john
@johnfog
Australian expat in Saudi Arabia
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48
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5
About me
Australian
Lives in Raz Al Zawr
Speaks Australian it is like english but better
Registration: 23 June 2011
Saudi Drivers license
sorry it is a multiple entry Visa till i get my Iqama Read More
Saudi Drivers license
thank you, but i only have a working Visa at the moment so looks like im not driving Read More
Saudi Drivers license
I have a Saudi Drivers license which is valid till 2014 but it was attached to my old Iqama which has now been canceled and i am on a working Visa till i get a new Iqama with my new company.Can i still hire a car with this license and is it still a ... Read More
Hi Everyone by rhinky
Hello... I am from India-Hyderabad and want to know abt Jubail as we are planning to move to Jubail since we are expecting an offer in SABIC. Could anyone please let me know how is it like working in SABIC Al-Jubail and abt all the aminities ...
I am working on the SABIC Project and living in Jubail seems ok so far Read More
Hi everyone, I am new in Jubail by coban
Hello everybody, my name is Serdar and I am from Turkey. I work for SIEMENS as a Control Engineer and I will be in Jubail next Sunday and probably stay in there 6 months along. Hope I don't get too bored. Have fun everyone!
dont worry boredom is part of being here Read More
Off road motor bikes Jubail by johnfog
I am moving back to saudi to work and will be living in Jubail. I am looking to get back into off road bikes, is there any group that i can get in touch with regarding a bit of riding. i should be in Jubail prior to xmas 2013 Cheers Fog
have no interest in riding on the roads just go and play in the sand . Am in Jubail now living in a compound in the industrial area and am looking to meet people . Fridays are just far to boring Read More
Hair loss since moving to Saudi by clairey5
Hello all, I have been told this happens to many people when they move here because of the water so was hoping some people would have some advice. I have thin enough hair as it is and it has not started falling out pretty drastically. What can I ...
nothing wrong with a bald head :lol: Read More
Off road motor bikes Jubail
I am moving back to saudi to work and will be living in Jubail. I am looking to get back into off road bikes, is there any group that i can get in touch with regarding a bit of riding. i should be in Jubail prior to xmas 2013 Cheers Fog Read More
salary at Ma'aden aluminim for mechanical engineer by eugen13
hello, do you can tell me about the salary at Ma'aden aluminim for mechanical engineer , because it is possible to changing my activity in this area and it is necessary to negotiate my salary
i work at Ma'aden and it depends on where you are from and your experience in smelters as to what type of money you can expect to get. I was not aware we neede any more engineers at this late stage of the project Read More
What is your idea of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? by Salman Omrani
Hi everyone, I always wonder whats on the minds of (going to be) expats coming to Saudi Arabia, what image have they drawn in their minds about this country, things they have heard. now why I ask this is because many people have the wrong idea, and ...
short fat bloke- saudi is what you make it . everybody knows it is not a holiday camp here internet is slow but skype works and there is a reasonable TV coverage. phone network is good i have had no issues with it, but then again i mainly use skype. ... Read More
What is your idea of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? by Salman Omrani
Hi everyone, I always wonder whats on the minds of (going to be) expats coming to Saudi Arabia, what image have they drawn in their minds about this country, things they have heard. now why I ask this is because many people have the wrong idea, and ...
Saudi to me ??? I have worked in the middle east for 6 years now but only 1 year in saudi.To me i am here for the money only i can see no other reason to be here, i respect the people here and i obey there laws as i have to. I do not push or demand ... Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
return it to him . simple answer Read More
Help, please....
20 minutes to the causeway 3 hours to get through it:cool: Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
5 things i can not live without ???? well all of them are banned here so no point in even thinking about it:( Read More
British girls looking for friends in Jeddah by CallyW
Hello, Me and my friend are two 24 year old British girls looking to meet people in Jeddah. I am not sure if we will be in a compound but would like some tips to try and at least have some fun. Cheers :) Selena & Cally
sorry Blemze i only speak Australian. Read More
British girls looking for friends in Jeddah by CallyW
Hello, Me and my friend are two 24 year old British girls looking to meet people in Jeddah. I am not sure if we will be in a compound but would like some tips to try and at least have some fun. Cheers :) Selena & Cally
nobody hangs out on this side. im in Raz Az Zawr about 1hour into the desert from Jubail. its not the end of the world but you can see it in the distance at night. Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
1. Family 2. Harley Davidson 3. Laughter 4. swimming ( Australians need to get wet ) 5. A good steak meal and a South Aust red wine. Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
1. Family 2. Harley Davidson 3. Laughter 4. swimming ( Australians need to get wet ) 5. A good steak meal and a South Aust red wine. Read More
interested in being an expat by GuestPoster1023
Hello i am interested in moving and working in Dammam Saudi arabia, where do i start? thanks
am interested to know why you would want to come here ??? i am only here for the money nothing else, this place really has nothing to offer unless of course you like sand, heat, dust, no beer , no fun ,no life. but other than that its a great ... Read More
interested in being an expat by GuestPoster1023
Hello i am interested in moving and working in Dammam Saudi arabia, where do i start? thanks
am interested to know why you would want to come here ??? i am only here for the money nothing else, this place really has nothing to offer unless of course you like sand, heat, dust, no beer , no fun ,no life. but other than that its a great ... Read More
info visa by metisse
Hi everybody, I have a question about the visa. I have signed an offering letter from a company in KSA. Two months after I am still waiting for the administration approval for preliminary paper to obtain the visa. The company keep me in touch with ...
it takes about 3 to 4 months depending on the company and how well they submitt it Read More
info visa by metisse
Hi everybody, I have a question about the visa. I have signed an offering letter from a company in KSA. Two months after I am still waiting for the administration approval for preliminary paper to obtain the visa. The company keep me in touch with ...
it takes about 3 to 4 months depending on the company and how well they submitt it Read More
British girls looking for friends in Jeddah by CallyW
Hello, Me and my friend are two 24 year old British girls looking to meet people in Jeddah. I am not sure if we will be in a compound but would like some tips to try and at least have some fun. Cheers :) Selena & Cally
seems you have alot of new friends very quickly . welcome and good luck with what ever it is you are looking for. Fun might be a hard thing to find here but in sure it is hidden away somewhere . Cheers John Read More
importing car to Saudi from UAE by johnfog
Im sure this has been asked before but i will ask again. I am looking to bring a car from the UAE to Saudi. I have a residents Visa ans Saudi licience. Qustion # 1 i have heard that the car can be no older than 5 years is that true. Question # 2 ...
i have to ask why would you import a car from the US when the cars here are cheap as chips and are only going to be ruined by sun , sand and bad drivers running into you at malls and everywhere else. A frien was knoced from his Harley by a saudi and ... Read More
importing car to Saudi from UAE by johnfog
Im sure this has been asked before but i will ask again. I am looking to bring a car from the UAE to Saudi. I have a residents Visa ans Saudi licience. Qustion # 1 i have heard that the car can be no older than 5 years is that true. Question # 2 ...
well looks like i will not bring a car here . I feel no need to buy a car and put it in somebodies name that i do not know i can trust. thanks for the info Read More
importing car to Saudi from UAE
Im sure this has been asked before but i will ask again. I am looking to bring a car from the UAE to Saudi. I have a residents Visa ans Saudi licience. Qustion # 1 i have heard that the car can be no older than 5 years is that true. Question # 2 ... Read More
Help in bringing car in from Abu Dhabi by brucesykes
So does anyone know how to do the following: My wife (different last name) purchased a new Jeep in Abu Dhabi last December but left shortly afterwards to take a new job in Russia. I've accepted a job in Riyadh and wish to bring the car (which is ...
i already own the harley in Abu Dhabi so the shop can not take it . Things may be different with harleys as most shops do transfers between each other all the time. if you enter into an argeement with the shop you have to be sure who you are dealing ... Read More
Passing motorcycle license in Jubail? by belishabeacon
Hi everyone, Are there any driving schools in Jubail where one can pass his motorcycle driving license? My husband is thinking of passing his, though I seriously feel that it isn't safe to be driving a motorcycle in Saudi! Looking forward to your ...
i have riden all over the world and Saudi is no different you have to be aware of who is around you and think all the time as a lot of people here are not used to seeing bikes on the road. rule 1 ; make lots of noise. rule 2 ; own the road. rule 3; ... Read More
Help in bringing car in from Abu Dhabi by brucesykes
So does anyone know how to do the following: My wife (different last name) purchased a new Jeep in Abu Dhabi last December but left shortly afterwards to take a new job in Russia. I've accepted a job in Riyadh and wish to bring the car (which is ...
i am in the process of bringing a Harley Davidson from Abu Dhabi to Dammam i know the rules are the same for cars and bikes the bike must have export plates before it can be registered in KSA. i am just going to use a a local Harley shop to do all ... Read More
Harley Riders Jubail
Sorry had a bit of a brain fade with the spelling . What i was trying to say was i am looking to bring my Harley from Abu Dhabi into Saudi. Is it worth the effort and paper work. Have been riding in and around the UAE for 3 years so the local roads ... Read More
Harley Riders Jubail
Is there an expat motor bike group in Jubail harley or cruisers none of this rip and roar stuff. Am looking to bike my Harley fro Abu Dhabi ia it worth the effort ?? Read More