Truthfull
English expat in Saudi Arabia
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Registration: 29 August 2017
Jeddah - British community by Romdhanil
Hi, I hope you are all well. My husband and I are new to Jeddah and so far so good :). We are wondering if there is a British community here in Jeddah? And If so, are there any coffee morning, gatherings that anyone could share? We have ...
Welcome my fellow Brits I'm from Birmingham living in jeddah Read More
How to start a business ? by Gohar Hakobian
Hi my question is only for those who are in business. And I am interested in an online business , I've tried in my country to start a language centre it worked not bad , but there's a plenty of language centers the competition is crazy , ...
You have to understand what your selling . Is it a product or a service ? Read More
How to start a business ? by Gohar Hakobian
Hi my question is only for those who are in business. And I am interested in an online business , I've tried in my country to start a language centre it worked not bad , but there's a plenty of language centers the competition is crazy , ...
Both online or offline platforms Read More
How to start a business ? by Gohar Hakobian
Hi my question is only for those who are in business. And I am interested in an online business , I've tried in my country to start a language centre it worked not bad , but there's a plenty of language centers the competition is crazy , ...
This is a great topic . I would like to give you some tips . Sit down and choose the field you want to go into Check the prices of all competitors Work out whats your unique selling point other then cut the cost of the product to start of with ... Read More
New friends by M.tony
Hey this mahmoud I wanna meet new friends new culutres
Hello everyone! Jeddah is beautiful Read More
complicated issue need help please
Hello mate Best thing i can tell u is leave saudi on a good note with ur sponsor. Read More
Buy Abaya
Abyas cost from 70 riyals to about 3000 riyal All depends in the quality of the material and if its a singular piece or a mass production of china . :) Read More
Visa for wife to join me (on work visa) by dvsdanny
Hi everyone, I'm struggling to find an answer/solution to my problem. I am in the Kingdom on a work visa, but I do not have iqama. My fianc茅e and I will marry in December and I'd like to bring her with me. She is Egyptian and I am ...
Sorry to hear about your past but hopefully your future is bright and filled with happiness .馃憤馃徎 Read More
Visa for wife to join me (on work visa) by dvsdanny
Hi everyone, I'm struggling to find an answer/solution to my problem. I am in the Kingdom on a work visa, but I do not have iqama. My fianc茅e and I will marry in December and I'd like to bring her with me. She is Egyptian and I am ...
The company you work for should apply for you to bring her in . You getting a visa is very easy for her shouldnt worry much . She can come in on a visit visa i think for 3 months and renew after that Read More
Visa for wife to join me (on work visa) by dvsdanny
Hi everyone, I'm struggling to find an answer/solution to my problem. I am in the Kingdom on a work visa, but I do not have iqama. My fianc茅e and I will marry in December and I'd like to bring her with me. She is Egyptian and I am ...
:D congradulations by the way . :cool: good luck Read More
Visa for wife to join me (on work visa) by dvsdanny
Hi everyone, I'm struggling to find an answer/solution to my problem. I am in the Kingdom on a work visa, but I do not have iqama. My fianc茅e and I will marry in December and I'd like to bring her with me. She is Egyptian and I am ...
Dvs danny Hope ur doing well and everything is good with you . Im sorry to tell you that u have to wait until u are married to her . After december you can bring her or take her anywhere in the world you want . I mean no disrespect to you my ... Read More
Pet export: personal experience anyone? by Oksana A
Hello there! I would appreciate if anyone shared their experiences about traveling with their pets OUT of KSA. I know the procedure but was wondering if anyone ever looks at export permit? I brought my cat from the USA 6 months ago and now we are ...
Hey everyone I can help u out on this . What u have to do is get all your paperwork in check from a vet clinic they process ur paper work and make a passport for the animal and do alot of checks on the animal its very costly but worth it . In ... Read More
Divorce in Islam by GuestPoster6932
Im female muslim married for almost 7years to a muslim but unfortunately he has another wife..he got married without my permission the sad thing only a month our difference but I got blessed with 3 kids and the other one have no child but I cant ...
Dear sister I know your emotions are not stable and dont rush into anything that u will later regret . I am not concerned about he married another woman because alot of men are like that . They always want more . What i am concerned is about ur ... Read More
What fields hire foreigners in KSA ? by caroli44
Hi everyone, I am a french woman and i would really like to find a job and move to KSA. I currently have a management/HR degree and i'm going to have a bachelor's degree in the HR speciality. Is it a field that hire foreigners in Saudi ...
Best thing for u is to apply online .. Try the big companies like aramco , debhams etc U will find many jobs in hr but most jobs are contract based and last year or two . There are so many opportunities here in saudi u just need to strive ... Read More
Help with contract question please by GuestPoster6475
Hello, I am really wanting to change my employer and I have found a new one and I am ready to change, however someone just mentioned to me that it鈥檚 in our contract that we have to work for 6 months or we will be liable to pay back expenses. ...
You signed it by entering the country under thay sponsor . Best advice i can give u is that u try and get ur sponsor on side with u and let u leave . Even though most companies have a 3 month trial basis . Read More
exit visa without issuing iqama of my new born baby by nadir6790
hello everyone, me and my wife we both are resident here in saudi arabia, my wife delivered a baby 2 month before, and we brought him here in KSA, i still didn't processed his iqama here in KSA, because it will be charged 2500+ family levy fee, ...
You have to register the baby before leaving saudi on exit . By law u have to do it . There is no other way around it Read More
DO I NEED A DATA FLOW IF I WILL APPLY AS NURSE IN KUWAIT?
Just out of curiosity.. how are u a ex saudi :unsure Read More
Unilateral Employment Termination by company
What was your job role ? Because if the job role has been put in the saudi only category then it becomes hard to appeal against Read More
Find out iqama number with passport number by JANI2013
dear sir ihave my passport but not iqama number. so the question is how to find out iqama number with passport number. regards
Your iqama number is written on the id card given to you when you meet your sponsor . Also should have details on your visa page Read More
Unilateral Employment Termination by company
How many years was the contract intially for ? What paperwork do you have ? How many years was you in the company ? Read More
New members of the Saudi Arabia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Saudi Arabia forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
:heart: saudi arabia is one of the best places to live and save money 馃槏 Read More
BABY NAME by engraliasghar
Assalam o alaikum Dear all, Is there any rule in KSA to adopt a name of new born baby. My baby born here in ksa. For example my name is ALI SALMAN. Can i adopt the name ALI AYAAN for my baby, Plz reply
There are some names not allowed . If you type in google names not allowed in saudi should show you the names not allowed . Read More
Looking for a female ielts teacher
Most of them are outdated .. And males Read More
Hello any events in next 3 days . by Wonderwoman1984
Hello all ! I am new to KSA and wondering what are the options of passing time here...of course safely I mean...smh... :unsure Any public events coming up ? Is there any site where we can follow the events in KSA . :top:
Snapchat is the best place to see if any events are on .. Follow some of the local snappers :D Read More
English teacher needed
Looking for a private female english teacher to teach my wife english for her ielts exam . Prefer a female teacher from the uk Let me know please :/ Read More
Wondering if anyone knows any good hospitals by Truthfull
Basically my wife is pregnant and I'm wondering can anyone advise me on the best hospitals on where I can take my wife to get her regular check ups
Thanks will check out both hospitals :) Read More
What to expect when moving to Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Saudi Arabia? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to ...
U need to look at everything in a positive view. Negativity will breed negativity. Life in Saudi for me is beautiful . The atmosphere here is completely peaceful Read More
Wondering if anyone knows any good hospitals
Basically my wife is pregnant and I'm wondering can anyone advise me on the best hospitals on where I can take my wife to get her regular check ups Read More