Dawief2604
South African expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
41
Contacts
15
About me
South African
Lives in Dammam, Eastern Province
Speaks Afrikaans and English... starting to learn Arabic
Registration: 24 November 2018
Courier from DAMMAM to JHB
Hi guys... I need to send a few boxes to South Africa from Dammam.. probably around 4 boxes, approximately 100kg... advice or recommendations will be appreciated Read More
New to Saudi Arabia by Nazihaht
Hi There I am a south african from cape town that will be relocating in September to Khobar with my 2 kids. I am a fuel trader by profession and my last role was heading the Marine commercial portfolio for vivo energy. I am looking to integrate ...
Great pleasure... yeah, most compounds are fine.. just have to pay attention to the community in the compound... are you going to find a compound once you arrive? Where will you stay in the time you are looking for a compound? Keep in mind most ... Read More
New to Saudi Arabia by Nazihaht
Hi There I am a south african from cape town that will be relocating in September to Khobar with my 2 kids. I am a fuel trader by profession and my last role was heading the Marine commercial portfolio for vivo energy. I am looking to integrate ...
Hi... ja, the toughest part is to leave South Africa... just remember why you are leaving, and focus on settling ASAP... you are obviously not going to work, right? Choose your compound carefully... most compounds are very nice, but be aware of who ... Read More
New to Saudi Arabia by Nazihaht
Hi There I am a south african from cape town that will be relocating in September to Khobar with my 2 kids. I am a fuel trader by profession and my last role was heading the Marine commercial portfolio for vivo energy. I am looking to integrate ...
Hi... it is a bit early to say, they've been here just over a week, and it is not a good to arrive here... Steaming hot summer and over Eid holidays... but I am sure they will adapt just fine. Schools are only starting in September, so most ... Read More
New to Saudi Arabia by Nazihaht
Hi There I am a south african from cape town that will be relocating in September to Khobar with my 2 kids. I am a fuel trader by profession and my last role was heading the Marine commercial portfolio for vivo energy. I am looking to integrate ...
Hi Nazihah Did you get more info on your questions? In regard to accommodation... will you be getting a housing allowance, or will you the company be providing housing? With Schooling it will be best to find schools once here, the few we enquired ... Read More
Cargo Customs Dammam by Dawief2604
Hi guys My wife is sending some boxes (household items, nothing for resale) from South Africa to Dammam. I opted to collect it myself as the cost to get an agent to do it is ridiculous. Can someone please guide me with the process and cost to ...
Hi... we used a South African courier company that sent it by air. Delivered within 2 days. We had all prepacked in big plastic crates, they collected it from our house in South Africa I think the location was determined by the courier company. One ... Read More
Cargo Customs Dammam by Dawief2604
Hi guys My wife is sending some boxes (household items, nothing for resale) from South Africa to Dammam. I opted to collect it myself as the cost to get an agent to do it is ridiculous. Can someone please guide me with the process and cost to ...
Hi... sorry, i thought i did reply, obviously didnt go through. Yes, the "Tracking document" the courier company gives you is the Waybill. The waybill have the sender's (your wife)details, and the receiver's (your) details. We had ... Read More
Cargo Customs Dammam by Dawief2604
Hi guys My wife is sending some boxes (household items, nothing for resale) from South Africa to Dammam. I opted to collect it myself as the cost to get an agent to do it is ridiculous. Can someone please guide me with the process and cost to ...
Hi... yes, very quick and easy. Only Iqama and waybill needed. Only paid for storage, no customs. Read More
Bringing Stepchild / Step-Child to Saudi Arabia by LightVader
I wanted to share my experience of bringing my stepdaughter to Saudi Arabia. I had kids on my iqama in Saudi Arabia. I got divorced, my ex-wife did not return but my kids continued to retain their iqamas. I got remarried and my new wife has a ...
Thanks for the info... Will the same process be followed for a single parent wanting to bring his daughters? I have a friend that is divorced, he wants to bring his 2 daughters to Saudi, but were told single parents are not allowed to bring their ... Read More
Cargo Customs Dammam
Hi guys My wife is sending some boxes (household items, nothing for resale) from South Africa to Dammam. I opted to collect it myself as the cost to get an agent to do it is ridiculous. Can someone please guide me with the process and cost to ... Read More
Accommodation for 1 week by Janlouisechane
Hi Guys, my name is Jan , and i am from Witbank Mpumalanga, i have been working in Saudi (in the oil industry for the past4 years, i need to stay over one week extra in Khobar, Damam or Dharan, if i have to stay with somebody i will pay rent as ...
Try Al Seef hotel... gave me a good rate... https://maps.app.goo.gl/dCCExoc4o323qtco6 Read More
Calling all UNISA Students studying PGCE by Merseyside
Hi , I am currently doing my PGCE through UNISA and would like to get an additional exam centre set up in Dammam. In order to do this I would need to collect data on the number of students enrolled in the PGCE, for UNISA. Please inbox me if ...
Any feedback on this post? UNISA examination centre in the East? Read More
Living expenses with 8000SAR Salary by Narayana uppuluri
Hi, I got an offer for 8000SAR per month 5600 Basic 1400 Accomodation 1000 Travel Am travelling alone how much will I be able to save if I move to Riyadh with this salary Pls suggest.
It all depends on what you are looking for and where you work... you can possibly get a furnished apartment walking distance from work for 1500 a month, with very little travel expenses... if you cook yourself you will save alot... eating out or ... Read More
Used cars by Dawief2604
Hi all... I urgently need to buy a used car, on finance, I dont have cash... Ive been to 2 used car showrooms and they only want cash... strangely the new car showrooms dont have used (trade in cars)... I can look in Dammam or Khobar area... advise ...
HAHAHAHAHAHA... i also want to stay as far as possible from leasing... Read More
Used cars by Dawief2604
Hi all... I urgently need to buy a used car, on finance, I dont have cash... Ive been to 2 used car showrooms and they only want cash... strangely the new car showrooms dont have used (trade in cars)... I can look in Dammam or Khobar area... advise ...
Thank you for your reply Tansari.. Can you maybe suggest a dealer? Ive been to a Nissan, Hyundai and Toyota dealer and they told me they only do new cars... Ive been in the area aroubd Darrien mall... Read More
Used cars
Hi all... I urgently need to buy a used car, on finance, I dont have cash... Ive been to 2 used car showrooms and they only want cash... strangely the new car showrooms dont have used (trade in cars)... I can look in Dammam or Khobar area... advise ... Read More
Driver's license - Please help by Dawief2604
Hi Guys I need direction please... I am very confused about the process to get a driver's license in Saudi... I read so mamy different posts on the internet regarding the application that i dont know where to start... all differ... some say you ...
Hi Stan...Depending on which country you from... they just issued me a new license. Ik from south africa... it might be that you are worried for no reason... i went day one to get a file opened... copy of passport, copy of iqama, copy of drivers ... Read More
Things to do in Dammam, Khobar, Jubail by Dawief2604
Hi guys... Ive been in Dammam now for a month and have not been doing much as I was mostly arranging accommodation, driver's license and car in my spare time... But excitingly my family might come for a short visit at the end of February... I am ...
Thank you guys... i will consider all suggestions and share my experiences here. Read More
Things to do in Dammam, Khobar, Jubail
Hi guys... Ive been in Dammam now for a month and have not been doing much as I was mostly arranging accommodation, driver's license and car in my spare time... But excitingly my family might come for a short visit at the end of February... I am ... Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Hi Priscilla I am still new in Damma, so have not experienced everything just yet, however can surely can share some info... I am currently renting a 1 bedroom furnished apartment in Dammam... it is 150 Riyal a night, but long / monthly stays are ... Read More
Motorcycle and car License in Saudi Arabia by justnoone
can i car driving license be consider to drive a motorcycle here in ksa? thanks in advance for the information..
Yes, my understanding is you have to do everything again.. I did my car driver's last week and met a guy that went for his motorcycle license, he had to do everything again, inlc the computer test Read More
Driver's license - Please help by Dawief2604
Hi Guys I need direction please... I am very confused about the process to get a driver's license in Saudi... I read so mamy different posts on the internet regarding the application that i dont know where to start... all differ... some say you ...
Thank you Brother... as said, don't ask me what i did, i couldn't understand the guys half the time... all i know is that i am searching for a car... Read More
Driver's license - Please help by Dawief2604
Hi Guys I need direction please... I am very confused about the process to get a driver's license in Saudi... I read so mamy different posts on the internet regarding the application that i dont know where to start... all differ... some say you ...
Guys... in all honesty... i dont know what the process is... but i just got my license... no lessons, no tests, just drove in a circle and done... Obviously with relevant documentation... Iqama and copy of Originally south African license, ... Read More
Driver's license - Please help by Dawief2604
Hi Guys I need direction please... I am very confused about the process to get a driver's license in Saudi... I read so mamy different posts on the internet regarding the application that i dont know where to start... all differ... some say you ...
Hi guys... I am going tomorrow for my 1st appointment... hopefully only... was there yesterday to open file and all paperwork in order... Instructor said if i can show i can drive i will get license straigjt away... wishfull thinking... But I so ... Read More
Money transfer from Saudi without iqama by Dawief2604
Hi guys... I need advise please... how can I transfer money from Saudi to South Africa without an Iqama. I am still waiting for my Iqama but urgently need to send money home.
Hi Viva... i was fortunate, received Iqama short after this... so opened a bank account to transfer... Try MoneyGram... i know NCB has MoneyGram Read More
Working visa
Mine took a month in South Africa... for Saudi Visa Read More
Driver's license - Please help by Dawief2604
Hi Guys I need direction please... I am very confused about the process to get a driver's license in Saudi... I read so mamy different posts on the internet regarding the application that i dont know where to start... all differ... some say you ...
Awesome!!!! Thank you so much... i will start tomorrow with the medical tests and photos... and get done as soon possible... Read More
Driver's license - Please help by Dawief2604
Hi Guys I need direction please... I am very confused about the process to get a driver's license in Saudi... I read so mamy different posts on the internet regarding the application that i dont know where to start... all differ... some say you ...
Thank you... so I must go to test my skills before I go for medicals etc? Is there any need for Driving lessons? Read More
Driver's license - Please help
Hi Guys I need direction please... I am very confused about the process to get a driver's license in Saudi... I read so mamy different posts on the internet regarding the application that i dont know where to start... all differ... some say you ... Read More
Compounds in Jeddah
Hi Lindy... Yes, i were very interested in J-one, but they were fully occupied... but i were transferred to dammam in the mean time.. so thank goodness they were fully booked... i am sure i will stay in dammam now... Do you know Dammam at all? Read More
Compounds in Dammam by Dawief2604
Hi All I am being transferred from Jeddah to Dammam. Any suggestions or recommendations on Compounds in Dammam?
Thank you so much... I am working at Dareen Mall... so as close as possible... I asked some locals and being told there is no Compounds in that area, because it is so close to the city centre. If not a compound, then atleast a proper clean 1 ... Read More
Compounds in Dammam
Hi All I am being transferred from Jeddah to Dammam. Any suggestions or recommendations on Compounds in Dammam? Read More
Public Beaches in Jeddah by Dawief2604
Hi all Can anyone please advise me on Public Beaches where we can swim and BBQ (braai) in and around Jeddah? Im from South Africa and so badly want to bbq a good piece of Steak and Lamb chop. I met a few Egyptian Colleagues here and their view on ...
Hi... Thank you... but i found out today im being transferred to Dammam. Read More
Compounds in Jeddah
Hi all... I am having a bit of a heard time finding Compounds in Jeddah... I know for a fact there is alot, but I found very little online... when I drive past a nice looking compound I cant find it online, it dows not even appear on Google Maps... ... Read More
Public Beaches in Jeddah by Dawief2604
Hi all Can anyone please advise me on Public Beaches where we can swim and BBQ (braai) in and around Jeddah? Im from South Africa and so badly want to bbq a good piece of Steak and Lamb chop. I met a few Egyptian Colleagues here and their view on ...
Thanx... what is a "Private beach"... do you pay to enter? Like a Resort? Can you 0lease recommend some... been driving around for an hour now and can't find anything... Read More
Public Beaches in Jeddah
Hi all Can anyone please advise me on Public Beaches where we can swim and BBQ (braai) in and around Jeddah? Im from South Africa and so badly want to bbq a good piece of Steak and Lamb chop. I met a few Egyptian Colleagues here and their view on ... Read More
Money transfer from Saudi without iqama by Dawief2604
Hi guys... I need advise please... how can I transfer money from Saudi to South Africa without an Iqama. I am still waiting for my Iqama but urgently need to send money home.
Thank you so much.. i will try them out!!! Read More
Money transfer from Saudi without iqama
Hi guys... I need advise please... how can I transfer money from Saudi to South Africa without an Iqama. I am still waiting for my Iqama but urgently need to send money home. Read More
New members of the Saudi Arabia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Saudi Arabia forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Hi... Im David... recently arrived in Jeddah... from South Africa... I urgently need to braai (bbq)... any suggestions around Jeddah. I am still in a hotel for now, most likely get own place by Jan 2018... any suggestions on good Compounds? Read More