Koushik
@Hashashyin
Indian expat in Kuwait
Forum posts
41
About me
Indian
Lives in Kuwait City, Al Asimah
Speaks English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu
Registration: 26 June 2012
Exit Re-entry Visa done on old passport number by ubv29
Dear Sir, My wife having a valid iqama. She entered to the kingdom with her updated passport. So her new passport number is different, but she is carrying both the passports with her. I by mistake done her exit-re-entry visa on her old passport ...
I'm in a similar situation. I have a multiple exit/entry visa issued on my old passport, but I have not transferred the exit/entry to the new one. Can I exit through Dammam airport & re-enter with the visa still on the old one? Unfortunately, ... Read More
Riyadh - Photo studio that delivers
Salman, Yes, sometime on Saturday would be great. The embassy contacted me late this afternoon and said my paperwork is listed 'pending' and would need the photos to continue processing it. I searched for photo studios located in DQ and found ... Read More
Riyadh - Photo studio that delivers
Guys, Does anyone know a photo studio in Riyadh that prints & delivers for a fee? I'm currently stuck in a remote part of KSA (perks of Oilfield) and need to have some photos delivered (ASAP) to the South African embassy in Riyadh. I'll not be ... Read More
Car rental in Dammam/Khobar w/ unlimited mileage
Does anyone know of a car rental place in Dammam/Khobar that provides unlimited mileage? I found a few rental places, but they all seem to have 100 to 200 Kms/day limit. - Hash Read More
Tanning beds/ booths in khobar? by Tanfan
I know its probably a long shot, but does anyone perhaps know where i could get my tan on in khobar? Im not living in a compound so catching real rays are not an option:( Any info on this would be so appreciated! Thanks :) Oh and any beauty ...
Best of luck? She ain't going to war, my friend Read More
Visit Visa for Mother+Sister+her Kid by muzhi
kindly all expats guide me i want to my my mother along with my sister and her child on visit visa in Saudi Arabia. i have electrical engineer visa.
pkmusd: Thank you for the info. Although I'm part happy to hear that, I'm also sad coz I was going to use that as my trump card to convince my company to let me stay in Bahrain :( Read More
Visit Visa for Mother+Sister+her Kid by muzhi
kindly all expats guide me i want to my my mother along with my sister and her child on visit visa in Saudi Arabia. i have electrical engineer visa.
pkmusd: I did go through the thread, but there was no mention of the guy's status (single/married). My question is more about the situation with my marital status, than in general. Maybe I should have left out Sister/Niece, as that was kind of ... Read More
Visit Visa for Mother+Sister+her Kid by muzhi
kindly all expats guide me i want to my my mother along with my sister and her child on visit visa in Saudi Arabia. i have electrical engineer visa.
Quick question: I'm a single guy currently living in Khobar. Will I be able to have my Mom/Dad visit me? I heard through someone (do question his knowledge) that single folks cannot have visitors, even if it's parents. Is that true? I do not ... Read More
Carpool to Khobar/Dammam by Hashashyin
Hello everyone, I'm moved to Khobar recently from the US and can't say how much I'm hating it. I visited Bahrain coupla times and I feel so much better when I'm there; so much so that I'm considering option of everyday commute. I believe quite a ...
Nawafo; Thank you...will look into that Read More
Carpool to Khobar/Dammam
Hello everyone, I'm moved to Khobar recently from the US and can't say how much I'm hating it. I visited Bahrain coupla times and I feel so much better when I'm there; so much so that I'm considering option of everyday commute. I believe quite a ... Read More
how to transfer profession?
Checkout the detailed explanation (link below) by ppthelord /forum/viewtopic.php?id=209113 Read More
Restaurants in Khobar by RedGoblin
Food is a large part of the "entertainment/social life" here in the Kingdom. And thankfully there are some really good joints to grab a quick bite or have a relaxing good meal. I see that this forum has a lot of people from a lot of places around ...
I'm a huge foodie (words just can't explain), so much so that I travel for food. I moved here to KSA for work and was hoping to find good food in khobar, given how many expats we have here. Needless to say, it's been quite disappointing so ... Read More
Power outlet shapes in Saudi Arabia by ayhz2013
Hi, I will arriving this week to Riyadh coming from USA. I will be buying a plug adapter in advance so that I can use my devices upon arrival. Just want to know the shape of the power outlets in Riyadh. .Does the outlet accept "Flat blade plug", ...
(fortunately computers have built-in converters).Computers have built-in?! :blink::P Read More
Anyone want to get otgether and hit up some GOKARTS!?!?! by Freshlikesushi
So, they are open from 5-11 on thursdays, so id like to get a group together so [s]i can beat you all[/s] we can socialize. facebook.com/reemkarting?v=wall shoudlnt be too expensive reemracing.com/reem/en/karting.php#booking
Are there any good Kart (not lawnmowers) places close to Khobar? Would be nice to hit the track before it gets too hot... Read More
Saher locations by baedaebok
Are all saher camera on those posts in Jeddah? I've heard they've put them in blue garbage bins. Where along Medina road are they? BDB
In garbage bins?!?! You gotta be kidding me! I thought I was getting from all those expensive speeding tickets when I left the US...man, this is gonna haunt me. Quick, dumb question: Are these the same bands (X, K, Ka, Ku) tracked by radar ... Read More
Architectural Photography
I am hoping based on your post, you are into photography. If so I am too. I would really love to go out and photograph stuff around saudi arabia. nothing in particular but everything in general. I live in Dammam and would love to have a company to ... Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
If you just won a million dollars, would you quit your job?With a Million dollars, maybe...but if I was going to settle down in Bratislava, hell yeah! ;) Read More
Architectural Photography
Is architectural photography allowed in KSA? I'm aware of not to take pictures of the locals, but want to check if there's restrictions even on architecture due to security or other matters Thanks Read More
Where to find Desert Roses??? by dan79
Hi to all, I would love to try to dig for desert roses, but have no idea where to go... Does anyone have any recommendations? Jubail/Khobar/Dammam area? Thanks in advance
dan79: Just a little southwest of Jubail area Read More
Female swimming I khobar and weather?? by Princess MA
We planning a trip to half moon bay and I was wondering if females are allowed to use the beaches? Also,what would the weatherbe like end December in khobar? We plan on going then
Princess MA, air temperature is pleasant to chilly depending on what kind of weather you're used to. It might be a little cold to swim in the evenings, considering the lower temperature and wind chill. Not sure about restrictions at the beach. ... Read More
Waaasssuuuup!!! by JST4FUN
Greetings everyone! I'm from Houston and will be staying in Jubail for about 6mos starting 1Q of next year. I'm a busy body and it sounds like there isnt a whole lot to do in Jubail aside from working out. I do like video gaming though..soooo is it ...
Welcome JST4FUN! I'm not a Houstonian, but a fellow Texan...I just moved to Khobar from San Antonio. As long as you're not a hardcore Rockets fan, we should get along :P...jk Jubail is not too far from Khobar, and if you pass by Khobar (on your ... Read More
Cell phone
Hello everyone, I'll be moving to Al Khobar in a couple of weeks from the US, and was wondering about cell phone situation in Saudi. Like the US, do you buy cellphones with a certain operator (for a lower price) or do you get your phone at market ... Read More
Dog daycare centres
Hello everyone, I'm moving to Al Khobar soon (end of October). I have a 7 month old pup, and was planning on bringing him with me. However, I realized the issues with having a dog in a Muslim country, and was wondering if they have dog daycares ... Read More
Electronic appliances by Hashashyin
Hello again, I just posted a topic about bringing my pet dog, and wanted to post a separate topic for my next question. I believe Saudi works on 220 V. I have a few electronic appliances accumulated over the years in the US, that I would hate to ...
@FreshLikeSushi: I would've done the same...get a projector and hook it up to a computer. But fort/unfortunately my TV is almost brand new, and it is a 59" 3D...not quite the 32" they'd provide. That being said, if my company has a limit on what I ... Read More
Electronic appliances by Hashashyin
Hello again, I just posted a topic about bringing my pet dog, and wanted to post a separate topic for my next question. I believe Saudi works on 220 V. I have a few electronic appliances accumulated over the years in the US, that I would hate to ...
Thank you, LegendLeads. I sure hope I can bring my TV and other appliances with me. At least, I'll have some kinda entertainment for social gatherings :) Read More
Can I bring my pet dog? If so, whats the procedure? by Hashashyin
Hello everyone, I'm considering a transfer to Saudi (Al Khobar) with my company and was hoping to have a few questions answered that could help with my decision. If I do accept the offer, I'll be moving to Saudi sometime next month, I would ...
Alliecat, thank you. Loopy, you'd be surprised how quick things get done when Saudi Aramco requests something, and my company agrees to it. They were talking about bringing me in on a Visitor visa (apparently I could work for short period on it), ... Read More
Electronic appliances
Hello again, I just posted a topic about bringing my pet dog, and wanted to post a separate topic for my next question. I believe Saudi works on 220 V. I have a few electronic appliances accumulated over the years in the US, that I would hate to ... Read More
Can I bring my pet dog? If so, whats the procedure?
Hello everyone, I'm considering a transfer to Saudi (Al Khobar) with my company and was hoping to have a few questions answered that could help with my decision. If I do accept the offer, I'll be moving to Saudi sometime next month, I would ... Read More