Blue True
@time.chime
Pakistani expat in Saudi Arabia
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Pakistani
Lives in Riyadh
Registration: 13 March 2013
ISHBILIA COMPOUND COFFEE MORNING:
A lovely morning for mothers living in Riyadh, to spend a morning at Ishbilia Compound. Wed 4 Dec 9am-12pm Registration deadline: Mon 2 Dec. Please provide your full name and nationality to Hind Taychouri on 059 303 4505 or email: ... Read More
Dependants with Work permits
What I have seen is, the ministry of education have conducted interviews of dependents who are under sponsorship of father or husband and they have given them authorization of 1 year from ministry of education, to serve KSA as teacher. but that is ... Read More
New to Riyadh -- Let's hang out! by outtraveling
Hi all, My name is Jonathan, and I'm a 26-year old American beginning a job in Riyadh. I'm hoping to make some friends and find some interesting things to do -- hopefully starting this weekend. I speak French and Arabic, if either of those is your ...
The Nofa Equestrian Resort is hosting the Show jumping festival. http://www.kingabdullahsjf.com/inde 聟 The resort is located in the centre of KSA, close to Tebrak some 85 kilometres from Riyadh along the Makka Highway. Besides its legendary ... Read More
Can a sponsor travel if he has someone on visit visa? by habam
Hey everyone, I'm looking for some help on this. My parents will be soon travelling to the kingdom on a visit visa. My question is that is the sponsor (i.e. my husband) would be allowed to travel outside the kingdom during the time my parents are ...
yes U can, you will not be questioned about it, unless ur parents visa is valid... if they are going to stay for more than 1 month, than ur husband should be in kingdom to extend their visit visa. otherwise make sure they leave the kingdom before ... Read More
Can a sponsor travel if he has someone on visit visa? by habam
Hey everyone, I'm looking for some help on this. My parents will be soon travelling to the kingdom on a visit visa. My question is that is the sponsor (i.e. my husband) would be allowed to travel outside the kingdom during the time my parents are ...
SISTER !! i am confirming this, because one of my friend's father passed away, and he left to PAKISTAN,when his parents in law were with him in Jeddah. Your parents can go to Makkah / Madina, but when they leave KSA, it will be an exit, they cannot ... Read More
Can a sponsor travel if he has someone on visit visa? by habam
Hey everyone, I'm looking for some help on this. My parents will be soon travelling to the kingdom on a visit visa. My question is that is the sponsor (i.e. my husband) would be allowed to travel outside the kingdom during the time my parents are ...
if he is going on Exit/Entry visa, than your parents can stay in the kingdom, but if he is leaving on Final Exit, than you all have to leave the kingdom along with him. Read More
New to Riyadh -- Let's hang out! by outtraveling
Hi all, My name is Jonathan, and I'm a 26-year old American beginning a job in Riyadh. I'm hoping to make some friends and find some interesting things to do -- hopefully starting this weekend. I speak French and Arabic, if either of those is your ...
people go for Hash ! bowling... even there are some embassy events... stay in touch... and wish u a great stay in Riyadh.. Cheerz Read More
How to receive parcels in Riyadh? by sihem28
Hi, Do you know what's the postal code in Riyadh? how to receive a package? At UPS, FEDEX? or at home? thanks
once shipped from ur country, u will have the tracking #. track it on the courier website, it might be handed over to Saudi Post. than u need to track it on sp.com.sa/English/Eservices/Pages/TrackandTrace.aspx and once it shows it is in the P.O ... Read More
Best GPS APP??? by choudhers
Dear EB Members I have a car now but i am still not familier with the directions of places so i thought their must be some GPS Sat Nav for Riyadh i can put on my Samsung S3 any suggestions as to which one i should use?? Thank You
check Sygic its the best i ever saw..... very helpful in Riyadh Read More
hi
the visa will officially open after first week of Moharram, If you have applied for the visit visa online, what is the message shown on the status when you try to access it? Read More
Hello all, um searching about a kind & real freindship by mrakramamir
If any one interristing please contact me
Alliecat ! you are a keen observer :) RESPECT. Read More
Halloween Costumes in Riyadh
Hi Guys Does anyone know where can I buy the Halloween costumes other than the goodship lolipop. Your comment is appreciated Cheerz Read More
Hello all, um searching about a kind & real freindship by mrakramamir
If any one interristing please contact me
Ya its true, sometimes u find such real true people through this cyber world.... Read More
Umrah on Visit Visa by UmairMansoor
If I take out visit visa of my mother, Can she perform Umrah on that visa (legally) ? as I saw something on that page: https://visa.mofa.gov.sa/FamilyVisitVisa/create Please review and suggest. Thanks Umair
Saudi Government mentions that the intention of obtaining visit visa for relatives should not be performing Umrah or Hajj. If the visit visa is valid, than you have the right to travel any where in the kingdom. My parents have come many times, and ... Read More
play school/Day care
please Jawahir Riyadh International school it is near to U, but it is Pakistani Management but mostly teachers are Indian.. may be you like it Read More
STC 4G LTE Internet Connection - Problems --- Slow Speed by jadihussain
Hi, I live in Olaya Area, Riyadh. I would like to know if someone is facing any problems with STC 4G LTE Internet connection. Please share your stories here for help and awareness. I recently subscribed for STC 4G LTE Internet Connection for 14 ...
I am using the same router, and i checked my speed now after reading your blog, my speed is 10Mbps and i have kept it inside my home, and my apartment is on ground floor. so the bar shows just 1 dot. My suggestion to you is to long in into your ... Read More
Western compound by Ben_Red_Eye
Hi, I'm a single guy and will be moving to Riyadh by the end of the year. I'm looking to live on a western compound and I'm willing to spend up to SR20,000/month. The 3 most important things in a compound for me are: 1. Good internet speed 2. Good ...
Hi Ben Welcome to Riyadh...the Land of Sand Please check the link below, to find a list of compounds and their addresses http://www.acrsa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=105&Itemid=194 Please feel free if you needed any sort of ... Read More
Visit Visa Requirements for Family ??? by choudhers
Dear All, I would like to invite my mother and father to come visit me here in Riyadh can anyone please answer the following: 1. How long can my rents stay in Saudi Arabia on a visit visa ? i have been told its 3 months ??? 2. Do my parents need ...
one of my friend applied for parents visa along with sister, but when the online visa was received, it was only for parents. the visa validity is only 1 month if not stamped, so if you dont process it, it automatically gets void. Read More
Visit Visa Requirements for Family ??? by choudhers
Dear All, I would like to invite my mother and father to come visit me here in Riyadh can anyone please answer the following: 1. How long can my rents stay in Saudi Arabia on a visit visa ? i have been told its 3 months ??? 2. Do my parents need ...
yes, for parents u will get visa for 1 month only, but you can renew it twice. as you have to fill up an online form, so include your sister details in it. but you cannot attach any letter with it because the application form has to be attested from ... Read More
Visit Visa Requirements for Family ??? by choudhers
Dear All, I would like to invite my mother and father to come visit me here in Riyadh can anyone please answer the following: 1. How long can my rents stay in Saudi Arabia on a visit visa ? i have been told its 3 months ??? 2. Do my parents need ...
normall it opens after 15th Moharram Read More
Hello
please check this link http://www. expatriates.com/classifieds/riy/housingavailable/ Read More
Visit Visa Requirements for Family ??? by choudhers
Dear All, I would like to invite my mother and father to come visit me here in Riyadh can anyone please answer the following: 1. How long can my rents stay in Saudi Arabia on a visit visa ? i have been told its 3 months ??? 2. Do my parents need ...
Hi ! Please find below the answers 1. the visit visa for wife and kids is three months stay but for parents it is 1 month only. but you can extend it a week before the one month finishes by going personally to jawazat. each passport will cost you ... Read More
visit visa
check after 15th Muharram , thats like mid of november. wwww.visa.mofa.gov.sa Read More
where can I buy a plant? by seeker of truth
my roommate likes farming. When he got here, he collected several plants! and as the time goes by, it seems nice to see plants in the house.At least I could get to see real green plants everyday which reminds me of trees, mountains and ...
All the very best buddy....... Read More
where can I buy a plant? by seeker of truth
my roommate likes farming. When he got here, he collected several plants! and as the time goes by, it seems nice to see plants in the house.At least I could get to see real green plants everyday which reminds me of trees, mountains and ...
I would prefer to buy some from around exit 7, people have prepared open shades and very cheap and nice... Read More
travelling from riyadh to madain saleh?? by Princess MA
my family and i intend going to medinah next week. we'll be driving from riyadh. we'd love to stop over in madain saleh and yanbu, if possible. any tips or advice on a travel route??
I went to Madain Saleh during the last eid holidays.. i traveled from Riyadh to Madina, Madina to Madain Saleh, madain Saleh to Yanbu, Yanbu to Makkah and than back to Riyadh... First tip. avoid driving at night. because from madina to madain saleh ... Read More
Princess Noura in the News?
I have few friends teaching there. i did not hear of any problem happened..... it might be a rumor Read More
Saher !!! by midhun3197
Hello , I was Flashed by the saher camera kept in the khobar corniche area. There were no sign boards stating the speed limit and I was cruising at about 110kmph . There were no cars near me , so I kinda feel it was my car itself which was flashed. ...
for me it came after 5 days..... Read More
When boredom strikes.... by goddess_annie86
Im sure every expats feels the same here. Any opinion, sports or any other alternatives to here here in Riyadh just to get over boredom.
AlieCat ! Please put this event orphan on the list too .. lol Read More
Stray Cats in Riyadh by Slap and Tickle
Hi All, I'm looking for a little advice please. I have taken in a stray cat / kitten (about 5-6 months) from outside. He's seems in good health and is well behaved. I guess the normal path would be to have him examined, neutered and ...
and also you might check and ask for some advice http://www.adpetclinic.com/ its at exit 6 Read More
When boredom strikes.... by goddess_annie86
Im sure every expats feels the same here. Any opinion, sports or any other alternatives to here here in Riyadh just to get over boredom.
Thanks AllieCat :) I find this cat ( I mean the profile picture) the most active member... I will call you GOOGLE, because you have answers for almost everything and thats so helpful... thanks once again... Regards Read More
When boredom strikes.... by goddess_annie86
Im sure every expats feels the same here. Any opinion, sports or any other alternatives to here here in Riyadh just to get over boredom.
the event on 25th Oct.. is by USERA, and you can get the tickets from USERA gift shop at US Embassy. you need to provide clear copy of passport, the ticket cost Sr. 300-350. the Annual Gala dinner at British Embassy residence garden is on 7th Nov. ... Read More
When boredom strikes.... by goddess_annie86
Im sure every expats feels the same here. Any opinion, sports or any other alternatives to here here in Riyadh just to get over boredom.
You are right AlieCat.... i was planning to go to the US Embassy event but i guess i wont be back in Saudi by that time. that one is end of october. Read More
When boredom strikes.... by goddess_annie86
Im sure every expats feels the same here. Any opinion, sports or any other alternatives to here here in Riyadh just to get over boredom.
AllieCat ! i am not sure what she mean by sponsor... do you mean u dont have your IQAMA? I guess you need an identity proof to enter. ya tickets are 400-450 SR. (bit expensive) Read More
Advice needed...Car transfer in case of job change by expatzs
I need some information......If someone has to buy a car and then change his job .....get a new iqama....how does he get his car transferred to his new iqama. What is the procedure ? How much does it cost and is it really cumbersome.
your ISTIMARAH shows only your IQAMA #. so even your sponsor gets changed the number remains the same Read More
Ford Crown Victoria Accessories
drive to BATHA, one huge street full of car accessories shops Read More
When boredom strikes.... by goddess_annie86
Im sure every expats feels the same here. Any opinion, sports or any other alternatives to here here in Riyadh just to get over boredom.
there are few events at American Embassy : 25th October Irish Embassy : 4th October ( may be full by now) British Embassy: 7th November its sort of gala dinner and get to gether ...... Read More
arabic/quran classes by Fajr007
Hi everyone, I landed in Saudi a few days ago. I am due to start teaching at KSU. I wanted to enquire about possible Arabic and quran lessons. Would they offer this at the university? Also, I have heard the taxis here are slightly unsafe, are there ...
Welcome to Riyadh . Please visit the below link, you will find a lot of interesting activities exclusively for ladies, i am pasting the link of their website, and also the newsletter of September. you will find many useful links and addresses in ... Read More
passport sending out of saudi arabia...plz help as i made a blunder... by bokhari_13
hello to all, thanks a lot as u always guided me with your kind reply..i mistakenly brought my wife s and children passport here in ksa and now i want to send these back to pakistan..can i send these by fedex or dhl?is it legal to ...
my friend had sent his passport to Jordan for renewal and he got it back recently, so DHL, TNT etc. are reliable in this regard. I dont consider it risky at all All the best Read More
visa
Please apply after 15th Moharram. you need to apply online to their website https://visa.mofa.gov.sa/ Regards Ahmad Read More
Deduction from STC Mobile Credit for unknown services
I advice you visit their office, with your identity, than ask to cancel all the services enabled. This happened with me, and i had stopped recharging it because of daily deduction, finally it was cancelled when i visited their customer ... Read More
Desert Trips by Adam55
Hi Guys and ladies As I left my house earlier today, I saw loads of people getting ready for a trip to the desert (Hashs), does anyone know anyone or any sites that organise these trips?
I heard about a HASH CLUB .... i did not join them to any event... Read More
plz reply quickly..thanks
AllieCAT :) TRUE I prefer you go to the offices infront of JAWAZAT etc. and you will find translator. As far as I know... you have to translate your marriage certificate and birth certificate of your kids in your country and the arabic translated ... Read More
changing visa from professional to tecnician
The profession is changed online these days, and it can be done by your Administration. I suggest you discuss with them, and go for some profession which is something like lab technician etc. so that they could still accommodate you in your ... Read More
Hello Riyadh by SPetrosyan
Dear friends: Warm greetings to expats community in Riyadh! I hope everyone is well. My name is Smbat Petrosyan, I am moving to Riyadh by the November 1. I am originally from Armenia, but last 17 years I lived in USA. I am a Mechanical Engineer ...
Hi Alliecat ! if we look at the pronunciation of this word, it is SAHRAA which means desert.. :) if URDU we use the word SAHARA as Support/Help etc. But as you know that the word changes with miles :) Read More
Flying above Thumama by faris_nb
Hi guys/ladies I am suggesting to have a group fly journey above Thumama during the upcoming days as there is a small airport over there for such of activities. They will fly at Saturday 21th of September at a rate 300SAR per person. I believe we ...
Hi ! could you share some more information about this trip? Read More
Visiting Riyadh on Umrah Visa by manzoor.allam
Hello, One of my relatives is coming for Umrah and would like to visit Riyadh. Could you please advise on how a person traveling on Umrah visa can visit Riyadh. Is there any additional procedure to be followed or any additional visa required ...
Brother ... I think it is impossible ...SORRY but this is the way they are practicing... Read More
Hello Riyadh by SPetrosyan
Dear friends: Warm greetings to expats community in Riyadh! I hope everyone is well. My name is Smbat Petrosyan, I am moving to Riyadh by the November 1. I am originally from Armenia, but last 17 years I lived in USA. I am a Mechanical Engineer ...
Hi buddy please check the link you will find a list of compounds in Riyadh. and you can search it on google map. :) http://www.acrsa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=105&Itemid=194 Read More
Hello Riyadh by SPetrosyan
Dear friends: Warm greetings to expats community in Riyadh! I hope everyone is well. My name is Smbat Petrosyan, I am moving to Riyadh by the November 1. I am originally from Armenia, but last 17 years I lived in USA. I am a Mechanical Engineer ...
a warm welcome to KSA and hope you land safely in the LAND OF SAND ... RIYADH... feel free to let me know if you needed any sort of help prior to your arrival All the best buddy..... Read More
Visiting Riyadh on Umrah Visa by manzoor.allam
Hello, One of my relatives is coming for Umrah and would like to visit Riyadh. Could you please advise on how a person traveling on Umrah visa can visit Riyadh. Is there any additional procedure to be followed or any additional visa required ...
Hello As far I know, the visitor on UMRAH visa can only go to MAKKAH . MADINA and JEDDAH. he is not allowed to go to any other city of KSA, if his Visa is UMRAH visa, if he travels on VISIT VISA, than he could visit any place within KSA Read More
Housing close to Saudi Aramco Refinery in Riyadh by SPetrosyan
Hello: I will be working in Saudi Aramco refinery in Riyadh. It is located next to New Industrial Area on Route 65. I would prefer to live in close to the refinery. Is there any good compound close by to live and how much approximately will be ...
acrsa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=105&Itemid=194 Please check the above link, you will find all the compounds details within RIYADH Read More
Info please by ThinkingAboutIt
I'm sorry If this has been asked before. But my husband is most likely taking a job in Riyadh and I have some "more" questions. I will be living on the DQ. But If I want to venture out grocery shopping, shopping, etc. into Riyadh during the day ...
@ Alex , you are right.....we need to find our way to live... as it is said... when we cannot change the rules, lets follow them .. heheheh Read More
family visa for different nationalities
Hi bro. I think the problem is with the profession on your IQAMA, i heard they dont allow family visa to technicians now a days. I would suggest that you go for visit visa, which is for 3 months and could be renewed as a total stay of about 9 ... Read More
Weekend Meeting by HRGuru
Open invitation for all EB members in Riyadh for a networking meeting. Date: 21 June 2013 Time : After Asr Prayer or after 3:30 Venue : Coffee Shop at Tahlia Localizer Mall Attendees confirmed as of now : TLL & me. Agenda : Just to get to know ...
@TheLegendLeads Thanks for inviting me buddy.... hope to hear from you guys soon about some gathering Read More
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@ TheLegendLeads Do the visit visas get closed during the HAJJ period? I thought that happens only in MAKKAH , JEDDAH. I am new in Riyadh so I didnot know the same goes here.. Read More
hi
Hi ! yes you can apply for the visit visa, all you need is to fill up the form online on https://visa.mofa.gov.sa/FamilyVisitVisa/create you need to attest it from chamber of commerce and there is a counter for MOFA in the chamber itself, just ... Read More
car lease
I would recommend... you better visit the leasing company and they will refer you to the concerned person at bank all the best Read More
As a single female how does one get around as in Shopping? by thamiela
Hi ladies an gents, I need some advice on how to get around Riyadh as a single female! Are their taxis which u can call or any other means?
there is a concert in DQ today and tomorrow... you might kill your time there .... Read More
As a single female how does one get around as in Shopping? by thamiela
Hi ladies an gents, I need some advice on how to get around Riyadh as a single female! Are their taxis which u can call or any other means?
ya... its true.. i was involved in the construction of PNU, and King had visited couple of times...and he wanted it operational as soon as possible. Read More
Hey Guyz.. lets plan a trip to Ruins Of Old Diriyah (Any suggestions
Hello everyone.. i am planning to go for a trip to some famous nice places around riyadh.. Any suggestions... limo could be arranged for ladies who want to go Read More
Nice places to visit
Hi I am new in Riyadh, Wish to know some nice places to visit?? how to search .. any idea Read More
New in Riyadh
Hello Everyone How is the land of sand Riyadh :) I am new here... bit interested to read and hear from you guys around... Cheers Read More