aftabv
Indian expat in Saudi Arabia
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Lives in Riyadh
Registration: 16 March 2014
Cancellation of STC landline(jood) by univinu
Dear all, Previously I was located at exit 16. I recently shifted to new location where I don't have stc landline connection (optic fibre). I tried disconnecting the service by dialing 907 & follow in the instructions to disconnect ...
Saeed, I had similar issue, when they sent me bill after clearing everything. I complained this in CITC. It got resolved very quickly. (http://www.citc.gov.sa/en/Pages/default.aspx) You can write your query in English. If nothing works out, you ... Read More
Urgent-dermatologist in riyadh
Syed Khizar in Suiman Al Habib, Takhasusie branch. Read More
Secret Lake 20-30 km near Riyadh by azfar789
I heard there is some "secret lake" near Riyadh. its about 20-30 kms far from the city. Does any one has some idea where all the lakes in Riyadh are located?
I want to one of the secret lake today (Khararah I guess). Its awesome. With recent rains; plenty of water and plenty of ppl visiting it. :) Location is ... Read More
Visit visa Information for Georgia by msq2220
Dears any ony visit to Georgia from Saudi Arabia. Please share information if someone already visited. Thanks
Georgia announces visa-free travel for Saudis and expats http://www.arabnews.com/node/1005141/saudi-arabia Read More
IQAMA FOR DEPENDENT MOTHER by Omair Jawed
I am working as an Insurance Specialist in a very well reputed insurance company. My mother is a widow and dependent on me. She was previously living with me in UAE on Iqama through out my over six years stay there. I have a brother and a sister ...
What I know is its very difficult but not impossible to get parents Iqama. You need to have good support from your company/sponsorer, they might be able to help you in that. Read More
Which bank account would be best in exchange ? by Finnysap
Dears, Please let me know which bank account would be best in exchange. I'm finny n thanks for all ur posts Many thanks,
Alinma gives better than NCB. Even customer service is Ok, they speak English :up: Read More
Please suggest good school CBSE/ICSE - For indian in RIyadh by Abbey2608
i shifted to RIYADH from Dubai( 1 yr), I am born and stayed in India, I have 9 yr old daughter, completed 3rd stranded class from Ryan english school Pune India. My office is at Al Jummah center, tatweer building, king fahad road. I have tried ...
http://www.iipsr.com/ Getting admission here is tough, near to impossible :-) Read More
best store to buy carpets (riyadh) by bettleguese
where to buy good quality carpet at reasonable price?
There many carpet shops at below location, you may want to check it out: 24.733668, 46.662853 Read More
Life in Jeddah by ashish46
I arrived in Jeddah in January 14 , 2016 from Mumbai , India and ever since i have struggled to get 1. My iqama 2. Driving Licence 3. Compound accomodation . Finally I got my iqama and driving licence in the month of July 2016 In ...
Alhamdulillah, I got my Iqama just in 15 days. I arrived here on 3rd March, 2014 and I got Iqama around 20th March, 2014. :one Read More
Eye laser
I know one person who did this eye laser here, and it went bad...He is having trouble now. Take your decision wisely. I am not making you scared, just informing you; otherwise rest is Allah's will. Read More
Please suggest good school CBSE/ICSE - For indian in RIyadh by Abbey2608
i shifted to RIYADH from Dubai( 1 yr), I am born and stayed in India, I have 9 yr old daughter, completed 3rd stranded class from Ryan english school Pune India. My office is at Al Jummah center, tatweer building, king fahad road. I have tried ...
Darussalam is running the school under the name of Indian DPS. I went to DPS to inquire, he said if your kid is studying here, there is no guarantee that after going back to India he will get "transfer" to DPS school. So, there is no ... Read More
Please suggest good school CBSE/ICSE - For indian in RIyadh by Abbey2608
i shifted to RIYADH from Dubai( 1 yr), I am born and stayed in India, I have 9 yr old daughter, completed 3rd stranded class from Ryan english school Pune India. My office is at Al Jummah center, tatweer building, king fahad road. I have tried ...
Middle East is located in Sulaimaniyah, close to King Fahad Road and across Tahlia Street. Admissions open by Dec for the new academic year, for more / specific details you might need to visit them. Accommodation is possible in nearby areas since ... Read More
Please suggest good school CBSE/ICSE - For indian in RIyadh by Abbey2608
i shifted to RIYADH from Dubai( 1 yr), I am born and stayed in India, I have 9 yr old daughter, completed 3rd stranded class from Ryan english school Pune India. My office is at Al Jummah center, tatweer building, king fahad road. I have tried ...
Well..Let me tell you my personal experience. When I brought my family here I had to admit my daughter in Indian Embassy School(IIS) boy section as I couldn't get her admission done in neither middle east nor IIS-Girls as they arrived in April ... Read More
visa for parent in laws during June to September months..
You can go to Istiqdam, from there you might get. Read More
Traveling within KSA with iqama only?
Within KSA iqama is enough ! Read More
Parent can go to Umra in Family visit visa by air ? by shamsoft15
Assalamu alaikum... Dear Brothers, Treat it as Urgent.My parents coming in next week in family visit visa to Riyadh.They want to go to JEDDHA by air to perform UMRA,Is it permissible to travell them alone without me.Is it permissible to wear Ihram ...
Yes, from Riyadh itself we were in Ihram... Read More
Parent can go to Umra in Family visit visa by air ? by shamsoft15
Assalamu alaikum... Dear Brothers, Treat it as Urgent.My parents coming in next week in family visit visa to Riyadh.They want to go to JEDDHA by air to perform UMRA,Is it permissible to travell them alone without me.Is it permissible to wear Ihram ...
I traveled with my parents for Umrah in 2014, they asked for their passport at Madina airport while coming back, he just checked the visa and gave it back to us. No problem Alhamdulillah. Read More
Required MOH address for child vaccination
Download Sehatech app, it has all the information regd vaccination, you can book an appointment with PHC. This app is by Ministry of Health. For KSA residents. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sa.gov.moh.sehatech Read More
Red Sand by Katelol
We would like to visit RED SAND in Riyadh. Any ideas? Activities? Where is the place. Thank you
https://www.google.com.sa/maps/place/Riyadh/@25.131186,47.6272845,5764m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x3e2f03890d489399:0xba974d1c98e79fd5!8m2!3d24.7135517!4d46.6752957 Check this... Read More
Flash replacement in Camera
Ahmed Abdulwahed Trading Co. Dabab Street, Opp.Riyadh Bank Al Batha, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, (966-1) 412 2575 AATC is the official Nikon service center in Kingdom. Read More
STC clearance at the time of final exit by habib2205
I had an STC joodnet 2Mbps few months back. One day I tried to upgrade the speed to 10Mbps through MYSTC and figured out that my name is blacklisted. After lot of inquiries, I come to know that there is an STC line in Jeddah (never even visited ...
Brother Ehetesam is right. I did file a complaint to STC through CITC for refund; STC closed it once, I reopened the compliant and finally STC agreed for the refund. (Thats a different story that after 2 months also I have not got the full refund ... Read More
Multiple ER for Family
Are you sure its available on Absher? I think its only for individual not for family.. Absher allows only single entry for family. Have you done this before..i mean Multiple RE for family thru absher? Read More
Multiple ER for Family
Hi All, How can I get multiple exit re-entry for family? I am sure somebody would have already asked this question. If yes, please let me know the link. Thanks... Read More
Info:Fingerprint registration by aftabv
The Directorate General of Passports (Jawazat) has blocked the iqama services of expats who have failed to register their fingerprints and that of their dependents, including children aged 6 and above. Earlier, it was only mandatory for expat ...
Ok... I went to Sahara mall yesterday (Saturday). To go there get inside Sahara mall from Gate no 6, take escalator. Go straight towards food court. There is small passage next to Cinnabon. Jawazat office is located there. They have section for ... Read More
Can I use my camera and shoot some photos in Riyadh! by Robel619
I'm a new expat located in Riyadh and was wondering if it's safe to take pictures around the city. I'm getting bored sitting around the compound and want to get out and use my camera but I'm not sure if it's a safe thing to do ...
I stay in Riyadh and I love photography. I have taken lots and lots of pics both in Riyadh and outside Riyadh. Alhamdulillah, no problem at all. Common sense should be applied while taking picture : You don't take picture of others, if at all ... Read More
Info:Fingerprint registration by aftabv
The Directorate General of Passports (Jawazat) has blocked the iqama services of expats who have failed to register their fingerprints and that of their dependents, including children aged 6 and above. Earlier, it was only mandatory for expat ...
Info I got from one of the earlier thread its there in Sahara mall in Riyadh. Don't know the exact location in Sahara mall. Read More
Info:Fingerprint registration
The Directorate General of Passports (Jawazat) has blocked the iqama services of expats who have failed to register their fingerprints and that of their dependents, including children aged 6 and above. Earlier, it was only mandatory for expat ... Read More
IELTS exam by Ayaa B
Hello everybody Is anyone taking the ielts exam soon? it would be really nice if we exchange some information and study materials for the exam. i was kinda confident at first. But now, as the time is getting closer am a little bit concerned. I want ...
Thanks Ayaa... I have seen some youtube video's. But the thing is training cost is bit on higher side and I am just too busy in work and have not much time for the preparation, so I am worried a little bit. So, was just inquiring if I can get ... Read More
IELTS exam by Ayaa B
Hello everybody Is anyone taking the ielts exam soon? it would be really nice if we exchange some information and study materials for the exam. i was kinda confident at first. But now, as the time is getting closer am a little bit concerned. I want ...
I am a non English speaker. I can easily communicate in English in my office. How easy or difficult for me to score 7 in all modules? Read More
absher dependent visa
1. Are you not seeing your dependents on absheer? or 2. Fees you paid is not visible against your absheer? if its #1, I am not sure. If its #2, have you paid against whose Iqama? yours or them?...i think you need to pay against your dependents ... Read More
absher dependent visa
Dependents will be visible when they get visa and they are in kingdom. For getting family(dependent) visa you need to pay 2000 SAR against family visa (i guess, not sure) in the Sadad/Govt. payment. Read More
Secret Lake 20-30 km near Riyadh by azfar789
I heard there is some "secret lake" near Riyadh. its about 20-30 kms far from the city. Does any one has some idea where all the lakes in Riyadh are located?
I think it was their earlier ... but it has been removed and now pay to know the co-ordinates.... :) If you find it, please let me know... The last update from the blog was in 24th January mentioning that its full of clean water... Me too ... Read More
Secret Lake 20-30 km near Riyadh by azfar789
I heard there is some "secret lake" near Riyadh. its about 20-30 kms far from the city. Does any one has some idea where all the lakes in Riyadh are located?
May be this will be helpful to you... http://www.blueabaya.com/2012/12/the-secret-lake.html Read More
Travel to Riyadh on Umrah Visa by waqarahmed1985
Dears; My aunt living in UK want to visit me in Riyadh, she is planning for Umrah, is it possible that she can come to Riyadh on same visa?
From the Saudi Airlines website ::: Umrah visa holders should enter and depart from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Airport in Madinah or Prince Abdulmohsin ... Read More
Dentist by JJ Joji
I am looking for a good dentist in Riyadh. I have too much teeth complications hence need expert dentist. His expense should be affordable.
Dr. Sinu in Al Warood Clinic, Olaya... Very good doctor. Make sure you get an appointment asap, he is busy, you may not get date for couple of weeks. Read More
Edge of the world. by Mariem88
Hi forum people, I have a query, Does the route specified in google maps is the correct one to reach to the edge of the world ? If not, then what's the correct one with coordinates ? Thanks :)
Hi Mariam, You can refer to following link, its very informative and co-ordinates is also given. We followed this blog and could reach their easily. http://www.blueabaya.com/2012/08/guide-to-edge-of-world.html Some notes : 1. 4x4 is a MUST 2. ... Read More
Anyone visited Khaybar?
Yes, it is allowed to go and visit old Khayber. We went there it was difficult to find the perfect location. Bit scary as We were the only family visiting it. Just an Update about Madain Saleh: We went to Madain Saleh without any permission, we ... Read More
Anyone visited Khaybar?
Salam All, In this Eid vacation I am planning to visit Madinah, Madain Saleh, Badr and Khaybar. I want to know if anyone visited the place where Battle of Khaybar was fought? Is it allowed to go there? Can I go there with family? Jazakallah, Aftab Read More
Visiting Riyadh On Umrah Visa by aftabv
Assalamu alaykum, If my family member comes to Makkah/Madina from my home country on Umrah Visa, can they visit Riyadh for few days? If yes, then what is the procedure? Thanks, Aftab
Getting visas for in-laws is difficult... :( Read More
Visiting Riyadh On Umrah Visa
Assalamu alaykum, If my family member comes to Makkah/Madina from my home country on Umrah Visa, can they visit Riyadh for few days? If yes, then what is the procedure? Thanks, Aftab Read More