Eng.MAAKA
Egyptian expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
Egyptian, Married with children, 44 years old
Lives in Riyadh, Ar RiyÄá¸
Speaks English Arabic
Registration: 13 December 2018
New members of the Saudi Arabia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Saudi Arabia forum? Don't 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 ...
I'm not new in Saudi but new in Riyadh, still taking time to settle in Read More
Field Operations & Maintenance Manager
I'm looking for a job opportunity that utilize my skills and experience. I have 17 years of experience in operations and Maintenance Management in telecom industry
New members of the Saudi Arabia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Saudi Arabia forum? Don't 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 ...
Welcome to Saudi Arabia. I'm Adel from Egypt. It's my last days here Read More
Arab men can marry a filipina women?? by Jojo1818
I am filipina, and i had relationship with arab guy, he is saudi man and married man, but he is willing to divorce his wife just for me. But i dont want,.. he propose me and give a ring,. And he is always insist the wedding and he want to marry me ...
No, he doesn't have to get divorced. Muslims have up to 4 wives at a time. But yes, lady must be Muslim to be officially married even this is not Islamic rule as Muslim men can get married to Christian or Jewish ladies Read More
An affordable transport in dammam
It's very limited and not covering the whole city. You can rely on taxi, UBER or Careem rides Read More
Moving to Saudi Arabia from London
I hope some expat ladies to share her experience since men experience is definitely different since we focus on other things and don't pay attention to some details which women focus on 😊 Read More
Saudi council of Engineers SCE by Paresh370
Hello, I’m from india. This month Jan 2020 i have been applied on SCE for engineering membership but they send massage like “Please access your profile to complete the inefficiencies” when i login into SCE website they asking to ...
It might be some certificates of your education and qualification. I haven't provided my membership from my home country Read More
New members of the Saudi Arabia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Saudi Arabia forum? Don't 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 Karen, What do you mean by traveling while teaching? Do you mean during vacation? Well if so, the semester starts at the beginning of September and end by the end of December. Then start again in end of January and end by the end of April. During ... Read More
What's your favorite world city missing from this list? by kend0g187
Hi all. I moved back to the US after living abroad for 6 years and just can't get used to it. America is not for me. I will be working a remote job and planning to move somewhere... but where? My preferences are something like: -great annual ...
My favorite place to live is Malaysia or Singapore Read More
How do you felt when you was Hired overseas as office staffs by Contem talk
Hello everyone. How do you felt when you were directly hired overseas in a rural town? You never knew anyone from your country, local were hostile of you as the new office workers, and you have to endure their abusive work practices that pushed you ...
I'm introvert, and I feel so timid when meeting new people. So. Working overseas was a challenge for me but it helped me a lot to socialize more and communicate more and more than before Read More
Childrens play groups or play dates for 2 year old in Dammam by ExpatMama19
Hi I am a new expat from UK , have a 2 year old and wanted to find out more about any play groups I can access or local mums that have young kids who would like to arrange play dates ?
I hope you find like minded mama Read More
Ever too old or too young to be an expat? by Diksha
Hello everyone, This week, we would like for you to share with us your views on the perfect age to become an expat. Of course, depending on why and where you want to settle, there are programs which require you to be a certain age. Leaving those ...
It's not the age which decide. It's the experience and skills someone acquire along his/her career Read More
Affordable places to visit in Khobar, Dammam area
You can join internations group. The organizers are usually posting interesting events every weekend. The cost ranges from 50 to 200 SAR. Read More
New members of the Saudi Arabia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Saudi Arabia forum? Don't 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 ...
Hello everyone. I'm Mohamed from Egypt working in Dammam. It would be pleasure to meet new friends and share our thoughts, making some activities of mutual interests Read More
Moving to Dammam
He must arrive first, finalize resident identity issuance (Iqama). Then, he can apply for a Visa for you. Read More
Moving to Dammam
Once your husband finalizes his Iqama, he can apply to your visa either as a visitor or as a resident wife. For the lifestyle, Dammam is more flexible than other cities but still you need to follow saudi uniform as a woman but with uncovered hair ... Read More
New friends by M.tony
Hey this mahmoud I wanna meet new friends new culutres
Are you there because you are an engineer?Yes, I'm working in telecom industry. Read More
New friends by M.tony
Hey this mahmoud I wanna meet new friends new culutres
Hi I'm living in Dammam and would like to meet new friends Read More
New friends by M.tony
Hey this mahmoud I wanna meet new friends new culutres
Hi all. Nice to meet you Read More
WORK VISA
I don't think so، I believe your passport has full information Read More
Work from home jobs
Try online websites like upwork freelance peopleperhour toptal Read More
Has living abroad helped you become a better person? by Diksha
Hello everyone, As a member of the Expat.com community, you most probably haved lived and settled in one or more countries. Be it for your career, retirement or moving with your partner, leaving behind your comfort zone must have been a challenge. ...
Malaysia is the best. I dream of working there Read More
single guy looking for next destination by kuteguy
Thought i might post in the global section first and then narrow down to specific country/s. I am a 40 yr old guy - some would say tall, dark, and handsome. Well educated and financially secure (retired at 32). I have lived in 10 countries and ...
Armenia and Romania have the heaven girls Read More
Achieving your goals in a new country by mal
[b]Most people have their own goals in life to achieve. Some people live their life without any goals. Both are living but getting different benefits.[/b] Do you think we should need a goal/goals in our life? If yes, why? If not, why? As an expat ...
Goals changes as life priorities changes. Being an expat alone put higher pressure on personal life and priorities changes as we go. Read More
Dream came true? by mal
Being an expat, did your dream come true? Or was it an unavoidable life event happened in your life? I've heard comparing new husband with ex husband is not a good thing (even we do that all the time :D ) Do you always (or sometimes) ...
Every country has its own taste. But being abroad, I miss family and friends and suffering loneliness. Read More
Profession changing in iqama by Thouseef12
Hi. This is Thouseef from India. Currently am working in Riyadh. Currently my profession in iqama is foundation digger and I need to change it to engineer I heared that the process of changing profession in iqama has been cancelled. Please advise is ...
First profession on Iqama must be identical to the profession on passport. I'm asking if I changed on passport, shall I modify on iqama as well? Read More
Profession changing in iqama by Thouseef12
Hi. This is Thouseef from India. Currently am working in Riyadh. Currently my profession in iqama is foundation digger and I need to change it to engineer I heared that the process of changing profession in iqama has been cancelled. Please advise is ...
If I renewed the passport change the profession in the passport, shall I change it in Iqama as well? Is it mandatory to keep profession in both Iqama and passport identical? Read More
Medina by Mrsgilbert
Hi I'm sylvia from Malaysia. I will moved to Medina by next year. I have no idea how's the weather like. Is is colder than Jeddah during winter?
Medina weather is hot and dry almost the whole year. YouI'll experience low temperature in only 2 months in the winter with some rainy showers. Read More
EXPAT ~AFFAIRS by walterparrish
Having spent my working life in education, we often, (in England) employed lecturers who lived in one city during the week and went home at weekends. Most of these lecturers, both male and female, end up with a friendship circle in the town in which ...
You're welcome. It is nice I could get a chance for speaking up. Good luck for you :)You too 😊 Read More
EXPAT ~AFFAIRS by walterparrish
Having spent my working life in education, we often, (in England) employed lecturers who lived in one city during the week and went home at weekends. Most of these lecturers, both male and female, end up with a friendship circle in the town in which ...
That's totally right. Thanks for speaking up Read More
EXPAT ~AFFAIRS by walterparrish
Having spent my working life in education, we often, (in England) employed lecturers who lived in one city during the week and went home at weekends. Most of these lecturers, both male and female, end up with a friendship circle in the town in which ...
Sometimes it's not easy to find someone of my style. People are different. Culture is also different and sometimes restrict getting involved easily Read More
EXPAT ~AFFAIRS by walterparrish
Having spent my working life in education, we often, (in England) employed lecturers who lived in one city during the week and went home at weekends. Most of these lecturers, both male and female, end up with a friendship circle in the town in which ...
It's a matter how do we as expats survive abroad alone far from friends and families Read More
Good IVF clinics in Dammam or Khobar by Priya30
Hi. Please suggest a good IVF clinic in Dammam or Khobar. Could not find any. Thanks.
Did you check Mouasat hospital? Read More
Is having an affair as an expat always inevitable? by Queen of the Suburbs
I hear that expats always end up getting lonely and having affairs? Is this true? Any confessions or stories to share? I'm new to this all and terrified about the prospect of the dynamics of my marriage changing.... Queenie
Sex and love are so correlated but Men and women are mentally different regarding it. Love and sex are two faces for one coin to the girl. To have sex with a girl, man has to be in her heart through love. For man, it's the opposite, to be in his ... Read More
Discussion & tips on savings & investment options for expats by think-tankk
Hi all Most of us never have enough to set something aside for rainy days (but being desi) almost all of us also strive to set a little something no matter what! So the topic of discussion is: What is your top saving/investment tips for an ...
Hi XTang, Could you please recommend some offshoring banks and what's the minimum deposit that they accept. Read More
Discussion & tips on savings & investment options for expats by think-tankk
Hi all Most of us never have enough to set something aside for rainy days (but being desi) almost all of us also strive to set a little something no matter what! So the topic of discussion is: What is your top saving/investment tips for an ...
Thank you. So, the same apply to international banks regarding the long process despite Shariah laws. Read More
Discussion & tips on savings & investment options for expats by think-tankk
Hi all Most of us never have enough to set something aside for rainy days (but being desi) almost all of us also strive to set a little something no matter what! So the topic of discussion is: What is your top saving/investment tips for an ...
Thanks guys for this fruitful discussion and sharing knowledge. I need to apply some techniques in order to achieve my two goals: 1- Investing my money rather than keeping it in a bank 2- Protecting my money against Currency weakening as USD and ... Read More
Best Investment to save your money value
Hi Expats, As an expat, what's the best Investment that utilize low time and save your savings value while working abroad. Read More
Is having an affair as an expat always inevitable? by Queen of the Suburbs
I hear that expats always end up getting lonely and having affairs? Is this true? Any confessions or stories to share? I'm new to this all and terrified about the prospect of the dynamics of my marriage changing.... Queenie
So, you're following self control concept or you're having your partner abroad? Read More
Is having an affair as an expat always inevitable? by Queen of the Suburbs
I hear that expats always end up getting lonely and having affairs? Is this true? Any confessions or stories to share? I'm new to this all and terrified about the prospect of the dynamics of my marriage changing.... Queenie
This is interesting topic because it's really critical especially if one partner doesn't want to join the expat in his journey Read More
Fresh Appetite for Being Alone by FeminineHeart
Antisocial behavior is a trait of intelligence in a world full of conformists. The poet, the artist, the sleuth- whoever sharpens our perception tends to be antisocial. They cannot go along with currents and trends. I'm on the benevolent side of ...
Yes, that's definitely true. Not all people will be in harmony with you Read More
any one know online jobs ? by rita1212
good afternoon :) I am looking for income from online jobs if you know kindly advice . regards ,
I think Al Mowasat is the best. Read More
Female partner in Tennis or Tennis Table
I hope someone could help Read More
Beach use for ladies by Norasalman
I’m new in dammam and I’m asking where can I go to a beach and swim in the area? I’m a single female. Many thanks
I have no idea but beaches in summer is like suicide. Better to wait till next autumn where the weather is better. At summer, you can enjoy closed swimming pools Read More
any one know online jobs ? by rita1212
good afternoon :) I am looking for income from online jobs if you know kindly advice . regards ,
You can apply on freelancer websites like Up work Freelance People per hour Fivver Read More
Good standing certificate from Saudi Council by Annetee
Hi! Is there anyone here trying to obtain Good standing certificate from Saudi Council for Health Specialties thru Mumaris plus but unable to get since the license registration is expired already? My license got expired 5 years ago (2014). They ...
What's good standing certificate? :cheers: Read More