daredevil
Ukrainian looking for information about United Arab Emirates
Forum posts
25
About me
Ukrainian
Lives in Lahore
Speaks Urdu, English, Darri, Arabic
Registration: 15 September 2010
Squash Partners? Anyone?
I can take you up on the challange in two weeks time when I'd be in Dubai. Will PM you once I land and settle down. Read More
How long does it take to get our Container? by mkirchner
hey out there! Who has experience with container-shipping in Dubai? Our (furniture etc.) container will arrive on Jund 16th in Dubai. How long will it take, till we get the container checked (customs, papers etc.) so that we can get it delivered ...
So any updates on this? What are the costs invovled after you get in to Jabal Ali port and how much average time does it take for getting it from Port to your place? Read More
Accomodation by daredevil
For working in Internet City, what would be the best value for money area to live in for a family of 3. What should be the price of a normal(not overly upscale ) decent 1 BR apartment in residential area near Dubai internet city? (did try ...
Thank you Shabbir, will give you a call in few weeks time. In the meanwhile, anyone has any idea how to sell the household stuff in Karachi since there is not concept of garage sale and no ebay or anything of that sort in here. Any suggestions? Read More
Accomodation by daredevil
For working in Internet City, what would be the best value for money area to live in for a family of 3. What should be the price of a normal(not overly upscale ) decent 1 BR apartment in residential area near Dubai internet city? (did try ...
Thank you Shabbir. Will get in touch with you once I land in UAE and start looking for a place. Btw since you are from Karachi; know of any reliable movers and packers who are operating from Karachi to Dubai? Read More
Accomodation by daredevil
For working in Internet City, what would be the best value for money area to live in for a family of 3. What should be the price of a normal(not overly upscale ) decent 1 BR apartment in residential area near Dubai internet city? (did try ...
Thanks a lot Marl猫neke. Please share the contact details in PM. @ Sandman6: We'll find that out about the person in question and I'll share the experience :D ; however I encountered one back in Pakistan...so not that much of an oxymoron I say!! Read More
Accomodation by daredevil
For working in Internet City, what would be the best value for money area to live in for a family of 3. What should be the price of a normal(not overly upscale ) decent 1 BR apartment in residential area near Dubai internet city? (did try ...
Thanks for the quick feedback FeeAcer. I had gone through these articles and the website as well...the catch is I'm looking for an expat's advice as to which 'area(s)' of Dubai to focus on when it comes to the rental property websites. Read More
Accomodation
For working in Internet City, what would be the best value for money area to live in for a family of 3. What should be the price of a normal(not overly upscale ) decent 1 BR apartment in residential area near Dubai internet city? (did try ... Read More
Lost Igama by CivEngr
I've done many stupid things in my life but I think this is gonna rank up there. I seem to have lost my Igama (still have passport w/ multiple exit/entry). How much is this gonna cost me? I heard it can take a few months to resolve and get new ...
Musicman, no reason to feel bad about the lost time in raising your Iguanas in KSA considering what we're going through. Here we are stuck with waiting for Iqama despite having an employer to work for it and our free-lancing friend has managed to ... Read More
Riyadh Road Runners - is anyone here a member? by gowiththeflowUK
Hi guys & gals - thought to check with you - I am thinking of joining Riyadh Road Runners as Ian & I run regularly. He is an experienced runner, as with a lot of South African's, able to run incredible distances. But little old me is simply a 5 - ...
Good luck with your transfer to Riyadh, guess we will see you soon. :)Thanks a lot gowiththeflowUK. Yup, hopefully would be there on a visit visa in three weeks time, which would be converted into Iqama (in a week's time) once I land and then the ... Read More
5-aside football by jameel137
Hi again...kwik intro...Im soon to be in riyadh and I was wondering whether there are any places to play 5-aside football? Obviously you would need another 9 players to play, so... what im askig for really...and now im comito my point.. does anyone ...
Count me in too ,*whenever* I land (hopefully by the end of November....which was initially end of October !!) Read More
Introduction by blumartin
Hello everyone. Thanks for all the great info I have seen on here so far. People seem very friendly so hopefully I can join in. So then, I have read the forum a fair few times, accepted the job and read the forum some more. Now I am playing the ...
Blue half of Merseyside....please make us happy tomorrow* (Roy is literally begging for more time....give 茅m a stick) * says a red devil! Read More
Riyadh Road Runners - is anyone here a member? by gowiththeflowUK
Hi guys & gals - thought to check with you - I am thinking of joining Riyadh Road Runners as Ian & I run regularly. He is an experienced runner, as with a lot of South African's, able to run incredible distances. But little old me is simply a 5 - ...
I'd also like to know if its ok for a guy to jog in a pair of shorts on a public street or is it going to attract a lot of unwanted attraction? Read More
Need advice on a Offer received from a Saudi Firm by aryanmd
Hi All, Looking out for help to decide upon a offer i have received from a Saudi firm Based in Riyadh . I'm a Electronic Design Engineer with 2 years of Experience in India. i have been offered a Basic of 6k SR with other benefits like house ...
Musicman, a question regarding wife's working. Since husband's Iqama would be used to have the wife in KSA, is getting a work permit for a spouse really simple? Read More
New Iqama transfer rule? by daredevil
Hi all, I've found the forum extremely useful as I intend to land in the Kingdom in late October. You guys have been doing an amazing job I must say. Have two quick questions (since found answers to most other questions from the blogs/forum): 1: ...
So a bachelors in business administration (despite not being a computer science related graduation) would be ok, I suppose, in addition to SAP certificate. Is there a URL having list of all the available professions with respective degree ... Read More
New Iqama transfer rule? by daredevil
Hi all, I've found the forum extremely useful as I intend to land in the Kingdom in late October. You guys have been doing an amazing job I must say. Have two quick questions (since found answers to most other questions from the blogs/forum): 1: ...
Sorry to interrupt the little smooching party going on here but while I try to sum it up, I still can not find which professions have what educational document attestations required. Like I know whats required for doctors and engineers (and ... Read More
New Iqama transfer rule? by daredevil
Hi all, I've found the forum extremely useful as I intend to land in the Kingdom in late October. You guys have been doing an amazing job I must say. Have two quick questions (since found answers to most other questions from the blogs/forum): 1: ...
Well yes some of them do but I'd not want to build my career on a lie. Was wondering if their is an exception to this available. Guess thats good bye KSA then at least until I apply for equivalence certificate from a university which would normally ... Read More
New Iqama transfer rule? by daredevil
Hi all, I've found the forum extremely useful as I intend to land in the Kingdom in late October. You guys have been doing an amazing job I must say. Have two quick questions (since found answers to most other questions from the blogs/forum): 1: ...
That settles some nerves. One recent development of concern: After high school, I've done many certifications and even some diploma courses including Public accountancy, PMP, CISA and a few ERP certifications but since all these are either ... Read More
New Iqama transfer rule? by daredevil
Hi all, I've found the forum extremely useful as I intend to land in the Kingdom in late October. You guys have been doing an amazing job I must say. Have two quick questions (since found answers to most other questions from the blogs/forum): 1: ...
Godspeed musicman! Is this an annual process or can be less frequent. Cause if for example it doesnt come through, tax man back home would axe anyone coming back after one year. Read More
New Iqama transfer rule? by daredevil
Hi all, I've found the forum extremely useful as I intend to land in the Kingdom in late October. You guys have been doing an amazing job I must say. Have two quick questions (since found answers to most other questions from the blogs/forum): 1: ...
Alliecat, thanks for the confirmation. However I couldn't verify this news from any 贸fficial' Saudi URL (i.e. from MOFA or Labor ministry websites). Would appreciate if you or anyone else can share a link to some official document containing details ... Read More
New Iqama transfer rule?
Hi all, I've found the forum extremely useful as I intend to land in the Kingdom in late October. You guys have been doing an amazing job I must say. Have two quick questions (since found answers to most other questions from the blogs/forum): 1: ... Read More