Leaving Saudi Arabia

Hi all

I am in a predicament. My company has slashed my salary by 50% (as have yours probably). Since my payment is broken down into 3 components ;transport; accommodation allowance and salary. Already last month the transportation allowance was deducted but now with the 50% deduction it is unclear to me whether the 50% is from my total pay or from my remaining balance after the travel allowance deduction.

Any thoughts on this?

I have also received a message from the South African Embassy/Consulate about Saudia Airlines providing a special commercial flight from either Riyadh or Jeddah to Johannesburg. My company has stated that if I do leave (and they will approve my leaving) Then all expenses are incurred by me;Flight fee,exit (maybe re-entry).

I'm basically just seeking advice on my options. Should I decide to leave, there is nothing concrete put into place,the flight might be on the 21st/22nd April . The other consideration is how to get to either city because I don't have a vehicle and i'm just taking a wild guess here, but I will probably need special permits to travel through multiple cities/villages or towns to my destination.