Advise to newcomers to Saudi

14POSTS

11 years ago

Anybody coming here need to be aware of the need to learn some basic Arabic such as renewal dates for visas ,speed limits etc. There are very serious consequence's for failure to know these things like not having access to your bank account or not been allowed to leave the country because of unpaid speeding fines.

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Fred Indonesia Expert

30549POSTS

11 years ago

I'd start a thread in the Saudi forum, offering general advice.
It could be a very nice asset for that section.

Paul tk Member

14POSTS

11 years ago

Cheers will do

Paul tk Member

14POSTS

11 years ago

Sorry people but these comments apply to Saudi I should have made that clear
Anybody coming here need to be aware of the need to learn some basic Arabic such as renewal dates for visas ,speed limits etc. There are very serious consequence's for failure to know these things like not having access to your bank account or not been allowed to leave the country because of unpaid speeding fines.

Mohdsaudi Active member

58POSTS

11 years ago

Your right聽 Paul

rareshine Serial expat

904POSTS

11 years ago

Thanks for the adviCe.

Mohdsaudi Active member

58POSTS

11 years ago

I am in service and help everyone

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gunner757 ViP

1072POSTS

11 years ago

Not only Saudi Arabia , anyone going to any country should learn the language of that respective country , to live easily聽

Paul tk Member

14POSTS

11 years ago

Yep I would completely endorse that ,it gives a better insight into the culture of the host country. But I think you miss my point. The penalties here are very strict so I am suggesting that for survival alone you need basic Arabic basic Arabic