Ahmed
@25january
Egyptian expat in Saudi Arabia
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88
About me
Egyptian
Lives in Riyadh, Ar Riyad
Speaks English, Arabic
Registration: 20 June 2012
Is New born Baby get iqama under Wife's Sponsership by jibuonly4u
Hello, we are in confusion about our child iqama process.. Me came to KSA by Visiting Visa and not having Iqama.. and my wife working in MOH as Nurse had Iqama. we had a baby last month here in KSA.. and we got everything for baby from birth ...
That’s totally right, Saudi Arabia not allowing mother sponsorship to new born baby “was born inside Saudi Arabia” the father of the baby must follow all the procedures to issue his or her certificate of birth followed by Iqama ... Read More
Delayed Salaries & Labour Court Complaint Procedure by GUL NAWA
Dear All, If anyone has any experience currently in 2020 for Labour court complaint in case of long delayed salaries issue by employer company,Please share the procedure & experience JazakAllah
Hello It has a standard procedures 1- file a case in the nearest Labor office to your employer office. 2- start searching for a new job, and you can transfer your sponsorship under specific conditions 3- expect that the process could take some ... Read More
Delayed Salaries by Pezzer
Good morning all. I am currently 9 months delay on salaries, I do appreciate the current world situations, however the company I am employed by seem to be making zero efforts to bring this situation up to date. This is the same situation for all ...
Hello Following steps would give you a proper solution 1- file a case in nearest labor office 2- try to find another job 3- you can immediately transfer your sponsorship to the new employer (by law) no need for the current employer to accept. ... Read More
Compounds in Riyadh, close to DQ by Naz_
Hi guys, My wife and I are moving to Riyadh in a few weeks. I will be working in the Diplomatic Quarter so I'm looking for a compound not too far away. I’ve noticed all the nice compounds are usually on the opposite side of the city ...
Hello I am living in a compound very near to DQ in al Khuzama district, it’s not new compound but really well-maintained Inbox me if you would like to have a visit. Read More
A Saudi girl looking to make American friends in Riyadh by Aseel_
Hi, I'm 27 years old and i was born in America but unfortunately never got to meet many Americans where I live now and I would really like to make friends and communicate with the communities here :). I'd say I'm pretty easygoing and ...
Okay So let me update your information, now in Saudi Arabia the living experience is as normal as any other country for sure with some restrictions like any other Muslim country in the region. All is good now dude 😃 Regards Read More
A Saudi girl looking to make American friends in Riyadh by Aseel_
Hi, I'm 27 years old and i was born in America but unfortunately never got to meet many Americans where I live now and I would really like to make friends and communicate with the communities here :). I'd say I'm pretty easygoing and ...
What would make it not fine with Saudi authorities ? 😁 Read More
Experiences of single females living off compound. by SLM8
Hi, I will be interviewing for a teaching position at a Language Centre located in Riyadh. The package seems quite good but my concern is the accommodation - at first they led me to believe it would be on a compound but after questioning this they ...
What I said is a living experience and has no relation to safety, Saudi Arabia very safe country but definitely there are culture differences the expat should expect and need to be ready for and that was my advise all about. Read More
Experiences of single females living off compound. by SLM8
Hi, I will be interviewing for a teaching position at a Language Centre located in Riyadh. The package seems quite good but my concern is the accommodation - at first they led me to believe it would be on a compound but after questioning this they ...
Hello, Welcome to Saudi Arabia. From my previous experience I would say that living in a compound for a female western expat is much better than an appartement for the following reasons 1- Gated compound gives more secured spaces to live as you ... Read More
residence near ksu, riyadh by sajnaenglish
got an offer from king Saud university. please can anyone let me know about good residential areas near king Saud university?
Hello There is a Westeen compound 5 minutes driving distance from KSU It called Afyaa Al Waha very nice place Read More
my saudi council renewal is rejected by cathcath22
hello sir/mam can u help me, i apply for saudi council renewal and the saudi council returned my application because it is said there that there is no attachment as a return reason so i uploaded and resubmit again and then after a few days they ...
Hi I did not meant to say that, I just describe what happened to me and what was the solution that I used to solve the problem. Regards, Read More
Marriage in jeddah
Hi from a legal perspective, if you want to marry her inside Saudi Arabia, your girlfriend should have a valid Iqama in order to stay with you, if not, even if you marry her inside Saudi Arabia, you need to apply for a family visa and go through ... Read More
my saudi council renewal is rejected by cathcath22
hello sir/mam can u help me, i apply for saudi council renewal and the saudi council returned my application because it is said there that there is no attachment as a return reason so i uploaded and resubmit again and then after a few days they ...
Hi I faced the same scenario five years ago, and I solved by changing my profession to a new one that not required a license within the industry that I belong to. In many cases, the bachelor degree from different countries are not recognized here ... Read More
Urgent- eye surgery
Hi. It depends whether you are going to use the services through your medical insurance service provider or not, anyway try to visit their web-site https://tabbaraoptical.com/contact-us/ Regards, Read More
visa for family
Hi As far as I know, your salary should be not less than 4,000 SAR and your employer must approve your visa request form, the profession may be a problem Regards, Read More
Visiting Riyadh on Umrah Visa ? by ali_hassan00
Hello Can someone please tell that It is allowed to travel to Riyadh while on Umrah Visa.? According to the below mentioned news. https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/umrah-visa-holders-can-visit-any-saudi-city-1.2279930 Does anyone has ...
Hi Visiting Saudi Arabia with Umrah visa allows you to tour within the Two Holy Cities (Makkah and Madinah), other than this is not allowed. Regards, Read More
Expired Family visit visa by Kausar A
Hi, My husband and my son came with family visit visa. Before 1 week of expiration, I renewed it through Abshier. But unfortunately, I forgot to click the extend visa last option just for confirmation. It showed that extended to next month of Dec. ...
Hi unfortunately, it's a big problem. I strongly advise you to go to Wafedin departement to explain the situation, ignoring the case will make it bigger. Regards, Read More
First Time Iqama Medica in KSA by MUAUsman
I needed to get my first iqama so i went to local hospital for Pre Employment Medical Test. They did clinical checkups and took urine test but blood and stool sample was not taken. Is that okay? Because some of my friends told me they should also ...
Hi it's okay, just wait for 3-5 working days to have the result online through your employer online system Regards, Read More
Yellow slip istiqdam
Hi As far as I know, after issue the Yellow slip it should be valid for three months. Regards, Read More
Error on iqama proffesion in absher account by Saad R
There is a question mark in absher account on iqama profession, when click on it shows visit to civil affairs to update information. Whats is the resaon for that.
Aha ! this is a logical reason. you need to have a license if your profession requires so as per Saudi labor code Regards, Read More
Moving to khobar, need advice in securing a job in a british schools
Hi first of all, moving to Khobar is a good step (it's the most beautiful city in Saudi Arabia) I lived there for almost 5 years. Actually I come from the construction industry, so I am not qualified to answer your questions, however, I would ... Read More
Departure
Sure you can my friend King Khaled International Airport terminal 1 easy to find in Google maps, you need to reserve time for Riyadh traffic All the best Regards, Read More
Dependent fees by Fatima0909
Hello everyone, need some help regarding bringing my family up to Saudi Arabia, how much will the dependent fees cost to bring them up for each person, also do I pay this amount monthly, upfront? How does it work? Need this information urgently, if ...
As a rule of thumb! if you want to know how much money you need to pay for your current dependants Go to your online banking, and apply for paying dependants fees, put your iqama number and the end date of your iqama (in process of renewal add ... Read More
Renewal of saudi council without chamber of commerce seal
Hi Regulations in the Saudi Council are very restricted to legality, as far as I know, Champer of Commerce is a must in all communicated documents. better to go through their website for more details. All the best!. Regards, Read More
Error on iqama proffesion in absher account by Saad R
There is a question mark in absher account on iqama profession, when click on it shows visit to civil affairs to update information. Whats is the resaon for that.
Better to do a visit to the nearest (Jawazat office) to figure out the problem, or let any Saudi friend in the company that you are enrolled check on behalf of you. It could be related to your profession itself, which needs a visit to (Labor ... Read More
Final Exit without Employees Consent by indmate
I am an Indian, my sponsor made Final Exit Visa when I asked him transfer of Sponsorship. My Iqama will be expired on 12 sept 2019 and I have to leave the country before this date. I sent him a Request for Sponsorship Transfer but he is not ...
Unfortunately, you have to comply with the final exit visa as it's your sponsor right, from my previous experience, those kinds of conflicts could be solved by negotiations. as long as the employer does not violate the labor code, he is in good ... Read More
My drivers License Expired a week before on my old Iqama
Hi Haleem I faced the same situation 2013 All you need to do is to go through the process of having a driveling license and inform the officer that you already hold an expired one You will be paid the governmental charges and in the same day you ... Read More
Sponsor is not giving Iqama transfer by tabraiz
Hi, I came here with my own visa 3 years ago. Recently i got an offer from a good company to which I accepted. My current employer accepted my resignation, but my sponsor (Kafeel) is not willing to give transfer. Its my own visa/iqama, my current ...
Hi As long as your sponsorship under his name, he has the right to issue a final exist visa The only way that may help you is to have an evidences that your employer is not following labor laws like 1- not being paid for the last three months 2- ... Read More
Iqama - waiting notice to turn to green since many days! by RajivTrivedi
Hi I have already registered with SEC & my first fees paid by my sponsor Now One message displayed in Profile that "the info is not updated by directorate General of passport" in yellow colour and my HR team told me to wait until it ...
You can contact the MOI customer services by phone, however, most of the cases you will not find valuable information, if the situation is critical, the organization can pay money through system inside MOI to expedite the process we did it before ... Read More
Family visit visa by Uwes
I'm an Indian working in Saudi Arabia. Want to know about family visit visa fee. Is it really reduced?
It depends on the service provider ( varies from 80$ - 240 $ ) Read More
Iqama - waiting notice to turn to green since many days! by RajivTrivedi
Hi I have already registered with SEC & my first fees paid by my sponsor Now One message displayed in Profile that "the info is not updated by directorate General of passport" in yellow colour and my HR team told me to wait until it ...
Hi Unfourenatly it may take several weeks based on how many points need to be achieved Read More
Fine for exceeding by Umaima Ameen
Assalamualaikum.. My husband got multiple visa for 3 months on 14th August.. He just came for few days and went back. He is willing to come back on 29th October and the visa expires on 11th November.. If he is willing to stay for 2 more days how ...
Hi As Mickey said, your husband need to renew his visa since legally he will not be able to enter Saudi if his multiple re-entry visa is expired. Best Regards, Ahmed Read More
Any British Nurses In Jedddah?
Dear Cshayes Welcome in Saudi Arabia in advance :) Let me share my experience in Jeddah and Saudi Arabia in general. Honestly you will find cultural differences as well as different life style, however Jeddah considered as one of the top city ... Read More
Want to get Back to India - dont like my work - how to go back? by Tabrwzkhan29
Dear All, I am here in Dammam on Purchaser Visa, from JUne 2015. Got my Ikama also, but my company is not good, and I am forced to do labor job in an outward location from city in a warehouse, not even getting salary. I have asked many a times ...
Dear friend First of all don't be worry, simply contact your embassy and support your side with documents and be sure you will find support Best of luck Ahmed Read More
IELTS. . by Dr.TNM
I need any information in IELTS test..
Dear Dr TNM I experienced IELTS exam on 2011, it consisted of the following parts :- Listening skills on which you listen the a conversation while answering some questions related to it. Reading skills on which you read a paragraph or article and ... Read More
ami hospitals ksa - Can i live with my wife at my expenses? by mohammad rais
sir I have been selected for dental technician in ami ksa. he is providing share accomodation. can I call my wife on my expenses. or can I rent separate room. where I can live with wife
Dear Friend The procedures as follow 1- check your visa profession if it's allow you to request a family visa, if not you can request a family visit for them. 2- Contact the hospital HR department to satisfy the documentation. 3- For family ... Read More
nikkah marrige in KSA by Coldsun100
Kindly tell me how make nikkah marrige in KSA.m here on work visa..n my fiancy is in USA ..n i want to do nikkah on phone..skype etc..kindly anyone tell me is this possible in ksa..
Dear Friend! I would like to advise you to contact any Islamic center near to you, this is so sensitive issue needs an expert to guide you to the correct way. Best of Luck Ahmed Read More
Life in Saudi by s.h.b
Hi, We are considering moving to Saudi Arabia as my husband has got a really good offer in Refinery... I will be obliged if i get to know the facts about life in Saudi from you. I am a working woman and we have a daughter. Life in India is good. I ...
Yes you're right. They don't have time to pay to get comments removed online. As they have more important things to do with their time, such as cutting heads, hands, attacking Shi'as, Sufi's, ensuring women can't drive, making ... Read More
Inquiry about loans
Dear Friend! I think it's better for you to visit the nearest branch of your Bank account to submit your inquiry, they will provide you with valuable answers, trust me. Best Regards, Ahmed Read More
Why do I need an iqama? by teacherlady_kp
Hello everyone, My name is Kierstien (female from USA) and I am looking to come to KSA to teach English. Some of the employers I have been contacted by want me to come to KSA on a visa that would not allow me to have an iqama. Is this legal? Do ...
Hi! The only explanation of this situation that you would provide a visit visa for a period of time, but if they told you that you will provide a work visa, that's mean there is a problem. Any resident in Saudi Arabia enter the country with a ... Read More
Life in Saudi by s.h.b
Hi, We are considering moving to Saudi Arabia as my husband has got a really good offer in Refinery... I will be obliged if i get to know the facts about life in Saudi from you. I am a working woman and we have a daughter. Life in India is good. I ...
Could you please give me reasons why you should think twice ? what is the meaning of Wahabi-Saudi and what it the relation between this and Expat life in Saudi Arabia ? Best Regards, AhmedI can't give you reasons on here, although I would ... Read More
Life in Saudi by s.h.b
Hi, We are considering moving to Saudi Arabia as my husband has got a really good offer in Refinery... I will be obliged if i get to know the facts about life in Saudi from you. I am a working woman and we have a daughter. Life in India is good. I ...
Could you please give me reasons why you should think twice ? what is the meaning of Wahabi-Saudi and what it the relation between this and Expat life in Saudi Arabia ? Best Regards, Ahmed Read More
Life in Saudi by s.h.b
Hi, We are considering moving to Saudi Arabia as my husband has got a really good offer in Refinery... I will be obliged if i get to know the facts about life in Saudi from you. I am a working woman and we have a daughter. Life in India is good. I ...
Unfortunately you are absolutely wrong. Saudi Arabia is well-developing country and it has its own culture and structure, here more than 10 million foreign people living and interacting safely, there are thousands of families with their children, ... Read More
Things to do in Khobar during the weekends
Hi, Regularly I love to go to Cornish which I can run, walk and make cardio, also there are several seasonal festivals hold there There are several Malls to visit, like Dharhan Mall and Al-Rashed Mall, I used to go there for shopping or to meet my ... Read More
Finding housing in Al Khobar KSA or Bahrain
Hi friend! there is a family accommodation in "Al-Khobar Al-Shamaleya" street 10 near to the Cornish, one of my colleagues living there. here is the real state representative's number Mr. Mohamed Menjah Best Regards, Ahmed Read More
Going to Dhahran
Hi Friend! Welcome in Saudi Arabia! :) Feel free to ask about working and living in Saudi Arabia, especially in the Eastern are since I am living there Best Regards, Ahmed Read More
Looking for friends in Al Khobar by Johnathon
Hello, I am an American working in Saudi Arabia and I am about to lose my mind here. There is not really anything to do but eat, sleep and go to the mall! LOL. Of course there is no chance for social interaction at the mall. I think I would be ...
Hi! I am here in Khobar , if you planning for outing consider me in Best Regards, Ahmed Read More
I AM ON SOP AND WORKING FOR MOH WANTED TO TAKE TRANSFER by premod
I AM WORKING IN QUNFUDHA HOSPITAL AS SPECILIST WANTED TO TAKE TRANSFER TO BETTER CITY IS IT POSSIBLE TO TAKE TRAMSFER IN MOH IF YES HOW? MY CONTRACT WILL GET OVER IN ANOTHER 3 MONTHS PLESE GUIDE ME
Hi Friend! If you want to transfer your location from city to another, I think you should revise your employer internal policies and procedures regarding to this. If you want to transfer your sponsorship from your current employer to another, you ... Read More
Concern about taking up employment by SHANNU29
I am 7 years experience engineer selected in Gas Yanbu (SABIC) but through contract hire Dar Al Riyadh. My visa processing is under progress will be landing in saudi by september end I surfed here about the life in saudi and job with contract hire, ...
Hi Friend! Welcome in Saudi Arabia in advance :) Find below the answers : 1. Is the company DAR good (Timely salaries and responsibility towards employees) DAR - AL RIYADH well known consulting firm in Saudi. 2. Will they help in getting ... Read More
Company not giving final exit by Jeszie
My Friend just finish his contract. he submit a resignation letter 5 months before his contact ends and stated that he will not renew his contract. the problem is that the visa that his employer give is not an Final EXIT but an Exit/Re-Entry ...
Dear Friend! If your friend mentioned clearly in his resignation letter "5 months before his contractual period end" that he request to resign and final exit visa, so what happens now is officially illegal, unfortunately the employer ... Read More
Company not giving final exit by Jeszie
My Friend just finish his contract. he submit a resignation letter 5 months before his contact ends and stated that he will not renew his contract. the problem is that the visa that his employer give is not an Final EXIT but an Exit/Re-Entry ...
Hi Friend! Dose your friend verified that his visa is a Exit-re entry only ?, or this was his employer's reply when he request a final exit ? Kindly reply so we can investigate further Best Regards, Ahmed Read More
New member in Hofuf
Hi Friend! Welcome in Saudi Arabia :) Actually I am in Khobar , however I levied in Hofuf for one year, so I will check my connections there to see how can I help Best Regards, Ahmed Read More
guidelines about company change
Hi Friend! So far you can do this however the government here issued a rule that constraint that action but I do not know if it is run already in the systems or still not. Best Regards, Ahmed Read More
Mall hours during ramadan by Bubbles818
Hello there! Just wanna ask if anyone knows mall hours of dharan and rashid during ramadan? Thanks fellas😊
Hi! From Satuerday to Thursday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm 8:45 pm to 2:30 am Friday 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm 8:45 pm to 2:30 am Best Regards, Ahmed Read More
Working at Saudi Arabia by Amal.H
Hello, I have found a Job as a flight attend Crew with Saudi arabia Airlines and want to know if a Basic salary of 4200 SR is enough to have a correct life. Taking into consideratoion that the accomodation is provided and paid by the ...
Hi Amal! First of all travailing has advantages and disadvantages! You will be far from your family and friends, you will live alone and depends on yourself in everything, even to bring yourself medicine when you feel sick, so you should think ... Read More
Working hours in Ramdan time by Ashish Ravi
Hi guys, Can anybody help me by giving me the details of working hours in private firms while Ramadan days. I just need to know if there is any circular provided my the labour ministry of Saudi Arabia, briefing the maximum and minimum limits that ...
Hi Friend! 6 hours per day is the standard , from when to when depends on the nature of the work Me and My crew will work from 8:00 pm to 2:00 am since we constructing buildings and working outdoor Best Regards, Ahmed Read More
Before you go for vacation please hand over your iqama to HR Departmen by LionHeart777
Hi there. I'm new to Saudi Arabia and working as a training consultant. We are excited about seeing our families during Ramadam, however we received the following e-mail from our HR department and are wondering if its a normal ...
Whoa whoa whoa ... where does new visa come from ? there is no such thing has new visa, just exit re-entry extension ... and besides, you need to carry iqama if travelling to GCC for on arrival visa. Say what~Hi Friend! I weekly travel to Bahrain ... Read More
Before you go for vacation please hand over your iqama to HR Departmen by LionHeart777
Hi there. I'm new to Saudi Arabia and working as a training consultant. We are excited about seeing our families during Ramadam, however we received the following e-mail from our HR department and are wondering if its a normal ...
It's not a regulation; but a common practice which is being marked illegal these days. Have a look: http://www.arabnews.com/news/714311 -- Expats have right to keep their passports and http://www.arabnews.com/news/715276 -- Cautious welcome to ... Read More
regarding Saudi visa concerns by RAJEEV123
Hi I got an offer as a safety enginer in on of the leading company in saudi arabia.. As I don't have attestation on my certificates I proceeded medicals as labour Will that be a problem once I reach there Please let me know regarding this
You are most welcome friend! Welcome in Saudi Arabia in advance :) Read More
no iqama yet by felicoy
my husband's temporary iqama will be expired in the next four days. His employer is just telling him to wait. we are now very worried because we know that it is not right to stay with expire iqama and is punishable by law. please help us what to ...
Hi! Actually this is a regular situation a lot of people facing here in Saudi Arabia! I think it's better to submit a letter to the sponsor telling hem that by the date of ... / ... / ..... my iqama shall be expired and that will led me to be ... Read More
Before you go for vacation please hand over your iqama to HR Departmen by LionHeart777
Hi there. I'm new to Saudi Arabia and working as a training consultant. We are excited about seeing our families during Ramadam, however we received the following e-mail from our HR department and are wondering if its a normal ...
Hi! Yes my friend this is the regulation in Saudi Arabia, you have to hand over your iqama to receive your passport. Have a nice vacation :) Best Regards, Ahmed Read More
regarding Saudi visa concerns by RAJEEV123
Hi I got an offer as a safety enginer in on of the leading company in saudi arabia.. As I don't have attestation on my certificates I proceeded medicals as labour Will that be a problem once I reach there Please let me know regarding this
Hi! From my previous experience it's not a big problem, you can come and modify your occupation tittle, if you are planning to bring your family with a permanent visa, you may face problem however everything in this country could be ... Read More
Emracing Islam and Marriage, if Filapino Girl already married
Hi Brother! I would like to suggest a visit to the nearest "Islamic culture center-Cooperative Office for Call and Guidance and education communities", they will provide you with the right path to follow Best Regards, Ahmed Read More
Multiple Exit Re-entry Visa for Family by shellcrack
Please confirm if it is true that the facility for Multiple Exit Re-entry visa for family has been stopped as per revised policy. I recently requested the same from my company's GR department and they informed me. If this is not the case and ...
Hi! Since you are the sponsor for your family I think you have the right to issue multiple exit re-entry visa for your family members. Read More
Khobar ladies by fairygirl17
Okie ladies it's me here again . How about meeting in an area only for ourselves not at anyone's place but in a good ambience and having the space all for ourselves . No men only ladies. Preferred age group 20 -30 yrs married, single, with ...
This thread is ladies only, but perhaps you're trying to find a network of friends for your soon to be lady wife. If so, I hope it works out well for the two of you.Exactly this is my point, Best Regards, Ahmed Read More
International School in or around Ras Tanura?!? For 11 year old
Hi! Unfortunately there is not any international school in Ras Tanura, the nearst one called Rand International school in Saihat Best Regards, Ahmed Read More
Khobar ladies by fairygirl17
Okie ladies it's me here again . How about meeting in an area only for ourselves not at anyone's place but in a good ambience and having the space all for ourselves . No men only ladies. Preferred age group 20 -30 yrs married, single, with ...
Hi Salma Ahmed! Welcome in Khobar Soon I will bring my fiance since I am preparing my wedding by the end of this year, I and my fiance from Alexandria too so I think it would be nice to meet you and search for Alexandrian people around :). Best ... Read More
Mustnad Tasheera by Yasirsd
dear all, Can any one share picture of Mustnad Tasheera as my company in saudi is not understanding what is Mustnad Tashira.......... They are sending me invitation letter every time and Etimad is not accepting Visa application on that. Plz help
Hi! Elaborate your case further Read More
Moving to Al-Ahsa
Hi Lilly! Welcome to Al-ahsa in advance Actually I lived there for almost one year, the city is very simple and not crowded like Riyadh, Jeddah or Dammam, it is divided into two big area " Hofuf" and "Mubarz". Unfortunately ... Read More
Where can i leave my kids when I am travelling? by coachruba
Am travelling to Thailand on 6th of July 2015 Ihave 2 kids 8 years and 5 years and am not planning to take them with me because it an adventure trip Any suggestions were can i leave them I mean what does every one of u do in this case I dont have ...
I hope that you could find away to take them with you. Best Regards, Ahmed Read More
please as a student how easily can I get a job?
Dear Evi22! I think you made a mistake by choosing wrong destination, since your post in Saudi Arabia forum. Best Regards, Ahmed Read More
International School in or around Ras Tanura?!? For 11 year old
Hi! It's seems difficult to find International School in Ras Tanura or near to it, however I will search deep for you since I am covering projects there I will update you soon Best Regards, Ahmed Read More
release letter from sponsor by Joy1124
I was able to get here in Saudi Arabia from a family visa - dependent to my father since 2004. I worked in the company since May 2010 and transferred my sponsorship to them dated Nov. 2013. Now I got an offer from another company and they are ...
I really understand your situation! Unfortunately only the employer or his representative has the power of releasing you, no matter the HR Director and Govt. Relation emotions about your case were, finally you need the release from someone ... Read More
Who sells Parrot in Khobar? by Rim1
Where can i find parrots in khobar? Who sells parrots?
There is a pets shop in Mall beside IKEA on PEPSE road " Prince fisal street " Best Regards, Ahmed Read More
Iqama - waiting notice to turn to green since many days! by RajivTrivedi
Hi I have already registered with SEC & my first fees paid by my sponsor Now One message displayed in Profile that "the info is not updated by directorate General of passport" in yellow colour and my HR team told me to wait until it ...
Hi Rajiv! Please elaborate further Best Regards, Ahmed Read More
For the any suitable post
Dear Muhammad! I am advising you to search for big companies in your sector and to contacting them with your documents, I think you will maximize your opportunities by doing this. Best Regards, Ahmed Read More
release letter from sponsor by Joy1124
I was able to get here in Saudi Arabia from a family visa - dependent to my father since 2004. I worked in the company since May 2010 and transferred my sponsorship to them dated Nov. 2013. Now I got an offer from another company and they are ...
Hi Joy1124 I faced the same question one year ago since I transferred my sponsorship from my previous employer to the current one, after that I have been offered with a new offer double the package I was receiving that time, so I requested my ... Read More
Western woman in Saudi by Willywonkxx
Hi all! I will be relocating to Saudi with my husband and two little boys. 18months and 3years old. What's it like living out there for a woman? I stumbled across a thread on here which was posted back in 2009. Probably didnt help much and ...
From my point of view, each country has its own culture, and every community has its advantages and disadvantages. I am working in Saudi for 9 years so far, Riyadh then Jeddah and now Khobar, I contacted bad persons and good ones as well, this ... Read More
Visit Visa
Hi! Your husband shall revised Jawazat office 7 days before the expiry date for extending your visit visa duration, the approval is not 100% guarantee Read More
Iqama question
Greetings! As live.ali said, there is no problem at all in your situation since you will follow the duration of renewing the multiple visa and the Iqama as well Best Regards, Ahmed Read More
Visit Visa
Dear Friend Try to check the availability of extending visa period early to prepare your self if the process fail Best Regards, Ahmed Read More
Renewal of Iqama 6 months in advance.
Actually it's not possible to renew your Iqama 6 months in advance to its expiry date Read More
Electrician recommendations?
Hi You can contact my for any building maintenance activity Best Regards, Ahmed Read More
new iqama and red category.. by tinytoon
Hi, i just arrived saudi arabia 40 days back.I purchased a electrician visa from a sponsor for 11,000 riyals. I gave my passport and money for applying iqama. but so far i didnt get my iqama. I checked online using my passport number at moi ...
You should wait until you get the Iqama then you can request either final or re-entry visa, actually your employer ONLY has the authority to do that so do not try any other way , go directly to your employer and explain the issue, its better also to ... Read More
Looking for AMERICANS in Al Ahsa, Dammam, Khobar area by Ocsi
Hi all, I am specifically looking for Americans to connect with in this area. I have been here for about a month now and am the ONLY American on my compound other than my boss' boss. I was invited to an Aramco party by someone I met, but she is ...
Hi friend! I can feel what you are facing because I lived in Al-Hasa for one year and I think it's difficult to find a western compound there, But I would like to advice you to spend your week-ends here in Khobar or Bahrain so you can refresh ... Read More
Work Visit visa for Saudi Arabia by sfahadhussain
Assalam o alaikum, Dear all, I am working in Saudi Arabia from past 1.5 years but on Work visit, My company use to send me Invitation letter(Khitab ud dawa) which I submit to agent along with degree and letters and the visa used to be stamped ...
I will , next sunday and I will let you know Regards, Ahmed Read More
hello everyone! by stellaheart
Salamalaykum!!! I'm a filipina and not a muslim and I'm working here in Jeddah. I have a Saudi Boyfriend. He always asking me if I want to marry him. And offcourse I want..and I said YES! and he told me it's not easy. I feel that he ...
:D your words like missiles, you are about to destroy everything Stellaheart seriously you should follow her advice Read More
Work Visit visa for Saudi Arabia by sfahadhussain
Assalam o alaikum, Dear all, I am working in Saudi Arabia from past 1.5 years but on Work visit, My company use to send me Invitation letter(Khitab ud dawa) which I submit to agent along with degree and letters and the visa used to be stamped ...
Good day brother! The company I Worked with experienced the same situation few months ago since it used to send work visit to two of our engineering department, but our Saudi employee had handel it, I think your company's authorisation person ... Read More
Searching for holiday accommodation
Hi! Could anybody help me about having accommodation in Bahrain for anly couple of days since I am planning to visit Bahrain in the upcoming days, so I need to know where can I find such services and approximately how much it will cost me ? Thank ... Read More
Renting Car Khobar - Bahrain ! by gunner757
Hello people :) Can we rent a car to go to Bahrain , for a day or two ? Do any rentals do the necessary paperwork ? Thanks :D
Wrong You will need an authorization and insurance. Contact Budget/Key/Avis/Hertz and they will arrange for the requirements immediately, however, you will need to pay the fees.You are right , I just confirmed the information Thanks for making ... Read More
Job opportunities for Womens - which field can they work ? by YSKDEV
Hi, please pour some light over the subject, what are the ares where women can work in KSA other than teaching & Nursing
What's wrong in my comment :) I said for singles there is NO problem at all to have a working visa and come to Saudi Arabia without mohrem, for married ONLY she have to submit her husband approval " may be for non-arab or non-muslim ... Read More
Job opportunities for Womens - which field can they work ? by YSKDEV
Hi, please pour some light over the subject, what are the ares where women can work in KSA other than teaching & Nursing
I have been informed from a female friend working here alone that for a single female there is no problem but for a married female just need her husband approval to work in Saudi as part of the documents to have the working visa Read More
Cars on Installments vs Cars on Lease by rollerblade
Hello everyone, I am looking for getting a car, so firstly I want to understand the methods of obtaining car here in Saudi Arabia. First I was considering to buy a used car under the budget of 10,000 SAR but then I got to know that such car ...
It's allowed my friend but you should revised the owner of the car to have authorisation, I made one from KIA valid for one year to access any gulf countries with 500 S.R only Read More
Job opportunities for Womens - which field can they work ? by YSKDEV
Hi, please pour some light over the subject, what are the ares where women can work in KSA other than teaching & Nursing
No need to have mahram since you are coming with a working visa Read More
Job opportunities for Womens - which field can they work ? by YSKDEV
Hi, please pour some light over the subject, what are the ares where women can work in KSA other than teaching & Nursing
It's very easy to find job to your wife since you are inside the country, but be careful my friend, you have to transfer her sponsorship to the new employer because the Saudi labor code does not allow dependents to work, both the company that ... Read More
visiting visa or dependent visa ?
No my friend you do not have to go outside Saudi, you will transfer your sponsorship inside Saudi Arabia no need to leave the country, by the way this feature will help you so much in catching good offer since you are in the country and you do not ... Read More
Move to Jeddah or Dammam? by hashimulhassan
Hello, all! First post on the forum for me. I'm Hashim, and am going to be moving out from Scotland to Saudi very soon to teach English. I'm just out of uni and primarily want to work in Saudi because of the higher pay, and ability to ...
Yes Hashim I am living in Khobar and I really enjoy this beautiful city, for me I spend my spare time in sports going to Jubail, Bahrain .. sleeping :D Are the things on offer better/worse than those in Jeddah? I realise that things to do will be ... Read More
visiting visa or dependent visa ?
Hi Friend! Welcome in Saudi Arabia in advance :) You have two options to choose from A) Come to Saudi as a dependant to your wife "if it is possible" and touring the city for your target position, then your wife will release your ... Read More