soul_crafter316
Filipino looking for information about Jordan
Forum posts
75
Contacts
23
About me
Filipino
Lives in Aqaba
Speaks English, Tagalog, Engrish
Registration: 03 December 2012
About
My expat journey
Aqaba, Jordan
Secretary
I'd like to take part in the Star Trek theme park... I'm a big fan, and it being made in a Gulf Country speaks volumes about future possibilities...
Hard to find a way in from Saudi Arabia as a Filipino...
Yanbu‘ al Baḩr, Al Madīnah al Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
Great
Executive Secretary
Feels like the open countries Ive visited before
The feeling of impending attack
Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia
Wasted 2 years of my life to be released from duty. At least they gave me transferable iqama.
Executive Secretary
Afforded me a life for 2 and a half years.
Envy from your own countrymen
Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Surviving... very boring.
Executive Secretary in Easter Trading Contracting Company
Pays more.
Country feels like a prison/church...
Arkansas City, Kansas, USA
Student
I liked my own country better...
but its not bad there... nothing to do though...
Toyama-shi, Toyama, Japan
Mom married a Japanese guy, my step-father...
Student
Lots of Anime and girls in short (sailor uniform) skirts...
Very liberal country... scary...
Philippines
Activity
Transferrable Iqama by Alliecat
Is there a way to know if your iqama is transferrable (without asking HR, at which point you've 'tipped' your hand lol)? I don't understand this. Does it have anything to do with the letter of no objection?
Other ways includehttps://scontent.fjed4-3.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/44167136_10215976632262374_1897431433710927872_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_ht=scontent.fjed4-3.fna&oh=95d601e05ac7ba49da38134af2fb94e9&oe=5C7E8A03 Read More
Transferrable Iqama by Alliecat
Is there a way to know if your iqama is transferrable (without asking HR, at which point you've 'tipped' your hand lol)? I don't understand this. Does it have anything to do with the letter of no objection?
I just want to share what I learn what a big advantage of a transferable iqama gives. Once you get one, you have the opportunity to transfer to another company after your contract with the next company has expired... given that this next company is ... Read More
Transferrable Iqama by Alliecat
Is there a way to know if your iqama is transferrable (without asking HR, at which point you've 'tipped' your hand lol)? I don't understand this. Does it have anything to do with the letter of no objection?
I have just been terminated from my work and HR informed me that they are giving me a transferable iqama, so that I can find any company willing to take my employment. My question becomes, what are the advantages of being given a transferable iqama? ... Read More
board gamers in Jeddah? by rutgurt
I am trying to find other people in or around Jeddah who are into board games, and might be interested in starting a gaming club. I have started a Facebook group called Board games for Jeddah Gamers at the following ...
To all D&D interested players We are trying to organize a visible D&D community and were looking for people interested to play. So were planning to do our first meeting on the 10th of March (Friday), 6pm to 10pm. at 4095 Uthman Al ... Read More
Saudi Comic Con on Feb 16-18 by seeker of truth
Hey guys! Just want to ask anyone keen attending Saudi Comic Con in Jeddah? :D
I wonder if the Comic-Con will enforce separation of girls and guys... Read More
Saudi Comic Con on Feb 16-18 by seeker of truth
Hey guys! Just want to ask anyone keen attending Saudi Comic Con in Jeddah? :D
Personally, I'd like to go, but I live in Riyadh now... :( Read More
Any Geordies in Riyadh at all???????? by Moestavern
Well?
Must have made a wrong turn... was searching for Star Trek fans... Read More
Exit visa Vs. Iqama Expiry by Sellelou
I would like to ask anyone who can enlighten me with this matter. My 2 years contract will end soon this June 2015, but my Iqama expiry will end Sept.12015. When is the best time to exit the country,? Is it necessary to leave the country before ...
Make sure you leave at least 2 months before your iqama expires. Once it expires, regardless of your contract status, Saudi law has enough probable cause to incarcerate you, and you dont want that to happened. Just leave unless you have the ... Read More
I'm considering working in Dammam,KSA. But I have few questions... by bendv
Hi! I would be having my interview with an employer from Dammam, KSA. I have some concerns. Well, it is not my first time to go out of country, but it would be my first time to work overseas. By the way, i am from a country in South East Asia, with ...
I would say yes... bring a broom (walis tambo) when you get here. You'll thank me later. Read More
Filipinos Mabuhay! by engralex32
Hello fellow filipino friends whos staying here in Khobar. Im new here, maybe u guys can help me finding lot of friends here. Im an engineer working in a contractor under aramco. Are there any Filipino clubs/organization here in khobar?exclusively ...
your lucky :D Read More
Filipinos Mabuhay! by engralex32
Hello fellow filipino friends whos staying here in Khobar. Im new here, maybe u guys can help me finding lot of friends here. Im an engineer working in a contractor under aramco. Are there any Filipino clubs/organization here in khobar?exclusively ...
Aramco and new? I thought Aramco doesnt get new hires? Read More
Divisoria in Saudi? by soul_crafter316
This might be alienating to others, but Divisoria is the best place to buy anything for a bargain or lower prices. I was wondering if there was a Divisoria equivalent to Saudi. Probably my Pilipino countrymen has a good idea. Also, cheap ...
hehe, thanks Tom, your really gwapo. have a nice day as well. Any thoughts on where I can find used items like rice cooker and stuff? Read More
I'm considering working in Dammam,KSA. But I have few questions... by bendv
Hi! I would be having my interview with an employer from Dammam, KSA. I have some concerns. Well, it is not my first time to go out of country, but it would be my first time to work overseas. By the way, i am from a country in South East Asia, with ...
Ans: 1. Depends on who you ask... the first day we got here, we were stopped by a Saudi national asking for the drivers license and Iqama. I dont know the culture back then, but Ive been here for a month and I think its pretty safe, if your someone ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Khobar by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Khobar Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
I regularly visit cornish every thursday... after work Read More
The First Unofficial Khobar Half Marathon by Mudman
Want a fancy t-shirt ? Want a nice, shiny medal to prove you finished a race? Jog on suckers. The people that organised the first unofficial Tripoli half & full marathon are now living in Khobar and want to race. There's no entry fee and there's no ...
or when is it happening? Read More