Syed Muhammad Umair Mansoor
@UmairMansoor
Pakistani expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
138
Contacts
46
About me
Pakistani
Speaks English, Urdu, Arabic.
Registration: 07 June 2013
Driving with the car from KSA to Dubai
you have a valid KSA driving license you have not a valid KSA driving license clear this first. Read More
How to transfer visa Platinum to green by sameermalayil
hi friends my name is sameer i have an issue with transferring my iqama to new company. currently, my kafeel is a platinum category . i need to transfer my visa to a new company it is in green low whats the procedures for transferring this case ...
There is no such thing like platinum green, either it is is platinum or green Read More
Birth Certificate - no appointment in Riyadh office by wsmhagazi
For new born birth certificate, i am trying from 3 weeks but no appointment available in Riyadh office of Civil Service. I went yesterday to Civil service office they said can go to any near city branch office. Like Mazahmiya, kharj etc. Anyone has ...
Appointments are available you just need to few steps: log in and go to the appointment select birth certificate option go next and return back now tick the checkbox of some other options in those three and proceed, Now go back and deselect that ... Read More
Visit Visa - Medical Insurance by syed2nazeem
Hi, Am planning to bring my parents on visit visa from India.. As they are aged 50+, i would like to know, if there is any full coverage medical insurance which can be applied locally in Riyadh. Am using Tawuniya. Clarify in detail
My father and mother in law were here last year, and the problem we faced was same, there was no hospital covered for OPD and only in case of emergency and in-patients (arabian shield and axa insurance), and even in that those hospitals are covered ... Read More
14000 SAR/per month with family of 3. Is this a good offer? by Dazzler_18
Hello Expats, I have received an offer of 14000 SAR from a software company in Riyadh. The transportation, accomodation and dependent fee - I have to bear. I am a software engineer with 80000 Rs/per month salary in India. I want to know if the ...
Its an average offer, I suggest you to move and avail this opportunity, Assuming as a normal indian lifestyle you would be able to save few bucks as well. Read More
4000SAR as aircraft technician is it worth? by Rezaperm0505
I had just offered by alsalam aerospace engineering as aircraft support technician. They are offering me 4150 SAR. All include transportation and housing provided. Is it best cost for living life at riyadh with those salary? I am 25 years. From ...
As an Aero-technician its very less I dont know the circumstances and criteria of eligibility and your skills but anyways as compared to your current salary that is 1500 SAR, it is good to have 4000 + accommodation + travel. if you send 2000 SAR ... Read More
visit visa for wife having single name without surname and last name by aahmed28
Hi, I need to know how can i get visit visa for my family. I applied recently for visit visa for family and it was cancelled with statement like "mention correct name in latin character as per passport and complete address of residence in ...
Write exactly the correct name what passport has, and in address write your address including city name that is Riyadh Read More
Question regarding carrying nutritional supplements to KSA
yeah I have same question if we can bring it here from any western country that contain some pills and body building supplements, bcaa/amino etc.. Read More
cheap motor insurance / car insurance in saudi arabia ( riyadh) by awa-banday
Salam to All, Want to share experience about my endeavor to find cheapest ( as per knowledge) 3rd party insurance for my car ( toyota camry 2010) After surfing net ( using different search tags) , asking friends and enduring "Saudi " ...
Hey, I would suggest to have a look at SAUDI UNIT INSURANCE - WALAA They are also offering cheap rates for private jeep and sedans, somewhat between 800-900 I think, But you have to reach them direct as their website is not that much informative. Read More
US Visa
Yes you can take them, I took my infant with me, though infants were not required to be present at window. Read More
Visit visa extension online need insurance renewal?
When we extend parents visit visa through MOI-Absher, Do we need to take care/pay anything for insurance too? As you are aware that insurance came in to mandatory thing that has to be done along with additional fees of visit visa, but I am unable to ... Read More
Chapati in Riyadh
find fool ltaif or fawayel shop near you, they only prepare that, otherwise shawarma shop might have that as they use in sarookh Read More
Applying for US visa, by Faisal.shamas
Dear friends, I would like to get some information in order to apply for US visa, I am working in Technical trainers college in Riyadh, as a coordinated deans office, I have been to 9 different countries, on the other hand, I also rejected ...
Actually, You have to tell him/her yourself that "because you rejected my visa last time, so I prepared all my documents this time and brought here with me so that you could have a look at these documents incase you have any doubt" and you ... Read More
Applying for US visa, by Faisal.shamas
Dear friends, I would like to get some information in order to apply for US visa, I am working in Technical trainers college in Riyadh, as a coordinated deans office, I have been to 9 different countries, on the other hand, I also rejected ...
Dear faisal, All seems well with me, show strong ties with your residing and home country, let me send you the list of documents you may prepare just to show strong ties, 1- Company Intro Letter Business 1.1- Hotel booking 1.2- Flight booking ... Read More
Certificate Attestation! in Riyadh, Saudia
Hello Saad, I would like to know from where you want these certificate to be attested (employment reference letters and educational degrees) educational degrees are normally certified from HEC (higher education commission). Do we need any other ... Read More
Muslim-Non Mulsim Marriage in Saudi Arabia by Abeedo
Salam Alikum and Hello Everybody, I know that there is numerous topics about how to get married here in Saudi Arabia! And I believe I went through them all, however, I really need some precise help if applicable! I am a Muslim Arab residing in ...
You're a very enlightened man, Abeedo. I respect you for that. But, have you asked your fiance how she feels about converting? Speaking only for myself, I'd have no problem doing that if I loved you because as far as I'm concerned, we ... Read More
Looking for a good pre school near qurtoba area!
I am also searching for some school near exit-8, kindly keep me in loop. Read More
Journey from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to PAKISTAN - By Road - On Car by Real Good Boy
Hello, It was a Dream to travel from KSA to Pakistan by road on car ... Now finally i decided to take initiative and Go for it. I NEED INFORMATION... Route Plan is simple... Riyadh, KSA - Kuwait - Iraq - Iran - Pakistan... Now the thing is... ...
Seems good, but there is only 2 hours drive from kuwait Abdali to Iran khorramshaher, in these two hours we will be in IRAQ, this is the only thing which need to be taken care, other than that I hope iran and kuwait will not have any issue on ... Read More
Insurance coverage in Saudi Arabia by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in Saudi Arabia: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other insurance ...
So, how much did you guys paid for your motor insurance? I recently renewed my TAWUNIYA motor insurance for SUV, and surprisingly shockingly 300% fees has been raised, I mean I paid 550 SAr last time and now I paid 1700-SAR for motor insurance and ... Read More
GMC Acadia 2008 vs Ford Explorer 2008
FORD EXPLORER is good, spare parts, maintenance, service, reliability, comfort, space, design, options. However if you see acadia is pure american car with no saudi specification and 3.0 litre engine further it has less resale value wrt explorer, ... Read More
Working at Salman al Habib Riyadh
Its one of good hospitals in Riyadh, consultant I hv seen there in a very relax position and in comfort zone, further you will get chances to roam around the world and with that a good environment to work, that all what I hv seen as customer :) Read More
Advice on job offer by narsaiv
I am looking for advice on a job offer i received. The company in Riyadh is a government owned corporation and i will be based in Riyadh with the following offer: Basic: SR 28462 per month Transport: SR 1000 per month Housing: Company provided or ...
Thats Fine, you would save that hopefully. Read More
Need some advice
just Dont worry, Say her to go to jawazat Office, tell them whole story, if she need some guidance take someone who can deal good with public affairs department and tell them your dependencies and problem, things will sort out. Read More
Is this a good job offer? by brz555
Hi! I'm a graduated graphic technology engineer with over 15 years of work experience. I have been offered a job in Riyadh - Technical and Marketing support. How would you rate the offer I received: Basic Salary: 5000 SR Transportation: 750 ...
That is OK with you, seems like you have no dependencies so come get experience and enjoy, however some ethical moral etiquette and behavior problem is there. Read More
organic products
From Watania Organic Food Center Nutrition Corner and also in LULU, Carrefour and Tamimi having small section of Organic vegetable and products. I prefer using organic over inorganic, these GMOs are ruining us Read More
RIYADH FIGHT CLUB by Kanzy1
Hey , I saw very interesting topic but it was really old about place to play,learn martial arts maybe kickboxing in Riyadh some thing like Fight Club, if any one have suggestions or ideas please share ur ideas Cheers ,
Known with at-least 189 karate moves with Red belt, with some wushu practice too, do let me know if you find some place to practice those moves and fight. Read More
10-20kbps internet speed! help! by ElaiMarie
Hi guys. I currently residing in riyadh and im having problems with my internet connection.a i bought an stc 3month unlimited data sim which ive been using for a month without hassle. A week after a month of use,my internet speed was down to ...
Yes I had the same problem, somehow I am successful in sorting out, but how crap is this, you should aware the users regarding your so called fair policy of unlimited users, it happened with me last time too when i had 3months unlimited subscription. Read More
What are your top favorite restaurants in Riyadh? by kmejdoub
Hello everyone, I'm French with origins from Morrocco. I'm working in Riyadh since one months and I will stay here until end of the year. Yesterday, I experienced a restaurant called Marrakech, it was a revelation !!! It was the best diner ...
Marhaba/Karam beirut/Topkapi/steakhouse/Hayat Cant prioritize.. depends on your mood Read More
Do officials at Riyadh airport check my laptop and harddisk? by NonFrequentFlyer
If i am exiting from Riyadh to some other city do they check my laptop and harddisk ?
You are right, this happened with two of my friends, Their all Cds were checked and laptop was investigated if it has any porn movies etc. Read More
Non GMO in Riyadh by Mudrinjo
Well I noticed that all food in Riyadh is genetically modified. Im wondering is there ANYWHERE in Riyadh where you can buy 100% natural food?
I think watania is better, http://watania-agri.com/showrooms, they have several branches in Riyadh. Read More
What do you like the most in Saudi Arabia? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Saudi Arabia? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Saudi Arabia and the reason why you ...
lol any special reason to go qatar? Read More
What do you like the most in Saudi Arabia? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Saudi Arabia? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Saudi Arabia and the reason why you ...
1- Tax free salary with company paid medical insurance 2- Easy going 3- petrol price 4- holy sites visit 5- bigger houses, big cars 6- living cost Read More
Riyadh Cost of Living by gautamca
Hi, I am a CA with 11 years of experience & got a offer from Riyadh, Saudi for 15K Riyal, want to know about the cost of living in Saudi Medical Cost as i am planning to take my parents also on my cost restrictions a non muslim needs to face ...
Hi, Salary is little less as compare to your experience, for parents usually companies do not provide insurance, and buying individual insurance is headache itself, Treatment on cash in good hospital is around normal checkup: 300 - 350 SAR ... Read More
Vehicle Insurance
Tell them that you dont have any accident history claimed, and you want to renew the current policy, they will give you the same rate, I did in 550 renewal of my policy through tawuniya (SUV) third party, New policy is always higher in rates, also ... Read More
Time required for Saudi VISA attestation
What I can tell you is that Alfanar is a good company :) thats what I have heard, Whats your occupation construction, electrical or mechanical? Read More
Journey from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to PAKISTAN - By Road - On Car by Real Good Boy
Hello, It was a Dream to travel from KSA to Pakistan by road on car ... Now finally i decided to take initiative and Go for it. I NEED INFORMATION... Route Plan is simple... Riyadh, KSA - Kuwait - Iraq - Iran - Pakistan... Now the thing is... ...
Hey thats amazing, I saw the logo of ROYAL CYBER on there car, I have already worked in this company for 2 years in Pakistan :) thats nice. is it range rover? Read More
Journey from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to PAKISTAN - By Road - On Car by Real Good Boy
Hello, It was a Dream to travel from KSA to Pakistan by road on car ... Now finally i decided to take initiative and Go for it. I NEED INFORMATION... Route Plan is simple... Riyadh, KSA - Kuwait - Iraq - Iran - Pakistan... Now the thing is... ...
Really @saiman? That amazing, 8,000 Miles and 173 hours and around two weeks of travelling minimum, Woww I dont think one driver can do that, there must be 2-3 drivers, and if they can travel 8 thousand miles with 6-7 countries border crossing ... Read More
Journey from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to PAKISTAN - By Road - On Car by Real Good Boy
Hello, It was a Dream to travel from KSA to Pakistan by road on car ... Now finally i decided to take initiative and Go for it. I NEED INFORMATION... Route Plan is simple... Riyadh, KSA - Kuwait - Iraq - Iran - Pakistan... Now the thing is... ...
Lets sit sincerely together and plan. Read More
Journey from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to PAKISTAN - By Road - On Car by Real Good Boy
Hello, It was a Dream to travel from KSA to Pakistan by road on car ... Now finally i decided to take initiative and Go for it. I NEED INFORMATION... Route Plan is simple... Riyadh, KSA - Kuwait - Iraq - Iran - Pakistan... Now the thing is... ...
I was also thinking to go pakistan - karachi like this, but getting visas and circumstances of the path, I dont know if anybody is having experience of travelling by road, never heard of it, although it will be a fun journey and a memorable event of ... Read More
Complete Guide for Edge of the World Trip (With Coordinates) by khurram86sa
Hi Everyone! Few days back we went to the so talked about Edge of the world in Riyadh! For us it was a very bumpy ride as we were not having any proper routes information and had to figure out most of it by ourselves but in the end it was all ...
Never ever try to go there without SUV :D Even I have to put my SUV sometimes on 4x4 high to come out of hurdles, I have uploaded few pictures check them out. Read More
Termination of Employment due to wrong doing by employer by Scottish Highlander
I have been engaged in Saudi for the past 2 months where I have a 6 month probation. Prior to recruitment I had relayed all my qualifications to the recruiter of my current employer. I was informed that my qualifications were adequate for the job ...
Its really bad.. you should take advice about company and job description before joining the company, anyways its responsibility of employer. There is an option of finding another job here in Saudi Arabia you will find it easily with good salary if ... Read More
Time required to get VISA for KSA by abhineogi
Hello Members, I have received offer letter from Alfanar and Co. in Riyadh as a Sr. Engineer in IT.They are going to provide Engineer visa for me. Can you please tell me how much time it is require to get the VISA in India (Chennai) Consultancy is ...
It is easy for companies to issue Technician Visa and it is easy for you to process technician Visa, There is no major difference in technician and engineer visa, both of them are applicable for family status and on arrival visas to nieghbouring ... Read More
Iqama for newborn (with different nationality to sponsor)?
Contact your embassy in saudi for temporary passport to take him outside. Read More
Where to fly from: Manchester or London
If someone is going UK, and in that trip he want to add France, that means in between his stay in UK he could also visit France for couple of days, what should he do? Can we have both visa at same time and fly to UK OR do we need to go UK first and ... Read More
Moving to Riyadh from London! by judyk
Hi everyone! I have been doing a lot of research about what life is like for western women in Saudi Arabia much of which worries me especially when I have been told that I would need an exit visa from my potential employer (a member of the Saudi ...
If someone is going UK, and in that trip he want to add France, that means in between his stay in UK he could also visit France for couple of days, what should he do? Can we have both visa at same time and fly to UK OR do we need to go UK first and ... Read More
car total loss by gian6858
i have a car loan and i got accident and insurance declare as total loss, what happen now to my car loan? and how much is the insurance pay for my car or to the car dealer.
what happened to your car, whats the condition now? Read More
Procedures to marry a woman coming for Ummrah from the USA?
Do you want to marry her only OR you want to keep proof with you too after nekha for further processes? Read More
SAR 11000 is enough in Riyadh??? by abhineogi
I have received an offer in Alfanar , Riyadh. The package is monthly 11000 SAR + family Apartment + medical insurance for family + Car allowance + yearly one time flight fare to and fro india. is it sufficient to have a healthy life Riyadh? I am ...
company is famous for several business, dont know about work environment, about your package, you can say it is OK to live. Read More
Road Trip from Riyadh to Madina by Taseer
Dear All, I hope you all are having good time here. Coming straight to the subject, I am planning a road trip from Riyadh to Madina, Madina to Mekkah and Mekkah to Riyadh with my family. This is the first time I would be travelling by road in ...
It was nice trip Alhamdulillah, took route 65 straight, road are well maintained, started at 06:10 a.m in the morning from Riyadh stopped twice for 15-15 minutes, Reached Medina about 12:40 pm it was jumma prayer at that time over there, While ... Read More
Road Trip from Riyadh to Madina by Taseer
Dear All, I hope you all are having good time here. Coming straight to the subject, I am planning a road trip from Riyadh to Madina, Madina to Mekkah and Mekkah to Riyadh with my family. This is the first time I would be travelling by road in ...
i am also leaving tonight, will update you guys later Read More
Hi, I'm new to Riyadh by Dweeb
Hi all, I'm relatively new here. I first visited last March and came back again a couple more times before taking the plunge. My other half had been here 2 years on his own, so I decided to join him. I was a self employed nail technician and ...
Hafiz, saudi dubizzle isnot recommended here, I suggest: www.expatriates.com/classifieds/riy/ you will find number of houses in different areas here, further you can also go through different things like vehicle etc Read More
Hi, I'm new to Riyadh by Dweeb
Hi all, I'm relatively new here. I first visited last March and came back again a couple more times before taking the plunge. My other half had been here 2 years on his own, so I decided to join him. I was a self employed nail technician and ...
Hafiz, how are you? You were searching apartment, did you get any? Read More
Any one travelling from Illinois or other state in U.S to Riyadh??
Probably in a month and half Read More
Rejected from USA Visa by Faisal Shamas
Hello good afternoon friends, Well I just want to share my mind-set with all of you guys. i have been rejected from USA Visa twice from last 2 years and every time the allegation was the same that i might not come back to my home country. What the ...
Hi, You need show them few things which shows "STRONG TIES" to your home country/ country of residence for example: BANK STATEMENT, FAMILY DETAILS, CAR, PAID RENT, SUBSCRIPTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHS OF YOUR FAMILY AND BELONGINGS, PHOTOGRAPHS, BILL ... Read More
Accomadtion Expat Near KKIA Airport by Aze1234
Hi All, Can anyone guide where expats mostly live near Riyadh Airport along with cost.I have a Job offer from company working at airport.I will be looking for a flat/apartment/bachelor room near to my Job to avoid daily traveling. Thanks
Hi, I am leaving at 15 mins from Airport, it is sound area usually allotted to the army and navy persons from govt, Although it is not compound but Villas are new and big where I am living with reasonable rent, Do let me know if you need here near ... Read More
searching a gyne doctor near exit 8
better to go for suliman alhabib near khurais road, Dr. shazia is v nice gyne specialist it will add 10 more min to your travel most probably Read More
Is attested degree compulsory for signing a job contarct ?????????
Yes now a days, it is neccessary to attest degree, however they keep you on job but will notify you in timely manner to do so, Even if you are not in teaching faculty. Read More
Who is Addvantum Innovative Technologies/ Addvantum ? by wikki
Dear friends, I am IT professional living in India with 5 years experience in my fields. I am planning to move to Saudi Arabia due to my new job and also want to know few things about this company as I don't know this company is not very ...
Oh Work Visa, I was assuming pre-iqama work visa (what to say) Yes right, on work Visa you will not be able to do these things... Although one of my close friend he was on Business/Work Visa outsourced from Pakistan to here in Riyadh, and also ... Read More
Your Valuable advise needed (Want to quit full time job) by Bro-AM
By profession I am an Auditor, having a good grip over internal controls. have exposure to write Policy & procedure. have a very good accounting concepts. total length of experiance is about 14yrs. Now I am thinking to say good bye to full time ...
Start whatever suits you just keeping in mind that you have to invest Time and Money for couple of years, you should have to keep patience while your business grow, and my personal advice is to start with the less budget and keep investing in timely ... Read More
Your Valuable advise needed (Want to quit full time job) by Bro-AM
By profession I am an Auditor, having a good grip over internal controls. have exposure to write Policy & procedure. have a very good accounting concepts. total length of experiance is about 14yrs. Now I am thinking to say good bye to full time ...
As you know here in saudi arabia if you want to stay you must have a job and should be under someone's sponsorship, leaving that aside assuming that you have already set that. If you want to start with some business/office you must need a saudi ... Read More
Who is Addvantum Innovative Technologies/ Addvantum ? by wikki
Dear friends, I am IT professional living in India with 5 years experience in my fields. I am planning to move to Saudi Arabia due to my new job and also want to know few things about this company as I don't know this company is not very ...
medical for family is neccesary because it is costly here in riyadh without medical insurance or else show in cheap hospital, further if they are not providing ticket for your family then ask them for a good salary and six month payment of ... Read More
Who is Addvantum Innovative Technologies/ Addvantum ? by wikki
Dear friends, I am IT professional living in India with 5 years experience in my fields. I am planning to move to Saudi Arabia due to my new job and also want to know few things about this company as I don't know this company is not very ...
They provide Oracle based solutions such as peopleSoft products like "Campus Solution" and having branches in karachi lahore chicago nairobi dubai riyadh in riyadh they had project of National Guard, (big client) Read More
Which SUV is best by SajidHameed
Dear members & Experts i am planning to buy/rent a SUV, why only SUV as we are a big family and cant adjust in sedan. would like to have at-least 6 long visits/year my budget is max upto 130K for new and can go for good maintained used ...
As per my reviews.. Go for Ford Explorer 2012-2011, I have personal very good experience with my ford explorer, Comfortable, Luxuries, affordable, design and interior all good, but petrol avg you will have 13.5l/100km, in winter 16l/100km if you ... Read More
Weekend Meeting by HRGuru
Open invitation for all EB members in Riyadh for a networking meeting. Date: 21 June 2013 Time : After Asr Prayer or after 3:30 Venue : Coffee Shop at Tahlia Localizer Mall Attendees confirmed as of now : TLL & me. Agenda : Just to get to know ...
better to update via whats-app group if there is any.. 00966-56-9238393 Read More
Pregnanat Wife Coming to Saudi by zameer07
Hi All, i would like to know which is the best hospital for my 3 month preg wife. her health is nice and fine in india but i scared if she arrive here what are the challanges we have to face. i humbly request to all of you to please give ...
yes sure 056 9238393 (kindly call after 8:00 pm) For me they didnt charged anything in suliman alhabib including epidural, I dont know about your insurance, I am having BUPA A-Company specific. Read More
Pregnanat Wife Coming to Saudi by zameer07
Hi All, i would like to know which is the best hospital for my 3 month preg wife. her health is nice and fine in india but i scared if she arrive here what are the challanges we have to face. i humbly request to all of you to please give ...
Hi, I have my personal experience with Suliman Alhabib its nice hospital, There is Pakistani Dr. Shazia maqsood who dealt with my wifes pregnancy case very well, I can recommend you that. I havenot a good experience with SMC takhasaussi, I can ... Read More
Life Cost for a 4 member family
1200 per child, plus 600 grocery, adding 1800 housing, and 1000 to commute, 500 entertainment (Very Basic) Read More
Best Places for an Apartment in Riyadh by HafizRahman
Hi All! Hope you're all well! I am due to arrive in Riyadh on 1st March, working as a Consultant for a large Management Consultancy firm. Will also be bringing over my wife and our new born too :) Exciting times ahead - God Willing. I wanted ...
Dear hafiz, Rent depends upon the condition of appartment and its sorrounding, well furnished or you need to furnish it yourself, etc. Normally 2 bed appartment with lounge and 2 bathrooms with drawing room (decorated but not furnished), starts from ... Read More
Help! How to register Nikah in Saudi Arabia by sokash2
Assalam o Alaikum I need some help regarding the nikah process. I am going to marry a Pakistani girl next week. Can anyone tell me how to register my nikah. Shall i need to go to court? or what is the process? Thanks
You can perform islamic Nekha with gawaah and khutba and eejab o qabool, Further documentation will be done in your home country since your wife isnot gcc resident. Read More
Best Places for an Apartment in Riyadh by HafizRahman
Hi All! Hope you're all well! I am due to arrive in Riyadh on 1st March, working as a Consultant for a large Management Consultancy firm. Will also be bringing over my wife and our new born too :) Exciting times ahead - God Willing. I wanted ...
Sulimanya, Olayya, or Hay as safarat is good area for you if you have no problem in living little far from your office, Malaz is also nice Read More
Need Guidance for a Road trip to Dubai by snajam.ahmed
Hi All, I am planning to go to Dubai in the mid of January with my Family via Kharj road for the first time. I want to ask a few things. Is it a two way road (via Kharj) till UAE border? What is the suitable time to reach to the border? I am ...
Somewhere in between you will find roads joining both, because of construction but that may be for just few miles Read More
Need Guidance for a Road trip to Dubai by snajam.ahmed
Hi All, I am planning to go to Dubai in the mid of January with my Family via Kharj road for the first time. I want to ask a few things. Is it a two way road (via Kharj) till UAE border? What is the suitable time to reach to the border? I am ...
Its v eay, Get your Re-Entry Exit Visa for all family members Go through Bathaha'a Street Direct to UAE border through quarter desert (its better option clean and straight) There you will be required to show Passport, Iqama (if not original then ... Read More
is it allowed to possess self-protection stuff in KSA? by junho0811
Hello. I am new comer from South Korea, came here for work . will stay couple of years or more. I got through threatened and kinda murdered couple days ago. I just wonder if I am allowed to have a self defense stuff which is like electronic guns ...
Learn how to fight in self defense, karate etc. Those who bark seldom bite, so have fun The one who wanna do something bad with you will not warn or tell you ;) (dont get scared) Read More
Schengen and USA visa processing
For US Visa Fill DS-160 form and then pay fees in samba bank to schedule an appointment, Arrange all supporting documents, sponsorship letter and statements etc before meeting further what information you need actually? Read More
visit visa
@Amir Ali 2nd msg Visit mofa.. can you please explain this? normally we apply through online portal and get it stamped from company and coc and thats it result appears online, no need to go again to mofa. Read More
cancelling visit visa by yadgaar
can any body just tell me how can i cancel my parents visit visa online ...they are not coming to saudia now ...what is the procedure to cancel it
I am not sure if there is some fine or not Read More
ONLINE Re-Entry Exit Visa for me and my wife
FYI Even today when I visited ABSHER MACHINES locations (jawazat, stc mall, royal mall) they all were not working, Even these machines and applications were deployed and developed by our company but not allowed to do so any operation, So as usual I ... Read More
ONLINE Re-Entry Exit Visa for me and my wife
OK the issue is RESOLVED, I have asked this in my department, Basically i changed my browser from CHROME to IE and its OK now. Thanks btw Read More
ONLINE Re-Entry Exit Visa for me and my wife
Thank you for the quick response but i am unable to do so on website https://www.moi.gov.sa/ while registering there are four steps 1- Registeration Request 2- Request verification 3- Account Creation 4- Account activation the step 1 is done ... Read More
ONLINE Re-Entry Exit Visa for me and my wife
Hi Everybody, Can anybody help me regarding the online procedure of RE ENTRY AND EXIT visa step by step and where this machine named ABSHER is, and how can i register it? I was trying to REGISTER through www.moi.gov.sa, but it doesnot proceed to ... Read More
Non-Resident Pakistani by skyaslimit
SALAM I am a non-resident Pakistani living in Thailand permanently, I was born in karachi and sometime I miss it a lot, specialy the street food and I like to be friends with you guys out there so that we can exchange our experiences on a number of ...
NRP gathering karachi, loll no way, one must be outside Read More
Driving a car without liccensse n iqama by vamsipenu
Dear all please advise me iam newly to riyadh and awaitng for iqama my company is asking to take a car to go for site but i dont have till now iqama n license. if police found us driving without iqama and license will be any problem or fine?
Please don't threadcrap, post it as a separate thread======== Donot reply, and ignore the message which bother you rather than replying. Thanks Umair ======== Read More
Driving a car without liccensse n iqama by vamsipenu
Dear all please advise me iam newly to riyadh and awaitng for iqama my company is asking to take a car to go for site but i dont have till now iqama n license. if police found us driving without iqama and license will be any problem or fine?
@trapeziuos amazing, listened first time about automatic gear trial and lesson, all of my friends experienced the manual transmission cars. Read More
Driving a car without liccensse n iqama by vamsipenu
Dear all please advise me iam newly to riyadh and awaitng for iqama my company is asking to take a car to go for site but i dont have till now iqama n license. if police found us driving without iqama and license will be any problem or fine?
@vamsipenu car will be Manual and not automatic, yaris or camry sort of. anybody please answer my above question? Read More
Driving License fees Submission
I have one question For paying Driving license fees i.e 400-_SAR for 10 years, can I pay it through Al-Rajhi Mubassher Online, --> Government Payment - Sadad --> Driving License Service --> and in this form selecting BENEFICIARY ID = My Iqama ... Read More
Driving a car without liccensse n iqama by vamsipenu
Dear all please advise me iam newly to riyadh and awaitng for iqama my company is asking to take a car to go for site but i dont have till now iqama n license. if police found us driving without iqama and license will be any problem or fine?
I have one question For paying Driving license fees i.e 400-_SAR for 10 years, can I pay it through Al-Rajhi Mubassher Online, --> Government Payment - Sadad --> Driving License Service --> and in this form selecting BENEFICIARY ID = My Iqama ... Read More
Procedure of converting spouse visa to working visa by ajwad
Asslamu alaikum I want ask a question that my wife is Dr and got Visa through Minstry of health for Jeddah and I m going with her on spouse visa. and some one told me that on spouse visa u cannot work there .so what is the procedure to ...
Find A good job who (company) could do "transfer of sponsorship" Read More
Umrah on Visit Visa by UmairMansoor
If I take out visit visa of my mother, Can she perform Umrah on that visa (legally) ? as I saw something on that page: https://visa.mofa.gov.sa/FamilyVisitVisa/create Please review and suggest. Thanks Umair
No, actually I am planning to proceed with visit visa for my mother in december2013, So i had some queries related to that thought to share with you guys. Read More
Umrah on Visit Visa by UmairMansoor
If I take out visit visa of my mother, Can she perform Umrah on that visa (legally) ? as I saw something on that page: https://visa.mofa.gov.sa/FamilyVisitVisa/create Please review and suggest. Thanks Umair
Ahh Ic Allright :) Thank You. Read More
Umrah on Visit Visa by UmairMansoor
If I take out visit visa of my mother, Can she perform Umrah on that visa (legally) ? as I saw something on that page: https://visa.mofa.gov.sa/FamilyVisitVisa/create Please review and suggest. Thanks Umair
Yes, it's clearly written on MOFA site that hajj and umrah both are not allowed thats why i asked if there is any sort permission etc. Brother @time.chime I know it would create no problem for Umrah on visit Visa, but I wanna do it in a legal way as ... Read More
Umrah on Visit Visa by UmairMansoor
If I take out visit visa of my mother, Can she perform Umrah on that visa (legally) ? as I saw something on that page: https://visa.mofa.gov.sa/FamilyVisitVisa/create Please review and suggest. Thanks Umair
Is there any other legal way? for example a permission from passport office or like this? Read More
Umrah on Visit Visa
If I take out visit visa of my mother, Can she perform Umrah on that visa (legally) ? as I saw something on that page: https://visa.mofa.gov.sa/FamilyVisitVisa/create Please review and suggest. Thanks Umair Read More
FOURTH BOWLING GET TOGETHER by hmh287
DEAR ALL, I would like to invite all the members of Expat-blog.com / Riyadh to attend the Fourth Bowling Get Together, DATE, TIME & VENUE Kindly send me a message to know the date, time and venue. COST SR.100/- 3 Games (8 person per lane ...
how many of you peoples are coming with families? :cheers: Read More
You are Expat in Saudi Arabia if..... by seeker of truth
Just crossed my mind, feel free to complete the sentence, You are Expat in Saudi Arabia if... You got ticket from Saher! :lol: Come on guys! It's your turn! :)
if you are not national Read More
FOURTH BOWLING GET TOGETHER by hmh287
DEAR ALL, I would like to invite all the members of Expat-blog.com / Riyadh to attend the Fourth Bowling Get Together, DATE, TIME & VENUE Kindly send me a message to know the date, time and venue. COST SR.100/- 3 Games (8 person per lane ...
Great ;) Will be there at 01st. keep updating for any important announcement at 056 9238393 Read More
THIRD BOWLING GET TOGETHER - 18.10.2013 (FRIDAY) by hmh287
DEAR ALL, I would like to invite all the members of Expat-blog.com / Riyadh to attend the Third Bowling Get Together, VENUE Bowling Alley, Intercontinental Hotel, Riyadh DATE & TIME 18.10.2013 (Friday) 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM COST SR.25/- PER FRAME ...
Oh Missed that :) do let me know the next schedule.. Read More
Buying Gold by Aali786
Asalam Alekum all I am in search of Gold jewellery shops, where i can buy jewellery i.e, Bandit, chain, bangles etc... I guess there is some gold market near Batha, but actually don't know exact location, so Please let me know any information ...
wanted to buy saudi pure gold? then why going malabar indian gold market? Read More