credit or bank leased car ... Read More
Rent a Car on working visit visa ?? by sabaashraf
Hi, I am soon moving to Riyadh in KSA on a working visit visa. I have car allowance entitled to my grade but don't know if I can Rent a Car based on my Working Visit Visa?? Which car rental companies offer to rent a car on working visit visa. ...
Well, we do get such queries by females. Doesn't mean they are all stupid, its just that they come from different parts of the world and they have a little knowledge about local rules and regulations. That is why in the first place they ask the ... Read More
Rent a Car on working visit visa ?? by sabaashraf
Hi, I am soon moving to Riyadh in KSA on a working visit visa. I have car allowance entitled to my grade but don't know if I can Rent a Car based on my Working Visit Visa?? Which car rental companies offer to rent a car on working visit visa. ...
Judging by your name, I assume that you are a female. Even if you manage to get a rental car, what would you do with it? Women can not drive in KSA. All you can do is hire a driver with vehicle and pay him to drive you around. Or you can talk to ... Read More
Authentic Jordans/Nike shoes and apparels by iamian
Hi everyone, can you guys suggest where to get legit/original Nike/Jordan/or any other brands shoes and apparels. I suspect those sold in Batha are fake. Thank you! ;)
Sun & Sand Sports !! They have many outlets in kingdome .... one of them is https://foursquare.com/v/sun--sand-sports/4e8891af93ad39c638a7bbff Read More
Going on final exit with ANB car lease and CC issues by Uakine
Hi, I m planning to go on final exit from riyadh, and travel directly to qatar. I have this problems. 1. I have a car lease from ANB. Can i go on final exit without transfering the car to someone else? I mean i plan to just leave the car in my ...
No, you can not leave KSA on final exit unless you have paid your dues. That includes your Electricity bills, telephone bills, house rent, bank/CC loans and bank leased cars. Even if you get an exit visa, you will be stopped at the airport. You even ... Read More
Saudi Work Visa rejected at Saudi Mumbai consulate by nabirouf
I got a decent offer from a reputed company in Saudi Arabia. My degree is Msc. IT and it had been attested. Cultural attache was also completed in May 2010. Now when my agent submitted my passport along with the degree certificate for work visa ...
Yes, exactly. It is only you who "thinks" that you don't have to pay anything. You are in India my friend :P As I said your agent is trying to make some extra money. They are going to give you every lame excuse available that your visa ... Read More
Saudi Work Visa rejected at Saudi Mumbai consulate by nabirouf
I got a decent offer from a reputed company in Saudi Arabia. My degree is Msc. IT and it had been attested. Cultural attache was also completed in May 2010. Now when my agent submitted my passport along with the degree certificate for work visa ...
Your agents are trying to make some extra money! Change the agent and give your case to someone with a good reputation. Read More
uae visa issue
Attested copy of Iqama wont do! you need the original Iaqama. That is for sure! Tell your HR that you are going to Dubai, they must be knowing that original IQAMA is must if you are travelling to any GCC country. I was returned back from airport a ... Read More
Visit visa renewal date falls on Eid Holidays by bubblegumbabyy
Guys, my visit visa needs to be renewed this July 28-August 3, 2014, they said one can only renew within 6 days of the date of visa expiry (my expiry is August 3, 2013), the problem is it falls on eid holidays :( Questions: 1. Wiill the jawazat ...
Yes, the number sequencing ticket. And yes, I went through the same things last year for my mother in law's visa. Everyone is awarded a grace period of 3 days regardless of holidays. Incase of public holidays like Eid, the number of holidays ... Read More
Visit visa renewal date falls on Eid Holidays by bubblegumbabyy
Guys, my visit visa needs to be renewed this July 28-August 3, 2014, they said one can only renew within 6 days of the date of visa expiry (my expiry is August 3, 2013), the problem is it falls on eid holidays :( Questions: 1. Wiill the jawazat ...
Hello, Nothing to worry about. Usually you are given a grace period of 3 days after the visa expiry date in normal situation. On public holidays, the number of holidays are automatically added to your stay duration. The only concern was that gov. ... Read More
SAMBA Bank frozen due to expired Iqama by nathanandbea
Hi guys. Can anyone shed light on the subject of: I am going on my final exit.Just waiting for my final settlement and salary which will be transfered to my SAMBA account which I my company normally does with my salary.Now the problem is my account ...
Your final exit visa will not be processed until and unless you close your bank accounts, clear your loans and bills if you have any and sell the vehicles which are registered on your name. You will be sent back from the airport to get everything ... Read More
Cobone riyadh by muslima1
Hi everyone. Have you heard about cobone vouchers? Have u tried them out? What are the pros and cons? Thank you in advance.
Yes, the site is very trust worthy. Lots of pros. Usually they provide awesome deals. The only con which in my opinion is that once you buy the coupon and go to re-deem it, you will be treated in discriminated manner. The service standards for ... Read More
You are Expat in Saudi Arabia if..... by seeker of truth
Just crossed my mind, feel free to complete the sentence, You are Expat in Saudi Arabia if... You got ticket from Saher! :lol: Come on guys! It's your turn! :)
you are an expat in Saudi if you buy petrol cheaper then bottled drinking water. Read More
Visiting Riyadh on Umrah Visa by manzoor.allam
Hello, One of my relatives is coming for Umrah and would like to visit Riyadh. Could you please advise on how a person traveling on Umrah visa can visit Riyadh. Is there any additional procedure to be followed or any additional visa required ...
I would strongly suggest you to refrain from bringing them to Riyadh if they are visiting Makkah on Umrah visa. People on umrah visa are not allowed to travel outside Makkah, Jeddah and Madina. Saudi authorities are being very strict this year ... Read More
First Bowling Get Together - 14.09.2013 (Saturday) by hmh287
DEAR ALL, I would like to invite all the members of Expat-blog.com / Riyadh to attend the First Bowling Get Together, VENUE Intercontinental Bowling Alley, Intercontinental Hotel, Riyadh DATE & TIME 14.09.2013 (Saturday) 07:30 PM to 10:00 ...
Incase anyone is looking for more info and location of the event place, please visit: https://foursquare.com/v/intercontinental-riyadh-bowling-alley/4e7b3595dab41c8304c23e3e/photos Read More
First Bowling Get Together - 14.09.2013 (Saturday) by hmh287
DEAR ALL, I would like to invite all the members of Expat-blog.com / Riyadh to attend the First Bowling Get Together, VENUE Intercontinental Bowling Alley, Intercontinental Hotel, Riyadh DATE & TIME 14.09.2013 (Saturday) 07:30 PM to 10:00 ...
Hey, I'm IN with a friend of mine. So count us two, too! Regards, Read More
Marriage on a Umera visa .
by the way ... it is "Jazaak Allah", not Zajaak Allah which mean may Allah punish you. Read More
Invalid border number on Visit Visa by syedsalmannazim
Salam My Parent cam on visit visa.I want to extend their Visa but I can only fill fee for one of my Parent thriugh Bank.For 2nd one it is saying Invalid border number. It is possible that Jawazat guy put wrong number by mistake. Doen any one know ...
Go to jawazat and visit the visit visa section, ask them that you need the correct border number .. "Raqam-al-hadood" and they will provide you. It is a time consuming process though. Better option is you go to small cubicals outside jawazat where ... Read More
Visit Visa for Mother by Zoufan
Hello everyone, i'm in dire need of help & advise regarding on how to bring my mother to Riyadh. My fathers visa status has been changed to labor so he cannot apply for it, my iqama profession is "General Accountant" so i think i can apply for it. ...
wasalam, It says that your company is registered with COC in Jeddah so you have to fill in a new application and submit it to Jeddah chamber of commerce. Read More
Visit Visa for Mother by Zoufan
Hello everyone, i'm in dire need of help & advise regarding on how to bring my mother to Riyadh. My fathers visa status has been changed to labor so he cannot apply for it, my iqama profession is "General Accountant" so i think i can apply for it. ...
You actually need to go to MOFA yourself with your and wife's IQAMA. Sending a representative wont do any good in most of the cases. And I believe you better hurry because they are going to close the visit visas as Ramadan is approaching. Read More
Visit Visa for Mother by Zoufan
Hello everyone, i'm in dire need of help & advise regarding on how to bring my mother to Riyadh. My fathers visa status has been changed to labor so he cannot apply for it, my iqama profession is "General Accountant" so i think i can apply for it. ...
Once the visa is issued, you need to get it stamped on the passport within 90 days. And once it is stamped you have to travel withing 30 days from the date it is stamped. Read More
Visit Visa for Mother by Zoufan
Hello everyone, i'm in dire need of help & advise regarding on how to bring my mother to Riyadh. My fathers visa status has been changed to labor so he cannot apply for it, my iqama profession is "General Accountant" so i think i can apply for it. ...
الطلب تحت الاجراء means the visa is approved and it is "under issuance" ... In case of rejection, they simply state that we are sorry, your application has ... Read More
Visit Visa for Mother by Zoufan
Hello everyone, i'm in dire need of help & advise regarding on how to bring my mother to Riyadh. My fathers visa status has been changed to labor so he cannot apply for it, my iqama profession is "General Accountant" so i think i can apply for it. ...
Thats a good news for you actually! You visa has been approved and the visa issuance is under process. You will get it with 1 or 2 days maximum. Congrats in advance.Where does it say that his application is approved? The application is under review ... Read More
Visit Visa for Mother by Zoufan
Hello everyone, i'm in dire need of help & advise regarding on how to bring my mother to Riyadh. My fathers visa status has been changed to labor so he cannot apply for it, my iqama profession is "General Accountant" so i think i can apply for it. ...
Thats a good news for you actually! You visa has been approved and the visa issuance is under process. You will get it with 1 or 2 days maximum. Congrats in advance. Read More
Visit Visa for Mother by Zoufan
Hello everyone, i'm in dire need of help & advise regarding on how to bring my mother to Riyadh. My fathers visa status has been changed to labor so he cannot apply for it, my iqama profession is "General Accountant" so i think i can apply for it. ...
Usually when it says application received on the MOFA website, they take at least 7 days upto 15 days maximum to process it. Now you just have to wait and keep checking online, whatever the outcome, whether the visa is issued, rejected or visiting ... Read More
what is procedure to change from my present company which is Under RED by alappatjoy
Hai All, I want to know how /what is procedure to change from my present company which is Under RED category . I got one offer from A green category company..but my present management not allow me to do so. Since 3 years i am working with the ...
Have a look at following: http://www.redyellow.com.sa/jobshome.aspx Read More
How To Change from a RED Category company to a Green Category by alappatjoy
Hai All, I want to know how /what is procedure to change from my present company which is Under RED category . I got one offer from A green category company..but my present management not allow me to do so. Since 3 years i am working with the ...
have a look at the following: http://www.redyellow.com.sa/jobshome.aspx Read More
Iqama Transfer from RED by najamusman
Hello all, My kafeel is in red category and my iqama is expiring on 11 March 2013, my kafeel is suddenly saying to take a transfer from him as he cant renew my iqama although i am here since one year only, what should I do, please guide me. is it ...
See the below article: http://www.arabnews.com/way-out-expats-working-red-and-yellow-category-firms and then go to: www.redyellow.com.sa and register yourself. Read More
Engineer Visa nightmare by mirjuni
Hi, I just arrived Saudi 2-3 weeks ago on an engineer visa. The HR person in my company told me to download and fill up the form from SCE website. Now, when i went to the site, there was nothing to download; I just went on with the instructions and ...
or better yet, fill in a new application if you don't want to go through the hassle of visiting their office. it works. Read More
i think that i thought of killing myself yesterday !!! by madadel
and yes i did, i swear i was serious, cause some of us treated as dogs by saudi and pigs by the western people , we are not allowed to have nice apartments cause we are single guys :/ , we are not allowed to find romance anywhere :( AND IM NOT ...
@rtm369 ... I felt sad when I a read that a person tried to take his own life for what ever the reason may be, and i felt SORRY when I read that you "ENJOYED" reading this post. I guess this guy was talking about people like you in the first ... Read More
Single ExPat Muslimah's discuss your struggles living in Saudi Arabia by AIARA
What are some of your struggles? What have you learned and can we share this with other women in a similar situation? Can we assist you in making the transition easier? How have you benefitted from living in Saudi? What would you do ...
Yes there are pros and cons of living in Saudi for woman but to make it short, its a better place to live if you a muslim and true follower of islam. Specially for a woman. Single life of a Muslim woman is as normal as it is in any part of the ... Read More
Isn't holding your passport illegal in KSA? by kiran_2501
Hi, I see this in my organisation, the sponsor takes your passport for processing your Iqama but never returns it back stating that it will be kept in safe locker. I feel this is not right. Isn't this illegal in KSA? or is this what followed here? ...
Yes, get your embassy or anyone else to pressurize your sponsor to give the passport back. You will get it back eventually but with an exit stamp most probably and in return of your residence permit. And then even your embassy will not be able to do ... Read More
Without an iqama, is my insurance valid? by NoIqama
I live on the east coast in Jubail. I have a car without an Iqama. I have a 6 month multiple exit re-entry visa. It says on my visa "Not permitted to work." I am a consultant and I am paid directly by a country outside of KSA. Avis did not require ...
Being in the country on a visit visa, you can drive the car if you have a foreign DL. Secondly, you have rented a car and the rental company is the one who is responsible for insuring the car. In 99% cases, the cars used by rental companies are ... Read More
Pakistani Traditional Dress by Aali786
Any idea from where i can get Pakistani Stitched Traditional dress, i..e shalwar qameez both for men n women, i just checkout some Indian shops at Batha market and in Lulu hypermarket but they are quite fancy n high in prices as compare to Pak ...
I'm sure you've heard about Lahori Khabay. The place is called "Hayi-ul-wazarat" or "Haara" in general has loads of Pakistani shops for ready made pakistani cloths and tailors. Any idea from where i can get Pakistani Stitched Traditional dress, ... Read More
I feel bored here by guzm21
Helo guys, its hot season now in the KSA. So hot at this time. I feel so bored here and need some friends to hang out and talk always. Thanks and cheersssss.
Lol?Lol = Lots of love :whistle: Read More
im really bored by Rebel women
im really bored , what should i do ?
im really bored , what should i do ?Such a relief to know that I'm not the only one on the block feeling bored. :P Read More
What are you doing to at the moment by EastLondon
I am preparing minutes from a meeting yesterday... you ?
I am preparing minutes from a meeting yesterday... you ?I hope you finished your MOM before posting this question and I also hope your MOM has no mention of expat-blog :P Read More
Taxi from Rowdah to airport how much to pay.
From Rawdah to Airport should be around 25-30 Sr Max.:) But from Airport to Rawdah- at 80 Sr based on my xp last year..Exactly! you don't pay more then 30SAR when you go from Rowdah to Airport. Coming back from airport, they charge between ... Read More
RELEASE TO A COMPETITOR COMPANY by ppthelord
I was under my fathers sponsorship on student profession and after getting a Job offer in Jeddah I got transferred to my company's sponsorship and its on Labour profession now. I am working for the same company since four years. I have received an ...
You need to understand that your sponsor in saudi arabia has all the rights to do whatever they want when you ask for a release. They can release you if you have good terms with your administration and managers and they send you back to your country ... Read More
1,000 Nigerian Women Stranded in Saudi Arabia by Alliecat
[center]1,000 Nigerian Women Are Stranded in Saudi Arabia Because They Aren't Traveling with Men[/center] For the fifth straight day, around 1,000 Nigerian women taking the Muslim Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca are stuck in Saudi Arabia airports because ...
It was the job of Saudi Embassy in Nigeria to not to issue the Hajj visas to women who were not accompanied by males. The other side of the story is, people from poor countries come to places like makkah and madina in Hajj season for begging. A ... Read More
Back to the Kingdom...
After the cold weather in London ... I am happy to be back in Riyadh... Good afternoon all...Welcome back mate. Read More
guyz want to knw abt call centre jobs & company for females in riyadh by mazzy
hey guyz..........please if u knw anythg abt the call centre / bpo companies in riyadh or vacancies / jobs as a call centre agent for females please let me knw.......
And oh by the way, the basic criteria to be a call center agent in Saudi Arabia is to be a bi-lingual native Arab with very strong Arabic & English language skills. SABB and SAMBA head offices at Dabbab street have recruitment centers for ladies ... Read More
guyz want to knw abt call centre jobs & company for females in riyadh by mazzy
hey guyz..........please if u knw anythg abt the call centre / bpo companies in riyadh or vacancies / jobs as a call centre agent for females please let me knw.......
"pplz whu talx lyke thx" should stop and get a gun! ;) Read More
Sweet boring weekend... looking for activities !!! by shoaib629
The weekend is here... and although it is a welcome break from the daily office routine, I almost dread it... just coz lack of activities. So, any suggestions or plans that any of you wud like to share just for the weekend ? I'm looking for any ...
Hi everyone, Iam very new to this blog and still an expat to be in Riyadh soonand live in London right now. I have been reading just a lot about this subject ''Bored''. With all my respect to everyone, we are all bored one way or an other in any ... Read More
Visit Visa for Mother by Zoufan
Hello everyone, i'm in dire need of help & advise regarding on how to bring my mother to Riyadh. My fathers visa status has been changed to labor so he cannot apply for it, my iqama profession is "General Accountant" so i think i can apply for it. ...
Great! where's the treat at? :P thanks everyone finally today i got the green paper from istiqdam. im sooo happy. do rem me in ur prayers. JazakAllah khair. Read More
Visit Visa for Mother by Zoufan
Hello everyone, i'm in dire need of help & advise regarding on how to bring my mother to Riyadh. My fathers visa status has been changed to labor so he cannot apply for it, my iqama profession is "General Accountant" so i think i can apply for it. ...
The introductory letter is by your company stating that you are the employee working for the company, they are your sponsors and they have no objection on you applying for the visa. To be on the safe side also ask you company to mention your salary ... Read More
Visit Visa for Mother by Zoufan
Hello everyone, i'm in dire need of help & advise regarding on how to bring my mother to Riyadh. My fathers visa status has been changed to labor so he cannot apply for it, my iqama profession is "General Accountant" so i think i can apply for it. ...
Nope, no COC attestation is required for manual process. Just fill in the form, get it signed/stamped and an introductory letter from your company. And hope that the guy sitting in MOI is in good mood when you show up. thank u for ur prompt ... Read More
Visit Visa for Mother by Zoufan
Hello everyone, i'm in dire need of help & advise regarding on how to bring my mother to Riyadh. My fathers visa status has been changed to labor so he cannot apply for it, my iqama profession is "General Accountant" so i think i can apply for it. ...
In order to save time, tomorrow when you go there, take your passports, educational documents, marriage certificate(translated too of course) and medical report. The guy who is going to check your documents will give you the green paper if he ... Read More
Visit Visa for Mother by Zoufan
Hello everyone, i'm in dire need of help & advise regarding on how to bring my mother to Riyadh. My fathers visa status has been changed to labor so he cannot apply for it, my iqama profession is "General Accountant" so i think i can apply for it. ...
Within half an hour of applying???? WOAHH!!! This doesn't seem right. There is something you guys might not be doing correct. Your entrance visa number, the company's sijal tijari number or something. The form has to be filled in arabic. And the ... Read More
Visit Visa for Mother by Zoufan
Hello everyone, i'm in dire need of help & advise regarding on how to bring my mother to Riyadh. My fathers visa status has been changed to labor so he cannot apply for it, my iqama profession is "General Accountant" so i think i can apply for it. ...
once you fill an online application, you get it signed and stamped from your company and then go to Riyadh Chamber of commerce. The counters number 8,9 and 10 are for MOFA specifically. For visit visa you don't need any introductory letter or ... Read More
Visit Visa for Mother by Zoufan
Hello everyone, i'm in dire need of help & advise regarding on how to bring my mother to Riyadh. My fathers visa status has been changed to labor so he cannot apply for it, my iqama profession is "General Accountant" so i think i can apply for it. ...
The rejection of the visa can not be challenged or appealed against, under any circumstances. This is saudi arabia for you. The manual way still exists, get manual visit visa application form from ministry of interior on old airport road. Fill it ... Read More
Visit Visa for Mother by Zoufan
Hello everyone, i'm in dire need of help & advise regarding on how to bring my mother to Riyadh. My fathers visa status has been changed to labor so he cannot apply for it, my iqama profession is "General Accountant" so i think i can apply for it. ...
If you are pregnant and expecting, then calling your mother on a visit visa should not be a problem at all. Tell your husband to go to any "khidmaat al-aama office" ... and tell them that you need to apply for an online visit visa. They will fill ... Read More
Dating in Saudi by vinnie2332
Hello! I was wondering if dating is allowed in Saudi, considering all the laws that govern what one does!
Just do what the Saudis do! Male checks into a hotel the Holiday Inn off of the Northen Ring in a favorate! Gets two room keys goes out down the road hands one of the room keys to his "date" telling his "date" the room number he goes back to the ... Read More
Visit Visa Final exit by rohanafonso
Hi Guys, I have a question, Im currently on a visit visa in the kingdom and after a extension of 3months I have been stamped final exit, which is expiring in september. so is it that I have to leave the country or can the visa be further extended?
can you work on a visit visa?You can not work on a visit visa. FULL STOP! However, if a company is interested in hiring you, you can start working with them, provided that they give you a stamped paper that you are working with them and you will be ... Read More
Visit Visa Final exit by rohanafonso
Hi Guys, I have a question, Im currently on a visit visa in the kingdom and after a extension of 3months I have been stamped final exit, which is expiring in september. so is it that I have to leave the country or can the visa be further extended?
Arbab, is there a difference in the colour of the final exit stamp? coz ive seen red ones and blue onesAs long as the stamp reads "Mughadra Nihayia" ... red or blue color doesnt make any difference. The visa renewal stamp is a big blue stamp on ... Read More
Indian Restaurant in Riyadh by Katelol
hi everyone I have been to a few Indian restaurants in Riyadh and I am still looking for a good one. Any ideas?
"Queens of India" has to be on the top of list for delicious indian food. It is on takhasusi road, a few minutes drive from panorama mall. "Silver spoon" is another must visit place for indian food, it is in Rowdah, Hassan bin Ali street near ... Read More
Visit Visa Final exit by rohanafonso
Hi Guys, I have a question, Im currently on a visit visa in the kingdom and after a extension of 3months I have been stamped final exit, which is expiring in september. so is it that I have to leave the country or can the visa be further extended?
No, you can not get it extended anymore once you have the final exit stamped on your passport. What you can do is to go back and come back again on a new visit visa. Read More
Iqama renewal process if you are outside KSA by adnanhashmi
Hi All, I used google custom search to find a suitable thread for the subject mentioned issue but i couldnt. I have my iqama expiring next month and i urgently need to leave the kingdom and might be back after almost 2 months. Is it possible for me ...
The Aqama has to be valid for at least 3 months before you can get an exit and re-entry visa. You will have to get your aqama renewed before you leave. Read More
New here and to the ex pat life....any and all advice much appreciated by emmvee
hey all, i am in the process of relocating to riyadh for my first ever ex pat job as an efl teacher, i have a few questions if anyone is able to help? 1: what would be the best way to bank over in KSA so that i am able to still transfer money to ...
Agreed. Hey ... 1) once you get your residence permit, you can open a bank account in any bank. Saudi British Bank would be best for you. No hassle in transferring money back to UK. Or you can even use Western Union. Fairly simple and easy. The ... Read More
Where to buy Viagra in Riyadh by parrot
Hi, I need to buy Viagra for one of my friend. Can anyone tell me how to buy it without doctor prescription? Thanks
Hi, I need to buy Viagra for one of my friend. Can anyone tell me how to buy it without doctor prescription? ThanksI assume your friend must be a male, let him consult the doctor and get the medicine in legal way. Being a female, you would land ... Read More
I think women should not drive by Natour
well this is going to back fire one way or another. I was talking to my wife the other day, and she said she wants to drive when it becomes legal for women to drive... The first thing that came to my mind was a picture of my car with a 50 Cal. on ...
youth in Saudi would go like crazy if they saw a pretty woman driving which could cause problems , unlike in the us its ok to see a pretty woman that would be driving schools need to be built to randomize this thing with the youth in saudi ... Read More
any chance Taylor swift is coming to saudi ? by ex_pa
i love er and thought id ask
i love er and thought id askYes, in my dreams! and prolly yours too ;) Read More
Unexplaind by Natour
Unexplained, Like any other country/Culture, I am sure most of us have seen A few things that we do not understand (behaviors, actions, rituals ). well this is the place Where you can post your question and hopefully get answers. As differences ...
When you travel frequent between cities and you put your car on cruise control at 200KM/H, sand blasting does more damage then the spray paint. Another car question. Why do Saudis spray paint all over the front of their car? Is it to protect it? ... Read More
New here and to the ex pat life....any and all advice much appreciated by emmvee
hey all, i am in the process of relocating to riyadh for my first ever ex pat job as an efl teacher, i have a few questions if anyone is able to help? 1: what would be the best way to bank over in KSA so that i am able to still transfer money to ...
Hey ... 1) once you get your residence permit, you can open a bank account in any bank. Saudi British Bank would be best for you. No hassle in transferring money back to UK. Or you can even use Western Union. Fairly simple and easy. The best part, ... Read More
Ahwal Madani by Zeesham
Hi, I want to get the birth certificate for my daughter, I got the letter from the hospital, Ahwal Madani ask me to take appointment online, while doing so, there are 2 options 1. Register the birth of the child. 2. Issue the birth certificate ...
You have the COC attested birth certificate with you. Thats enough. If you travel to some other country, just go to the Saudi embassy in that country and they will attest it for you. Thats it. You don't have to get it attested or stamped if you've ... Read More
Best Mobile Phone Brands & Where To Buy Them by Alliecat
LG is a good brand for appliances in the US, but I see here they also make cell phones. Anybody have any experience with this? I'm going to buy a new phone and I'm not really sure what I want and where to get it. I saw a ton of mobile shops in ...
Masha'al Al-asima is the main whole sale distributor for all the cell phone brands in KSA. Their Head office is located on 2nd floor in Al-Rajhi Building batha. No one can beat their prices, literally NO ONE! This is the price list on their ... Read More
Where to buy home theater equipment by Born2Network
Hey all- Im looking for a store in Riyadh that sells quality home theater equipment (more specifically, a decent A/V receiver that supports HDMI passthrough switching with at least 3 inputs and one output), as the items eXtra carries is a no go... ...
please check this ... http://www.adawliah.com/ All kinds of home theater equipment available with them. Read More
Craving for a match of paintball by Natour
Hi, Any one organizing a paintball match any time soon? That was straight to the point...
intresting. The organiser should also have a look at this link: cobone.com/deals/riyadh/saudipaintball-paintballgame/3681 And count me in! ;) Read More
from Toronto in riyadh, trying to make some friends by jason007
Hi, I'm Jason trying to find/make some friends in riyadh. Jason
Hi, I'm Jason trying to find/make some friends in riyadh. JasonHey Jason, If you are in riyadh today, you better head to Malaz stadium from 8 to 11. There is a motor bikes show arranged by mountain dew. Read More
Riyadh events 2011 by Julien
Hi, I just closed the Riyadh events 2010 thread and opened a new one for 2011 :)
Dew motor bikes show today ... from 8 to 11 in the evening at Malaz Stadium Riyadh. If any one is planing to show up. Let us know. Details: ar-ar.facebook.com/event.php?eid=244239072300434&ref=nf PS: no tickets needed. its free to attend. Read More
Looking for Pakistani expats in Riyadh to help in a Marketing Survey by Roheet Shah
Hello, My name is Roheet Shah, and I am looking for Pakistani expats based in Riyadh who are willing to participate in a marketing survey. The survey asks a number of questions about how prominent Pakistanis (i.e., athletes, movie stars, ...
Hello, My name is Roheet Shah, and I am looking for Pakistani expats based in Riyadh who are willing to participate in a marketing survey. The survey asks a number of questions about how prominent Pakistanis (i.e., athletes, movie stars, ... Read More
Where to buy Laptop in Riyadh ? by IT Guy
Dear All, I am looking to buy a new laptop, however I am not certain about the locations/places. Looking forward for some advice, i.e. where to buy and the directions to reach there (still learning my way around here :rolleyes: ) Thanks ...
Dear All, I am looking to buy a new laptop, however I am not certain about the locations/places. Looking forward for some advice, i.e. where to buy and the directions to reach there (still learning my way around here :rolleyes: ) Thanks ... Read More
Flying with Saudi Airlines from London by Leedslad
I am flying with Saudi Airlines on Thursday to KSA for the first time. As you can probably expect I am likely to go over the luggage allowance... Typically on Saudi airlines they allow 30kg and then if you are a member of their frequent flyer ...
most importantly, each item in your luggage should not exceed 20KGs, otherwise they will ask you to re-open your luggage and re-pack it at the airport. for example, if you have a total luggage of 40KGs, make two bags of 20KG each. This way you can ... Read More
Help with Samsung Galaxy S by kamiii
Hi All, I was trying to upgrade the OS on my Samsung S, but ended up sumhow screwing it.I am not sure if I bricked I or sumthing. The screen just displays a phone icon and a computer icon with a broken line between them .. Any ideas ? tips ? ...
Batha, sony building, third floor. Service center for Both mashal al-asema and nadi al-itsalaat are there who happen to cover the warranty for most of the smart phones sold in riyadh. Read More
transfer family visa to work visa by urzeb
If some one is living on permanent family visa (dependent visa), gets job offer, job offer accepted. Can one transfer that permanent family visa to work visa while staying in KSA? (I heard: one need to go outside of KSA and come back with a fresh ...
If some one is living on permanent family visa (dependent visa), gets job offer, job offer accepted. Can one transfer that permanent family visa to work visa while staying in KSA? (I heard: one need to go outside of KSA and come back with a fresh ... Read More
June 17th? by rcknrobn6
Will you ladies be taking part in June 17's "Women of Saudi just DRIVE" day? What do you think will happen?
I think she was released after only a few hours.and got arrested again, she got arrested twice. Ofcoruse realeased , but I wonder about what were the terms of her release. Read More
June 17th? by rcknrobn6
Will you ladies be taking part in June 17's "Women of Saudi just DRIVE" day? What do you think will happen?
Yes, Arbab, I saw that on the news yesterday. She couldn't wait till the 17th? Maybe just some publicity? Gotta start somewhere! How did I know SOMEBODY was going to post that?:/rcknrobn6 .. I had a detailed debate with my wify on this subject ... Read More
June 17th? by rcknrobn6
Will you ladies be taking part in June 17's "Women of Saudi just DRIVE" day? What do you think will happen?
Just an update. The founder of so called 17th june event, got arrested. More info on.. http://www.facebook.com/pages/We-are-supporting-Manal-Alsharif/229788737035282 Read More
Question about IQAMA
Im finishing my contract with one club and I will get EXIT visa. My question: How long I have to make pause to enter Saudi Arabia on new Iqama from another club/sponsor? Somebody told me 6 months.Waiting for 6 months before your can re-enter the ... Read More
June 17th? by rcknrobn6
Will you ladies be taking part in June 17's "Women of Saudi just DRIVE" day? What do you think will happen?
Well, amegy, it looks as if "the Romans" are going to be driving on June 17. What say you?before letting the women drive in saudi, they will have to allow the co-education, let women go out without abayas and let them enter the resturants/shops ... Read More
June 17th? by rcknrobn6
Will you ladies be taking part in June 17's "Women of Saudi just DRIVE" day? What do you think will happen?
SEE, Arbab!! YOU are the reason they are NOT letting women drive. Ok, well not you, personally, but you know what I mean! One of the arguments is that the women would be harassed and teased by male drivers, and, yes, SOME of them would be ... Read More
June 17th? by rcknrobn6
Will you ladies be taking part in June 17's "Women of Saudi just DRIVE" day? What do you think will happen?
Well, amegy, it looks as if "the Romans" are going to be driving on June 17. What say you?before letting the women drive in saudi, they will have to allow the co-education, let women go out without abayas and let them enter the resturants/shops ... Read More
June 17th? by rcknrobn6
Will you ladies be taking part in June 17's "Women of Saudi just DRIVE" day? What do you think will happen?
When in Rome, do as the Romans do! I don't think any sane Saudi lady would go against the tide in this particular time of turmoil, let alone expats!agreed whole heartedly. Read More
June 17th? by rcknrobn6
Will you ladies be taking part in June 17's "Women of Saudi just DRIVE" day? What do you think will happen?
Will you ladies be taking part in June 17's "Women of Saudi just DRIVE" day? What do you think will happen?The only thing i see happening is people participating in such events, going back to their homes with a red exit stamp on their passports, ... Read More
Red Sand Biking - Location
Going towards riyadh airport, there is an exit for thumama and jandariya just before the airport checkpoint. Take the exit and go towards janadariya. There are total three round abouts on that road and with each round about, there are many ... Read More
Riyadh, you weren't this boring before! :( by eyeSha
Hello All! I'm Aisha! I'm not new in Riyadh, spent some good seven years here before I moved to Pakistan for higher studies. I've been visiting the kingdom regularly for the past 3 years to get my iqama re-stamped each time, and I never had any ...
Friends are fun, boyfriends aren't! so no thank you! :)have I been rejected ? cant I send you a chocolate box to make things better ....lol ... no matter what but a box of chocolates always do the trick!! ;) Read More