expat_malik
Pakistani expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
21
About me
Pakistani
Lives in Jeddah
Registration: 07 February 2013
Iqama Transfer by ayazabbasi
i am doing job in govt university as lecturer,but now i have got a new opportunity in another university with some good package.is it possible to transfer my iqama from this university to the new one.As the new employer agree for the transfer of ...
Thanks for the quick reply. Just one minor confusion, By "he", do you mean current company PRO or new company PRO will have to go himself? Or both for their respective parts? Read More
Iqama Transfer by ayazabbasi
i am doing job in govt university as lecturer,but now i have got a new opportunity in another university with some good package.is it possible to transfer my iqama from this university to the new one.As the new employer agree for the transfer of ...
Hi HRGuru, Thanks for your help. I have gotten agreement from my current company ('excellent' status) to transfer to a new company (also 'excellent' status). The process (as explained to me) is: 1. New company gives demand letter to current ... Read More
Iqama Transfer by ayazabbasi
i am doing job in govt university as lecturer,but now i have got a new opportunity in another university with some good package.is it possible to transfer my iqama from this university to the new one.As the new employer agree for the transfer of ...
Hi TLL & HRGuru, In case of an impending transfer from an Excellent status company to another Excellent status company, 1. Is there a requirement of 2 years to be completed? 2. I have heard that if transfer is allowed by current 'excellent' ... Read More
bringing furniture from pakistan by muzhi
i want to bring my furniture from pakistan to riyadh anyone having any idea or information how can i do this in easy and cheep way
I recently went through the process and even though my transfer was covered completely door-to-door through a relocation agency hired & paid for, by my company (it cost around 20k SAR for a full 20 ft container from Lahore to Dammam, including ... Read More
Entry/Exit Visa
Its not the employer who is not issuing it, its the Saudi government that has stopped giving out the Exit/Re-Entry visa in the paper form. However, I would strongly recommend that you goto the Ministry of Interior website, print-out a copy and keep ... Read More
Shisha in Jeddah
Since you both are avid sheesha fans, why don't you buy a set of those and have it at your home.. As ladies having sheesha outside is a problem, you will avoid this hassle..That is the last resort, ofcourse..! But it is a hassle to make and refresh ... Read More
Shisha in Jeddah
Could you point out the names of a few nicer places, specially which are open air..? And places where either mixed groups or females (otherwise known as 'family section' in saudi) is also present..! :) Read More
Shisha in Jeddah
Hi, Is shisha still available in cafes inside Jeddah? In Khobar, all have been closed and moved outside of the city limits in an industrial zone. Plus, they dont allow females. Me and my wife are avid sheesha fans and we used to drive upto ... Read More
Jeddah Compounds - 2 Bed, 60-80k SAR
Hi all, I am an expat in Khobar and will be moving to Jeddah in the next couple of months. I would appreciate if someone can help me short-list decent compounds in the range of 60-80k SAR for a 2 bed, UNFURNISHED. We already have all our stuff so ... Read More
Saudi Expatriate's visa requirements for UAE. by harooon
Hi All, I have been to UAE twice in last 14 months once through Batha border by road and once by air, both times; I got on-arrival visist visa without a glitch. My profession type is not the question here. I have heard a new rumour that Saudi ...
Hi guys, Just to update all those who wish to travel to UAE by road, I traveled to UAE / Dubai for this new years with my passport having more than 6 months expiry and my iqama having more than 4 months expiry, my iqama profession being ... Read More
Saudi Expatriate's visa requirements for UAE. by harooon
Hi All, I have been to UAE twice in last 14 months once through Batha border by road and once by air, both times; I got on-arrival visist visa without a glitch. My profession type is not the question here. I have heard a new rumour that Saudi ...
I am MAJORLY confused because of the Iqama validity question for Visa On Arrival for Dubai. One of my close friends (iqama profession is good enough) just tried to go over the weekend through air-arabia. His iqama had 4 month expiry and he was NOT ... Read More
Iqama Transfer by ayazabbasi
i am doing job in govt university as lecturer,but now i have got a new opportunity in another university with some good package.is it possible to transfer my iqama from this university to the new one.As the new employer agree for the transfer of ...
Thanks a lot for the input guys..! Read More
Iqama Transfer by ayazabbasi
i am doing job in govt university as lecturer,but now i have got a new opportunity in another university with some good package.is it possible to transfer my iqama from this university to the new one.As the new employer agree for the transfer of ...
Hi HRGuru, Is it possible to get a transfer from a platinum company to another platinum company before completion of 2 years? What if the current platinum company gives NOC? And what if I go on final exit from current platinum company and then try ... Read More
Iqama Transfer by ayazabbasi
i am doing job in govt university as lecturer,but now i have got a new opportunity in another university with some good package.is it possible to transfer my iqama from this university to the new one.As the new employer agree for the transfer of ...
I am currently working for a Green company for the past 7 months on an Engineer Visa. I have a better offer from another Green company and want to make the switch. I have the following questions: 1. Is the 2 year requirement valid in my case? 2. ... Read More
Dubai on-arrival Visa for Paki Engineer within 1 month of last visit?
Hi everyone, I am a Pakistani PP holder and and Engineer by profession (on iqama as well!). I travelled to dubai 2 weeks ago and got the on-arrival visa for GCC residents. Now, i need to travel again to dubai for 1 night but within the 1 month ... Read More
Items for babies - Where to buy?
Hi guys, Can anyone suggest where I can buy international standard car seat? Also looking for a baby cot.. Read More
1 bed room in compound by meme
Looking for 1 bedroom apt or villa in compound in Khobar city .. need help :):)
Can you please share the contact details of the person concerned..? Thanks! Read More
1 bed room in compound by meme
Looking for 1 bedroom apt or villa in compound in Khobar city .. need help :):)
LOL..! fair point..! What can I say... newbie to the forum..! :) Read More
1 bed room in compound by meme
Looking for 1 bedroom apt or villa in compound in Khobar city .. need help :):)
RedGoblin, appreciate if you could share the same with me also. Thanks! Read More