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MemoMarah

MemoMarah

Member

Syrian expat in Saudi Arabia

Forum posts

23

Contacts

112

About me

Syrian

Speaks English & Arabic

Registration: 19 January 2020

MemoMarah
MemoMarah replied to a thread
9 months ago
megangoodacre

Moving to Riyadh as a single woman by megangoodacre

Hi All, I have received a job offer in Riyadh with a global corporate, to work in commercial real estate and development advisory. The job offer is amazing but I have concerns about what my life would look like living and working in the Kingdom as a ...

MemoMarah

Hi Meg,Congratulations on receiving your job offer — that’s a fantastic opportunity! 🌟Regarding life in Riyadh as a single female:Work Life: In global corporates, the work culture is generally professional and quite similar to ... Read More

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MemoMarah replied to a thread
2 years ago
Speechguru001

Can I Rent an Apartment without Iqama ? by Speechguru001

Hi, my name is Ahmad and I will be arriving on a multiple visitor visa. Can I rent a furnished apartment without having Iqama?Thanks

MemoMarah

hi Ahmed, good morning and welcome to KSA ..yes you can based on your passport. Read More

MemoMarah
MemoMarah replied to a thread
3 years ago
engrmajeed026

Saudi Engineering Council by engrmajeed026

I have a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering with less than 5year's experience. I want to go for Saudi Engineering Council but because of lack of exp. I can go just for Technician certification.I search alot to choose type of technician ...

MemoMarah

@joicasamayorscci of course you can , there are a lot of ID offices & construction companies looking for Cad operator or draftswoman.good luck Read More

MemoMarah
MemoMarah replied to a thread
3 years ago
mnakamary

Signing contract in qiwa by mnakamary

Hello fellows I have problem. My boss is telling me to sign a contract in qiwa but with less salary than the one in the written contract saying he will change change the basic salary once I get my practicing license. What should I do because he is ...

MemoMarah

@mnakamary Dear ,1st of all you have to reject QIWA contract and put the reason clearly , this is in case only if you have signed paper agreement showing the different salary.after that you have to see what is the reaction from their side then you ... Read More

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MemoMarah replied to a thread
3 years ago
mnakamary

Signing contract in qiwa by mnakamary

Hello fellows I have problem. My boss is telling me to sign a contract in qiwa but with less salary than the one in the written contract saying he will change change the basic salary once I get my practicing license. What should I do because he is ...

MemoMarah

@Daniela Leroy4 if you have work visa and agreement with good salary don't hesitate to come , everything will be under government control & roles. Read More

MemoMarah
MemoMarah replied to a thread
3 years ago
mnakamary

Signing contract in qiwa by mnakamary

Hello fellows I have problem. My boss is telling me to sign a contract in qiwa but with less salary than the one in the written contract saying he will change change the basic salary once I get my practicing license. What should I do because he is ...

MemoMarah

@mnakamary you can reject the contract if the salary is not matching your signed paper agreement , if you reject Qiwa contract make sure to put the reason clearly.after that if they terminate you , you may go to the court and they will fix all your ... Read More

MemoMarah
MemoMarah replied to a thread
3 years ago
gauravkalair

Umm Al Hamam GHARBI by gauravkalair

Hey :)Does anyone know if Umm Al Hamam GHARBI is a good place to stay for a new expact? :) I have found a really nice place which I would like to live in but just wanted to see if anyone had any ideas how the district is? Thanks :)Gaurav

MemoMarah

@gauravkalair go ahead , don't worry Umm Al Hamam GHARBI is good place , I lived there for two years without any issue , but here in Riyadh I suggest to rent a flat near to your job location because the Traffic will waste your time if it is far.if ... Read More

MemoMarah
MemoMarah replied to a thread
3 years ago
Careers Careers

Albanian moving to Saudi by Careers Careers

Hello,I am a female Albanian, got a job offer in Saudi. The company issued work visa for me but I need to process it in Tirana. Is there an agency you would recommend to help me sort out the documents (police clearance, degree attestation, medicals ...

MemoMarah

Hello every country has a certified agent to submit your paper to the embassytry to contact the embassy at Tirana , I think this information will be useful to you Saudi Arabian Embassy in Tirana, Albania Kavaja Str, no. 116 Tirana ... Read More

MemoMarah
MemoMarah replied to a thread
3 years ago
FA48

Couple in KSA looking to meet new people by FA48

Hello Everyone. We are moving back to KSA after some years, looking forward to meeting new people, singles or married all good with us. Thank you.

MemoMarah

@Yoginee as a suggestion , why don't you remove the very old posts ?!!!! Read More

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MemoMarah replied to a thread
3 years ago
Sehrish16

Arabian homes compound by Sehrish16

Hi! I am a teacher moving from the UK to Riyadh in august with my husband and 2 kids. We will be staying in the Arabian Homes compound. I can barely find any info about this compound online, can anyone shed some light on what this compound is like? ...

MemoMarah

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Arabian+homes+compound/@24.7464393,46.6972065,15.42z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x3e2f029b16c1c787:0x136d6a65e384961!8m2!3d24.7476457!4d46.6994753!16s%2Fg%2F11yjq8tf0all details are here. Read More

MemoMarah
MemoMarah replied to a thread
3 years ago

Birth Certificate

I had lost the birth certificate of my daughter , unfortunately I don't have its number or a copy of it.I already submitted my documents officially to the civil affairs in Riyadh to get another original copy but they refused because I don't have its ... Read More

MemoMarah
MemoMarah replied to a thread
3 years ago
Fathima2023

Visit visa delay by Fathima2023

Salaams! Has anyone applied for visit visa during last month and it got approved?The one I applied has not got approved yet, even though I applied 3 weeks ago.If anyone got, please let me know.

MemoMarah

you are welcome Read More

MemoMarah
MemoMarah replied to a thread
3 years ago
Fathima2023

Visit visa delay by Fathima2023

Salaams! Has anyone applied for visit visa during last month and it got approved?The one I applied has not got approved yet, even though I applied 3 weeks ago.If anyone got, please let me know.

MemoMarah

I submitted one before two weeks but still pending if the request for Father, Mother , Wife , and sons under 18 years then I think no issue and will be approved but for others may be rejected. Read More

MemoMarah
MemoMarah replied to a thread
3 years ago
vivekpmc

Anybody selling a treadmill in good condition? by vivekpmc

I want a treadmill in good condition,if anyone is willing to sell it.Thanks

MemoMarah

oh funny , his request on 2016 and your offer on 2023 after 7 years maybe he is still waiting , Good luck Read More

MemoMarah
MemoMarah replied to a thread
3 years ago

looking for used car

Hello all ,I am looking for used car , free of accident , should be 7 seats like Santa fee , Jeep Cherokee , Mazda CX9 or any suitable brand.if you have feel free to contact me anytime.thanks. Read More

MemoMarah
MemoMarah replied to a thread
3 years ago
Geraldine Francis

Syrian boyfriend by Geraldine Francis

I have a boyfriend for a couple of months now, I just want to know if he is serious to me or I will run as early much better😊. I met him in a dating site, I was broke so I find way to forget the pain from my previous boyfriend. At first I ...

MemoMarah

may be he is married , many of Syrian men do that Read More

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MemoMarah replied to a thread
3 years ago
gorish_123

guitar classes by gorish_123

hi guys, i am looking for guitar classes in jubail, i am intermidiate guitar player and can play many songs as well i am looking for some advance guitar classes for acoustics. plz suggest any group or tutor so that i can joined.

MemoMarah

@Chris so , why u don't remove the old posts. ? Read More

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MemoMarah replied to a thread
3 years ago
kalearh

Single female in Jubail by kalearh

Hello everyone, I am a single 31yo female and I have an interview for a teaching job in Jubail. I am interested to know a bit more how is it for single female to live in Jubail, since most of what I could find was coming as family. Any advice or ...

MemoMarah

so , why u don't remove the old posts. ? Read More

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MemoMarah replied to a thread
4 years ago
GuestPoster2910

End of service benefits settlement on final exit by GuestPoster2910

I resigned from a company in jubail worked for 23 years. Would like to know if as per Saudi law transportation allowances are included in the ESB in addition to the basic and housing allowances. Would any members answer quickly because next week I ...

MemoMarah

I am working with contracting company in Riyadh. The company released all ESB including housing and transportation not basic salary only Take care and check the issue with labour law If you get all you shall invite us for a party Good luck. Read More

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MemoMarah replied to a thread
6 years ago
Julien

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 ...

MemoMarah

Hi I am from Syria living in Riyadh since 12 years ago , and working as civil engineer at construction company. i am interested looking for friends from other culture and meet with them and may help each others. *** Best regards Read More

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MemoMarah joined Connecticut expat community
6 years ago