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The housing allowance being offered is ok for an apartment outside of a compound but not a compound and definetly not a Western compound. Hi My names michael and I shall be coming over to Saudi soon. My employer still hasnt told me where I will be ... Read More

More reasons to come visit Jeddah. :) Oh my goodness that's ridiculous!! I'm already drinking 3 litres of water a day.. With these extremes of temperatures its certainly going to be an interesting summer. Read More

I used to spend 2 days in Riyadh and three in Jeddah. I did this for about 1.5 years. It is different. Jeddah is a bit less hot in summer but very humid. Summer is a lot of indoor anyways but Jeddah has the beach which can be nice early in the ... Read More

Look into the Lotus IV compound. 2 BR is around SAR 100,000 and 3 BR is SAR 140,000. Many Frech and French Lebanese there. Also has a Frech day care but only for 1/2 a day normally must pick up after lunch. Has bus to French School. Has ... Read More

Sounds a bit like slave labor. Western teachers that I know do not have to go through such procedures. 1. Yes you must do medicals twice once in your home country for visa and again here for Iquama. Usually you pay in your home country and are ... Read More

Burka is not required. Most malls are full of Filipinas without any Burkas or head coverings as well as Western women. A lot of Lebanese wear the Abayas open as open coats and no one bothers them. If anybody bothers you speak in English and tell ... Read More

If you pay for your housing, transportation, food and health club out of the money the 6500 SAR is not that much. Specially if you like to go shopping. Hi, Q.1 Are the shops open during ramadan? Ans: Yes but all the shops are opening after 1300 o ... Read More

Sorry I had not checked the E-mails to see you asked a question. I was not meaning to be rude. On vacation in El Paso, Texas on the way to a golf course in the desert. Got hit by a full size Subarban driven by a 16 year old. Totalled a new ... Read More

Just a word of caution as it is an individual choice. Would have died twice if not for the seat belts. Instead they broke my ribs but saved my life. I will not get in a car without the seat belts. Oh by the way both times I was a passenger. Read More

How about using the classifies section No Lyke PROPERTY FOR SALE AT OLOWORA BY BERGER/OMOLE ESTATE 2, VIA, IKEJA LAGOS. A GOING CONCERN: FUNCTIONAL PAINT INDUSTRY of about 4,200 square meters, CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY PLUS GOVERNMENT ... Read More

What does this have to do with Saudi Arabia? PROPERTY FOR SALE AT OLOWORA BY BERGER/OMOLE ESTATE 2, VIA, IKEJA LAGOS. A GOING CONCERN: FUNCTIONAL PAINT INDUSTRY of about 4,200 square meters, CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY PLUS GOVERNMENT ... Read More

I was refused an apartment in Jeddah until I gave them a letter from my employer that an Iquama was being processed and would be available shortly? Forget everything we talked about. No iquama and travel out every 90 days changes the rules. U ... Read More

Forget everything we talked about. No iquama and travel out every 90 days changes the rules. U cannot rent an apartment, have a bank acccount or almost anything without an iquama. You need to be paid your regular salary and get at least 25% ... Read More

Monthly right. Total 35,000 per month. My company gave me the details of their offer. It is the position of a senior structural engineer in Riyadh (based on 10 years of engineering experience). The package is as follows: - 21,000 SAR basic ... Read More

If you are single or married with no children and specially if your wife is a teacher or nurse you can do ok to well in Saudi Arabia. Kids School around 40K SAR per year per kid unless company will reimburses you. Compound 1 BR around 60-80K SAR ... Read More

I was Director of Ops for ,at the time, the largest A/E Saudi Consultant. It is hard to say but the offer for the level you state (10 years exp.) is quite good for SA and the true value usually depends a lot on the country from where you will be ... Read More

Maybe now all the stray cats will disapear. Read More

Happy Easter to All. May God's (Allah's) blessing be on all and Peace and Love fill all womens and mens hearts. Say a little prayer for those that are not as fortunate as we and are suffering repression and aggression. Read More

Patience is required. It may take many months to finalize as per the whim and nesecity of the employer. If you hit Ramadan Season forget it for two additional months. Once it took me 5 months including Ramadan and the next time 3 months ... Read More

Typically your wife cannot travel with you. I been told persons holding PHD's or Masters are allowed to bring their families with them. I do not know how accurate this is or if it is based on a company policy. You will need to get your Iquama ... Read More

With good income you should be able to get a personal loan from your bank at a much lower rate. Read More

Distance between Jiddah (Makkah) and Medina (Al Madinah) (Saudi Arabia) The Distance between Jiddah (Makkah) and Medina (Al Madinah) is : 330.67 kilometers (km). The approximately estimated travel/road distance can be around 380.27 km to 413.34 ... Read More

There are three main International (English) Schools in Jeddah. The American School who Superintendent is Dr. Mark English. I would try them first however be aware it is run as a secular school to Western standards with the exeption of the SA ... Read More

Agree. There are many Western women from the USA and other countries in Jeddah. There are some restrictions but nothing you cannot get around to have a semi normal life. Last night we had a bowling practice and I met a nurse from Canada that has ... Read More

No argument there but it does not address the questioned asked. Specifically Madinah, SA. Specifically single woman and specifically someone raised in USA. Can she cope with the environment she will find. I think you and I agree it will be ... Read More

Creative 85 Sorry apparently you failed to read my statement as I was clearly refering to Muslims living in Madinah which when I last checked was not only in SA but in one of the most restrictive areas due to the religioud emphasis. Nothing wrong ... Read More

First of all are you a Muslim and are you willing to follow the strict conservative Muslim ways for ladies. If you are not a Muslim and are not willing to follow the strict conservative ways then as a woman alone in Madinah it will be difficult. ... Read More

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I SUGGEST YOU TALK TO A TAX SPECIALIST AS THE ANSWER ABOVE IS NOT QUITE CORRECT IN MY INTERPRETATION. READ IRS PUBLICATION 54 CHAPTER 4 (YOU CAN DOWNLOAD OFF THE IRS SITE). YOU MUST MEET THREE DISTINT REQUIREMENTS. THE FINAL REQUIREMENT CAN BE ... Read More

You my Alleycat. Saudi guy is not worth replying to. I stand corrected. Thank you for the clarification. I didn't specify old. Young, too! :lol:Who are you thanking for the clarification, Saudi Guy or me? ;) Read More

I stand corrected. Thank you for the clarification. Your words not mine. Young Saudi's who do not normally see women without covering are prone to stare. Those are my words. As far as the horny old men I think Alleycat has responded to ... Read More

Your words not mine. Young Saudi's who do not normally see women without covering are prone to stare. Those are my words. As far as the horny old men I think Alleycat has responded to that. Just a word of warning usually Saudi's are not allowed ... Read More

Pues en Egypto Hombre. En el Sanai. Mexican cantinas hahahahahaha, that's something I do know... Where? Read More

Si. En Mariachis just like in Gharibaldi Park. Enchiladas Suizas and Taquitos al Carbon. You have braught tears to my eyes just thinking of such happy times. Tank Jew Alicat. The Mexican cantina has Cervezas frias. We can always go to the ... Read More

Now you are talking. Sharm Al Sheik it is. The Mexican cantina has Cervezas frias. We can always go to the monestary in the desert and ask forgiveness from the monks afterwards. Why even mess with KSA? You've got to take a plane to get to ... Read More

Just a word of warning usually Saudi's are not allowed in the private beaches but every once in a while a few young Saudi guys would get in. Probably guests of someone. They made it awkward staring at the ladies. Be prepared to ignore ... Read More

There are many private beaches in Jeddah. You can become a member or pay around 100 SAR for the day. You can also rent units there for a weekend or a vacation. The beaches are very nice. A lot of the ladies are Lebanese or western and they ... Read More

You will redefine normal once you get here. By our standards nothing is normal here. A word of advice what you do not get going in you will not get. Promises here are Inshallah. Which is another way of saying never. Thanks for the advice! I'm ... Read More

I got a new electric guitar. Where the cheese? People seem shocked that I haven't suffered 'culture shock.' Maybe it's because I'd been off-handedly gathering info on life in the Middle East for several years (I'm very interested in traveling, ... Read More

Its all about lifestyle. I no longer live in a compound as I am alone here and cannot see paying the ridicolous rentals. I get a better place in a new building for 1/3 the cost. I am as safe as with the machine guns and soldiers. I figure they ... Read More

Agreed. As long as the lefestyle is acceptable and they do not try to change it they are welcomed. With regard to 'Western' -- it really is more about a state of mind. I have Lebanese friends here in Riyadh who live in a compound but ... Read More

Dear all if you do not want to live in a compound with Lebanese then forget about compounds. Sherbatley has a large number of Lebanese as does every other compound in Jeddah. A lot of these Lebanese hold passports from Western Countries. I have ... Read More

U R Correct. effat college is for girls only? (i think) Read More

There are many compounds in Jeddah some a little more Western than the other but all have some degree of mixture East and West. I do not know of strictly British places. Arabian Homes has many compounds Sierra is best and Andalus seems to be well ... Read More

You can contact Magarabi Dental Clinics. I was assigned a female dentist from Lebanon. There are also many young Filipina dentist working as assistants there. The Owner is a friend of mine and he is very progressive by Saudi Standards. The ... Read More

Sharbatley is one of the best for the money but it usually has a long waiting list. They have built many new units in the last few years and added new gymn, clubhouse, pool. The old pool area is one of the best with squash courts, bowling etc. I ... Read More

I feel so bad. I was the director of a design firm and had an office in Riyadh. I spent two to three days each week in Riyadh. I never got a chance to meet any of you wonderful people. What a shame we could have had so much fun. Think of all ... Read More

Personally I miss the group hugs at the Chicken Ranch.Wasn't the chicken ranch a legalized brothel in Nevada? :blink: PS. By translating, you kind of missed the point... or was that your point? lolTouche my wonderful Alleycat. Texas I believe. ... Read More

Personally I miss the group hugs at the Chicken Ranch.Wasn't the chicken ranch a legalized brothel in Nevada? :blink: PS. By translating, you kind of missed the point... or was that your point? lolTouche my wonderful Alleycat. Texas I believe. ... Read More

Until now I was willing to sit on the sidelines and enjoy the back and forth. Now you gone too far. What is wrong with singing Kumbayah and engaging in group hugs? Personally I miss the group hugs at the Chicken Ranch. Thank God (Allah for our ... Read More

Depends on the market, how much you pay per month and the type of house and the rental market you are in. If you can sell at a good price and are not overly attached to the property then that is the best option. A lot less headaches. My home is ... Read More

Dear Saboodles12 It is not were one wants to live here. It is availability unless the company already has the unit and will provide for you. I lived in Sierra in a Company Unit when I first came here. I left for another job and had to leave the ... Read More

You are most welcomed saboodles 12. Read More

For 37,000 go with the compound unless it is a dump. The compounds I found were not very nice for that price range. I also tried the more expensive ones around 60-70,000 for a 1 BR but none had vacancies. Then you could have plenty of parties ... Read More

Now you know why I try not to establish friendships with men here. I had the same thing happen with all the gay guys and even though I am tolerant and respectful it got to be too much. I am in the same boat. I get a lot of invites to parties but ... Read More

Down Madinnah get off on Arafat (Exit after Thalia) and continue on feeder road. Just past Albaik on right hand side enter the shopping center. Along the back row there is an exchange house with slightly lower rates than the banks but much ... Read More

Hello Saboodles 12 Arabian homes have many compounds the best is Sierra followed by Andalus then the rest. I assume the company will provide the housing for you if not I would try Sherbatley as they are a better choice for the kids. Best ... Read More

1 bedroon 40-60,000 SAR 2 Bedroom 75-110,000 SAR 3 Bedroom 130-200,000 SAR Read More