Diaa Behairy
@dbehary
Egyptian expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
Egyptian
Lives in Jeddah
Speaks Arabic, English & French
Registration: 20 December 2009
Exit - re entry visa by arnlahl123
Hi i would like to ask if exit reentry visa can still be issued even if my iqama will expire while im on vacation? I will travel next month but my iqama will expire 7 days before i come back. Hoping for a response
@arnlahl123 yes they can do that, though you need to be on the safe side (for any flights delays, cancellations鈥tc.). Read More
Exit - re entry visa by arnlahl123
Hi i would like to ask if exit reentry visa can still be issued even if my iqama will expire while im on vacation? I will travel next month but my iqama will expire 7 days before i come back. Hoping for a response
@arnlahl123 the visa will be issued and valid only till one day prior to your Iqama expiry. Read More
QIWA Transfer referred to my current employer by assadtanolihse
Hi, I am facing an issue with my transfer through QIWA because it was referred back to my current employer and rejected because they do not want any employee get transferred but if you read QIWA protocols it will not supposedly referred to my ...
@naslin841216 Hello,on Qiwa you can鈥檛 do anything, but maybe if you need something to guarantee the new job, you can try to ask your new employer to have a paper contract signed with a starting date after your notice period. Read More
Dataflow for ex-ofw by oohsabreen
Hi! I posted because I am also one of the anxious ones about how to do the dataflow. I worked in Saudi for 6 years. My last working employment was in March 2020 and the same month and year as the expiration of my saudi council license. So fast ...
@oohsabreen Hello,Here are the links to the dataflow and prometric exam:https://www.dataflowgroup.com/https://www.prometric.com/All the best of luck Read More
Qiwa Transfer after iqama expire by fhdenric
Hi currently My iqama is expired and my company is in average green and also my current company is not having Qiwa , If i accept the new contract from other company in my qiwa is it possible to take immediate transfer with out current company ...
@azizsiddiquisamHello brother.. Just want to enlighten about this, When my iqama will expire and wait after 3 days can my new employer renew it and transfer me without need of approval from my previous company? I ask this because the status of my ... Read More
Travel Dammam to Dubai by tampaxon
Hi everyone, we will be coming to KSA likely in August or Sept. Our daughter may be in a Dubai boarding school.I have a few questions if you canadvise pleaseHow easy is it to fly Dammam to Dubai on a Thurs and then return on Sat night?Any ...
@tampaxon Hello, I don鈥檛 think Wizz Air can have direct flights from Dammam to Dubai. Though, there are frequent flights on Flydubai, flynas (those would be the cheapest, usually flydubai) and then there Saudia and emirates ( much more ... Read More
Looking for Furnished accommodation in Dammam or Khobar
Only interested in furnished 1 Bedroom units in a compound or apartments complex. Read More
Family visit visa by Uwes
I'm an Indian working in Saudi Arabia. Want to know about family visit visa fee. Is it really reduced?
@rinaadams The 30 days single-entry family visit visa can be renewed up to 5 times (that means a total of 180 days). However the multiple-entry visa can be issued only for 90 days with maximum 4 entries and it is (non renewable). Read More
Family visit visa by Uwes
I'm an Indian working in Saudi Arabia. Want to know about family visit visa fee. Is it really reduced?
Guys, I see some confusion here about the terminology of the family visa, so to make it clear -> Residents can issue 2 types of visas for their family members1) Permanent family visa:- That is the visa that ends with Iqama for the family which ... Read More
expat marriage by zaididriskhan
hi,can an iqama holder man marry with a woman on visit to saudi arabia?
@zaididriskhan No you can鈥檛. Any official marriage both partners have to have valid Iqama. Read More
Transfer to new company by Safwan mohd
I was working In saudi as a free visa holder and then I joined this company in 2020 oct when I signed for agreement where I will have to go in exit once I leave this job. Now I got a better opportunity in some other company and want to leave from ...
@Safwan mohd your only smooth way out is either end of contract and accepting new contract on Qiwa, or expiration of your Iqama and transfer to another company on the system. if you can 200% guarantee smooth resignation and approval of transfer with ... Read More
Qiwa transfer but my current employer did not want to release me. by xEnNxYx
My contract is already finish, and my iqama were going to expire soon. i ask for them to release me so i can find new job. but they did not want to. i checked my qiwa, and i found out there is new contract there, but i never signed any contract ...
@xEnNxYx don鈥檛 sign the contract on Qiwa, otherwise this means that you renew the contract. If your iqama is going to expire in 3 days that鈥檚 good for you. This means once it expires, you can directly transfer to other company without ... Read More
Smart phones in KSA
Companies link mobile phones to a post paid monthly bill, and sometimes they would not offer this if you are new for subscription. You need to ask in the mobile company. For me, like STC as coverage. You can still buy the phones cash or on ... Read More
Prayer time by Pitch306
I know the prayer times are advertised in the paper daily, but my question is: is their duration always approximate? I know they start with the call to prayer from the mosque ( I can hear it outside from my apartment ), but do they also end with a ...
Prayer times changes, download any free prayer app to keep yourself updated. You can give yourself an average of half an hour after prayer times for shops to open. Read More
Looking for Information on compounds in Jeddah and really worried!! by Michael V
Hi all, I hope you might be able to help me, I am looking at a move to Jeddah in late January. I am getting really worried since I started looking at the issue of accommodation. Ideally a 1 bedroom apartment in a compound would be my ideal ...
Hi Michael - here you go a list; jeddah-blog.com/2013/02/13/jeddah-compounds-housing/ Good luck Read More
Scuba Diving anybody? :) by Cobainz
Hi Guys , I'm Osama , new to Jeddah and still excited! Egyptian Expat working in tourism field in a senior level , i'm thinking of going in the weekend for scuba diving , what i understood is there are 2 types here in Jeddah , shore dives ( ...
I am outside of the kingdom on 19 th, please keep me posted in future plans Read More
nurses in king saud university medical city by Marilia1
Hello anyone working or living in the accommodation of king saud university medical city
Hi Marilia1, Try posting your concerns and questions, and you will get answers. Read More
No Iqama, im on a 90 days work visa, can i move to another company?
No you'll not be able to work in another company, I suggest you go to your embassy with your contract and papers and see what would they suggest. Read More
Is AISJ - American International School Jeddah - a good school?
I have a friend working there with no complains! Read More
Looking for people to hang-out with in Jeddah by lailag
Hey everyone, I'm a Saudi who's new to Jeddah, I've been here for 8 months now. But yet I've barely come across any cool people here. So any party's, or anyone interested in hanging-out, let me know please!
In for both, update me when u kick off Read More
Compounds near Red Sea Mall? by bilz_100
Dear all, I have just moved to JEDDAH, KSA and have been given temporary accommodation in a hotel whilst the company sort out my accomodation. I am working very close to Red Sea Mall (forgive me for not knowing the road names as I need to get ...
Nearest to Red Sea Mall is al basateen compound. One of /the best and the most expensive. Here is is a list jeddah-blog.com/2013/02/13/jeddah-compounds-housing/ Read More
buy a car in jeddah by traffic
hi... I got 谋qame 3 days ago and i need to buy a car but my budget 35,000 sar.. I wanna buy second hand but searching good conditions.... where i can find a car? Who can help me?
Here you go http://www.expatriates.com/classifieds/jed/vehicles/ Read More
surgeon in Ryiadh
As far as I know, Alhabib group doesn't provide accommodation, but they provide allowance. Riyadh is a conservative and strict city, if you're package allow you to live in a compound you can try to reallocate your family. Better to see for ... Read More
GBP to SAR
If you are asking about Jeddah, the top 3 are; al basateen, Arabian homes Sierra, Al sharbatly, and here is a list: http://jeddah-blog.com/2013/02/13/jeddah-compounds-housing/ Read More
Saudia City Jeddah by Karen9734
Hi my husband and I shall be moving to Saudia City this August, can anyone tell us what it is like there? What facilities are there that are in use, I have read there was a cinema but that is now closed, swimming pools are now dry...is this true? ...
There is no underground club in Jeddah, what might be meant is; few people had prepared their basement floor in few compounds to be a dancing floor. If you ever find this underground club, please tell me! Read More
abha to jeddah by plane by yadgaar
can some one tell me flight route other then saudi airline from abha to jeddah
Saudi airlines is cheaper, and comparatively more accurate schedules. Read More
Cosmetic Surgery
I work with the best weight loss surgeons in Jeddah, and can be of help. If you are looking for plastic surgeons, I suggest Eed clinic, has got some of the best. Read More
Just moved to Jeddah from New Zealand by ChelseaChantillyrose
Hey Im chelsea, just moved here to Jeddah from NZ two weeks ago. I have just been given every friday off but need to know where to meet other expats Im dying for good conversation and company!!!
Welcome to Jeddah, and do not rush things so you don't put yourself in troubles with people or authorities. Take your time to know the rules and culture, and eventually you'll find the right people to mingle with. There are lot's of ... Read More
King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah by sdfsjsdf
Hi there! Any girls/ladies out there who work at King Abdulaziz Uni? I have an interview with them this week. Tad excited as I would love to live and work in Jeddah. I would appreciate any kind of info! Thanks a lot :)
Don't mix up KA(Abdulaziz)U with KA(Abdullah)UST .... they are two different UNI.. Ops! Apologies, you're right Read More
King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah by sdfsjsdf
Hi there! Any girls/ladies out there who work at King Abdulaziz Uni? I have an interview with them this week. Tad excited as I would love to live and work in Jeddah. I would appreciate any kind of info! Thanks a lot :)
Mili - I second the idea of trying to use your khobar offer with KAUST to get a better package, if usually works in Saudi. For a 17k your chances of getting a decent apartment is near Nil. Living in a compound would minimally start from 45k/ year ... Read More
AVAILBLE VISA FOR EUROPEAN WOMAN
Congrats! And welcome. I think your best way in - is to have a job and a work visa. Read More
Sales & marketing vacancies for females in a multinational mediCal
Sales & marketing vacancies for females in a multinational medical devices company in Jeddah. Please you have to have a valid IQAMA. Please send your CV to dbehary@yahoo.com. Read More
KSA MULTIPLE EXIT-REENTRY VISA: NEW PASSPORT
You have first to register your new passport, what they call "transfer of information" then you can issue the new exit/entry visa Read More
housewife, Hep B carrier, IQAMA in KSA by silverzone
Hi All, Can a housewife with Hep B come and live with her husband in KSA? I am offered a job(engineer) in KSA, and moving soon. I am wondering if my wife can live (get iqama) in KSA. She is hep B carrier, but not infectious(not trasnmitting to ...
Officially those are not eligible for Saudi visa: 聲 HIV; positive 聲 RPR/Syphilis; positive 聲 Hepatitis B antigen; positive 聲 Hepatitis C; positive. It all depends on your luck when she is performing her medical examination prior to apply for ... Read More
Formalities for transfer of ownership of vehicle ?
You both go to the bank where you had your installments to do transfer. If you are the owner of the car already ( no remaining installments to settle) then you both go to general department of traffic. Read More
Monthly Car Rentals in Jeddah by six9four
I'm new in Jeddah and need a car for monthly hire ... does anyone know the usual monthly rates here? ... and can anyone recommend a car rental company for me to explore possibilities? Thanking in anticipation
You are right, it is cheaper to have your own car, just please do the proper examination for the car, as Saudis abuse their cars to the max. Read More
Monthly Car Rentals in Jeddah by six9four
I'm new in Jeddah and need a car for monthly hire ... does anyone know the usual monthly rates here? ... and can anyone recommend a car rental company for me to explore possibilities? Thanking in anticipation
Monthly car rental can start from 100 for a Hyundai or Kia 2012 and up ( a 2013 Lexus can be 2500 SAR ) and that's all per day. I can recommend the one I used to deal with ( alrkayeb) in al madina road just after quraish intersection if you are ... Read More
Moving to Jubail (need assistance) by nlw779
I have accepted a job at a local university in Jubail and I would like to know the best compound to live and affordable. My salary is SR 8000 a month. I have a doctorate degree this seems a bit low I am not sure. Please help me, my husband and my ...
Good luck! Keep us updated. Read More
Moving to Jubail (need assistance) by nlw779
I have accepted a job at a local university in Jubail and I would like to know the best compound to live and affordable. My salary is SR 8000 a month. I have a doctorate degree this seems a bit low I am not sure. Please help me, my husband and my ...
Do not build your plans on the possibility of switching after a year, because they simply might not accept (which is the most likely will happen). Now (before your arrival) is your only option to get things corrected. Read More
Which bank should I open my account in? Al-Rajhi or SABB? by googly
Hello folks! I just got my Iqama a couple of days back and would like to open a bank account. Most of my usage will be international bank transfers. So which banks have user-friendly online services with the best transfer rates? I was bending ...
You can do whatever you want with Samba bank, customer services understand English, much better than the traditional customer services in Saudi. Most probably transfer fees, will be the same in all banks. Read More
Moving to Jubail (need assistance) by nlw779
I have accepted a job at a local university in Jubail and I would like to know the best compound to live and affordable. My salary is SR 8000 a month. I have a doctorate degree this seems a bit low I am not sure. Please help me, my husband and my ...
Yes NW, for an expat, doctorate degree, moving in with your family, living in jubail, this is I am sorry to say bull shit, even if you still have other allowance which seems like you did not have, please reconsider this offer, and bargain for better ... Read More
Default loan in Saudi Arabia
If SAAB has recovered, then may be you can chech with your local HSBC bank if they have a solution. Read More
Iqama Transfer
Do not you ever exit final, and return on a labour visa ever, you lose all privileges on this type of visa, do your best with the university to transfer you to your new employer. Read More
Advice needed on Salary in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by collage
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Advice needed on Salary in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by collage
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In my opinion, I would not consider this package a good package in Riyadh, as Riyadh is expensive compared to all other cities in Saudi. The minimum decent apartment in a nice neighborhood will be around 45 k/ year. You have to take into ... Read More
SADDAD Biller Code for Wife Visa by yousf84
Asalamalykum Wa Rahamtullah, Im planning inshaAllah to visit the Istaqdam office to apply visa for my Wife. I have been told that i should pay 2000 SAR through SADDAD . Is anyone aware about the SADDAD biller code ? If you reach the Istaqdam office ...
Go to the site of the ministry of interior, to the individual section, and check the Q&A part, there should be the information about SADAD payments for different banks, check if yours is one them. The process is that you transfer the amount to the ... Read More
Iqama Name issue by aliJamshid
I have a very long name with 5 words in my Passport.( let say : Usman Thoufeeq Zulfiqar Abdul Qader). In my Iqama, in Arabic the whole name is printed while in English one of the name is in shortened form (as in: Usman Thoufeeq Zulfiqar A Qader). ...
Hi Ali, I faced the same problem, and there was no way out for me, other than to find a bank that does not care about this english name difference (in my case it was SAMBA bank), you may try as well with the Banque Saudi Fransi, i think they will ... Read More
Hello fellows by HEG
Hello fellows; I am Turkish. I am living and working in Jeddah for 4 months. I am a manager in a Construction Company. I like to join your meetings, activities, events, etc. Best Regards,
Hello! Hope all is fine. I am an Egyptian expat living and working in Jeddah. Culture is not that different for me, but i like very much to mingle and hang-out with western people. Any activites out there I can join will be great! Read More
Feel home away from home
Dear all, I hope my message find you all in a great condition. I am Diaa Behairy 36 years old Egyptian. I am a Professional Property Manager (originally a Physician). I Hold my degree of Property management from the US, and work as a Property ... Read More
Schools in Egypt by cheri
Hi We are considering relocating to Egypt. My children are 12 and 14 years old. Which Schools are most popular with the Expats?
International schools in Cairo are distributed manily among those three areas: New Cairo, has the most share, 6th of October and Maadi. All international schools though are quiet expensive starts from $ 4500 for Kgs and up. I have a list of Schools ... Read More