Javed Akbar
@javedakb
Pakistani expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
666
Contacts
16
About me
Pakistani
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks Pushto,Urdu,English & Arabic
Registration: 29 May 2013
looking for public attorney (free lawyer) by borjie
looking for public attorney (free lawyer) i can discuss the issue in private .. please share your contact information or email..thank you
Brother Fahad please share your contact Read More
VISA requirement of new born baby from Pakistan to KSA by nasirhayat12
Salam, Me and my wife live in Saudi Arabia. We both have IQAMA (Saudi residence permit). I want to send my wife to Pakistan for her delivery. When she will come back along with new born baby within 6 months, will separate visa be required for baby ...
as far as i know no arrival visa for Pakistan you have to submit in etimad for entry visa Read More
SAUDI ENGINEERING COUNCIL RENEWAL by chacha420
Dear bloggers, I came to KSA for the third time on Employment visa.My Saudi engineering council membership expires on December 2015 now I need to renew my membership for the Issue of my Iqama as I came on Engineer Visa So please help me out of ...
No need for now, just submit Read More
SAUDI ENGINEERING COUNCIL RENEWAL by chacha420
Dear bloggers, I came to KSA for the third time on Employment visa.My Saudi engineering council membership expires on December 2015 now I need to renew my membership for the Issue of my Iqama as I came on Engineer Visa So please help me out of ...
If you have original better to take with u, otherwise copy will work Read More
SAUDI ENGINEERING COUNCIL RENEWAL by chacha420
Dear bloggers, I came to KSA for the third time on Employment visa.My Saudi engineering council membership expires on December 2015 now I need to renew my membership for the Issue of my Iqama as I came on Engineer Visa So please help me out of ...
Yes they will accept, one of my friend submitted 1 year diploma yesterday Read More
SAUDI ENGINEERING COUNCIL RENEWAL by chacha420
Dear bloggers, I came to KSA for the third time on Employment visa.My Saudi engineering council membership expires on December 2015 now I need to renew my membership for the Issue of my Iqama as I came on Engineer Visa So please help me out of ...
If you have degree or diploma then visit thier office to upload Read More
SAUDI ENGINEERING COUNCIL RENEWAL by chacha420
Dear bloggers, I came to KSA for the third time on Employment visa.My Saudi engineering council membership expires on December 2015 now I need to renew my membership for the Issue of my Iqama as I came on Engineer Visa So please help me out of ...
You have to renew first your SCE membership, otherwise youe iqama will not renew Read More
SAUDI ENGINEERING COUNCIL RENEWAL by chacha420
Dear bloggers, I came to KSA for the third time on Employment visa.My Saudi engineering council membership expires on December 2015 now I need to renew my membership for the Issue of my Iqama as I came on Engineer Visa So please help me out of ...
You have to visit thier office and submit the documents. Read More
Return to KSA from Pak with passport validity less than 6 months by zeeshaanahmad
Guys, My passport is expiring after 2 months. I have already applied for passport renewal but in the meantime I have to travel to Pakistan for a week and return before the new passport delivery date. I have already got the Exit Re-entry visa issued. ...
There should b no problem, he can travel without any issue. Read More
Saudi Council of Engineers - certificates attestation time by smniyaz
Assalamo-Alaikum, I am a Civil Engineer by profession and my comany is in "green" category. Recently my company's administration told me to be registered on SCE for the renewal of my Iqama. On sunday 8-july-2012, I have registered online on SCE ...
First try with 2nd option if not then go for 1st Option. Read More
Want to bring my wife on visit visa by Skhassan
Dear. I would like to bring my wife here in saudi Arabia on visit visa, but the problem lies with the passports. I am newly married, my passport doesn't have her name mentioned in it, in the same time her passport also doesn't have my name ...
Go directly for Saudi Embassy Attestation Read More
Buying 7 seater SUV by sunshine15
Hello, My wife and I have 2 young children and are expecting our third. We would like to buy a 7 seater SUV to fit in all the car seats we need. Is this possible in Riyadh now? I heard about the new law saying only expats with 5 members can buy ...
legally you cant but by paying some extra money,its not that much Read More
STC quicknet recharge by aroway
anyone here who had tried recharging STC quicknet 3 months unlimited using online banking? i want to try this method but i want to know if someone tried it before
Are you asking about internet package? Read More
Visa for my Sister
The only way is via Umrah visa and your Husband is right Read More
good insurance that cover pregancy test and delivery
Better to ask your company to do insurance for you and your family,you cannot buy good policy from yourself. Read More
Speed Camera Voilation by imransaleem89
Good Evening I have driving license since 2014 and till now i have no traffic voilation on my iqama but Saturday 3 April 2017 i was comming back from.madina.to riyadh.Near the qasim city suddenly one camera came and i am sure this camera is on my ...
if you are sure your speed was below 130 then the flash may not for you,well it takes around a week to appear in the system Read More
Please mention me the Hotels very near to Haram in Mecca. by parveen banu
I want list of good Hotels near Haram,so that it will be easy for me to attend prayers in Haram or Kaaba.
make sure the restaurants serve halal food...its not so funny Read More
Free Vaccination for child - MOH Address by sk_rizwan
Hi, Can anybody provide me with the location of MOH where they give child vaccination for free. Before there was one beside chamber of commerce, now they moved to some other place. I live in HARA (Hayal Wazarat), any near by location will be very ...
Fri and Sat is OFF Read More
Car computer test for while buying used car by totooo
Hi All, Good Morning!, Can anyone please guide me where I can do the computer test for car while buying used cars in Riyadh, especially I am looking for Toyota or Hyundai 0r chevy, renault
There are many is naseem area Read More
Saudi Council of Engineers - certificates attestation time by smniyaz
Assalamo-Alaikum, I am a Civil Engineer by profession and my comany is in "green" category. Recently my company's administration told me to be registered on SCE for the renewal of my Iqama. On sunday 8-july-2012, I have registered online on SCE ...
You can registered with SCE without attesting the Degree but to change iqama profession to engineer then Degree attestation would be required Read More
Agent name in Karachi to Process visa for Saudi Arabia
check with Business Point in Karachi http://bizpointonline.com/contactus.asp Read More
Oud based Attars and Parfumes
Arabian Oud http://www.arabianoud.com/ Read More
stc net
There will be no issue at airport,you can go without fear Read More
Visit visa for unmarried sister
its almost impossible to get sister visa. Read More
Family visit visa
no they cannot do that,its only single entry visa Read More
Anyone from Pakistan Embassy Riyadh?
it will take time,most probably they will receive in next week. Read More
Anyone from Pakistan Embassy Riyadh?
i dont think so that you will find someone here from Pak embassy,what is your Query? Read More
Selling car after receiving Final exit visa. Possible?
Yes you can which car do you have Read More
Istiqdam appointment
Check early morning daily specially on sunday Read More
Car Transfer
Is it possible to transfer Car ownership if the Owner is outside KSA on Exit Reentry Visa?? actually i have to transfer my car on my Name and currently its on my Father name. I have all the originals with me (Onwner Iqama,Istimara and License) Read More
Why are credit cards so hard to get?
Belive me i got my credit card within 5 minutes from NCB Bank as my salary is credited in NCB account Read More
Visit Visa Stamping
OLD Fees + Additional 2000 SAR/Per Passport Read More
SCE Membership Rejection
Do contact with SCE to know the reason asap Read More
Customer care in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Saudi Arabia ...
Customer Service experience is always Worst in Saudi Arabia,either you go to any of multinational bank or any local bank and even any customer service of Telecom Operators Read More
Updating Iqama Information with BANK by rkla
I can see that the new Iqama card is valid for 5 years but most of the cases the MOI system has renewed only for 1 year. I want to know when you go to the bank do they update their system for 5 or 1 year?
Every year you to visit bank to update your iqama with the same card for 5 years Read More
Where can i buy Manuka Honey in Riyadh
Where can i buy Manuka Honey and Mastic Gum in Riyadh to Cure H Pylori Bacterial Infection Read More
New born Iqama process by maliks74
Kindly share me the process of new born baby (outside KSA) iqama process. I have already family iqama and i got visa for new born from Pakistan. Please share me the information to get new iqama from passport office.
Malik bhai can you the procedure of taking appointment from etimad for Infant visa endorsement i mean what to select in Travel Purpose in family visa they asked for Visa Number which we dont have Read More
cost of electricity by Sassoo
dears Does any one know how much to pay for electricity per month for 150m2 apartment
I have checked on one recent bill its 1-1867 is costing 5 Halalas. the total unit is 2333 and they charged 1867*0.05 + 466*0.10 +10(Service Charges) =Total Bill Read More
cost of electricity by Sassoo
dears Does any one know how much to pay for electricity per month for 150m2 apartment
Thanks for sharing this. There are some recent changes which aren't depicted here though. For example, the first band of 1-2000 units, the cost was 0.05 SAR/unit. Changes: The cost per unit stay the same (0.05SAR/unit) but the band has been ... Read More
hit and run case
If you have Comprehensive Insurance then you can claim otherwise you have to repair from your own pocket Read More
cost of electricity by Sassoo
dears Does any one know how much to pay for electricity per month for 150m2 apartment
You can check the Tarrifs at https://www.se.com.sa/en-us/customers/pages/tariffrates.aspx Read More
Family visa
If you have Diploma attested by Saudi Embassy then there is a chance you can get Family Visa Fanni Kharbai " Electrical Technician" Read More
Traveling between cities without Iqama? by dan_13th
Hello people at expact! I live in Riyadh and my Iqama is sent for the renewal process, would it be possible for me to travel to Dammam carrying my Passport and the letter from company (which is only stamped by company) via road? I'll be ...
I tried to take COC stamp recently by myself and they rejected my document. When I asked them about why it is being rejected, they replied: "only Saudi should bring documents here for attestation. Expatriates are not allowed". Next day, I ... Read More
Naqal Maloomat
There is no fees for Naqal Maloomat,you can do it once your new passport is ready either before expiry of existing or after expiry and it can be within a day Read More
Mall timings
Normally till 12 AM some of the stores are even 24 Hours Read More
Driving License Renewal by midhun3197
I had given my Iqama to my new sponser for my transfer before 2 months. Till now , I have not got my Iqama. My old company is in RED Nitaq. The new company told that they have submitted my file to Labour office and it will take time. Now , next week ...
Any Muroor Office within 7 Days otherwise there will be a fine of 100 SR Read More
Keeping up with the news in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Saudi Arabia provides countless occasions to browse local newspapers, listen to local radio stations or watch local TV shows. As everywhere else in the world, local media play a key role in informing the public. What ...
Well nowadays most of the peoples rely on the Social Media,Some of the Authentic Socia Media Pages include Arab News,Saudi Gazette etc Read More
Traveling between cities without Iqama? by dan_13th
Hello people at expact! I live in Riyadh and my Iqama is sent for the renewal process, would it be possible for me to travel to Dammam carrying my Passport and the letter from company (which is only stamped by company) via road? I'll be ...
Yes you can if the Signatures are by Kafeel/Sponsor itself. Read More
Traveling between cities without Iqama? by dan_13th
Hello people at expact! I live in Riyadh and my Iqama is sent for the renewal process, would it be possible for me to travel to Dammam carrying my Passport and the letter from company (which is only stamped by company) via road? I'll be ...
Visa on Passport is have no Value,All you need is Resident Permit,Well i personaly travel without Iqama with company Stamp only but it is having a minor risk. Read More
VISA FOR KSA by micheline-claude
Hy, bonjour j'ai un visa pour l'Arabie Saoudite qui dit: number of entries:single (valable 90 JOURS) I have got a visa for Saoudi Arabia that mention : number of entries : single (for 90 days) mon mari est expatri茅 pas moi, je suis ...
If you are on Visit Visa you can not Come Back to Riyadh Read More
Traveling between cities without Iqama? by dan_13th
Hello people at expact! I live in Riyadh and my Iqama is sent for the renewal process, would it be possible for me to travel to Dammam carrying my Passport and the letter from company (which is only stamped by company) via road? I'll be ...
If the letter has COC Stamp then no need to worry,but without COC there may be some risk Read More
VISA FOR KSA by micheline-claude
Hy, bonjour j'ai un visa pour l'Arabie Saoudite qui dit: number of entries:single (valable 90 JOURS) I have got a visa for Saoudi Arabia that mention : number of entries : single (for 90 days) mon mari est expatri茅 pas moi, je suis ...
Dude could You please use English Language in whole your question is not clear Read More
Visa fees revised by TheLegendLeads
[img]http://saudigazette.com.sa/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/vis.jpg[/img] JEDDAH 鈥� The Council of Ministers, chaired by Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Naif, Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior, on Monday took a series of decisions to revise ...
This is really Bad news for Expats Read More
Help with family visa
You can process your visa from Australia also,he have to apply for visa in ksa for saudi embassy in Australia Read More
Help with family visa
First of all you have to marry him after that he can apply here in KSA Permanent Residency Visa for You Read More
Saudi electricity bill by Rafeek K
How long will take saudi electricty bill paid through SADAD ATM to reach in saudi electricity company ? While paying the bill through Al rhaji ATM , a problem happened. I gave the command ' make the full payment' , it was successfull and I ...
Yes your bill is paid no need to worry,it takes time on SEC Page or some time they didnt update Read More
Saudi electricity bill by Rafeek K
How long will take saudi electricty bill paid through SADAD ATM to reach in saudi electricity company ? While paying the bill through Al rhaji ATM , a problem happened. I gave the command ' make the full payment' , it was successfull and I ...
why you dont subscribe to their SMS/Email Services,You will receive the confirmation via SMS/Email Read More
Saudi electricity bill by Rafeek K
How long will take saudi electricty bill paid through SADAD ATM to reach in saudi electricity company ? While paying the bill through Al rhaji ATM , a problem happened. I gave the command ' make the full payment' , it was successfull and I ...
Some time it takes time to update in SEC Database,check in online bill Payment if you see 0 SR means the payment is done Read More
Iqama of new born baby
As i saw your profile you are indian national,Indian nationals can avail on arrival visa facility Read More
Iqama of new born baby
1) there is no fees if child born inside KSA. 2)If child born outside KSA there will be fees of 2000 SAR and if you are from Pakistan you need to take Entry Visa from Saudi Embassy for your new Born via Etimad. 3)yes you have to take new insurance ... Read More
Suggest Me Best Gynaecologist in Jeddah by Huma Bilal
Assalam o alaikum... i m from Jeddah Saudi Arabia. i need your help ladies.i had 3 miscarriages in a row.so please suggest me the best gynaecologist in Jeddah... Coz u know here doctors r not tht much good.so suggest some experienced doctors
I too searching for best gynaecologist in al abeer hospital for my wife conceived with 3 month baby so please guys suggest me best doctor in al beer hospital @ sharafiyaDr. Shahnaz Read More
Riyadh Hospital cost for normal delivery? by asifzameen
Please some body ... Tell here in riyadh ... How much cost normle delivery and in what hospital please answerss
Asif bhai check Al Falah Hospital in Gubaira its low cost of if you want more cheaper check Abeer clinic in Shumesi Read More
procedure to change marital status on pakistani pasport by zunaira hassan
aoa im working in saudia as a dr..i want to chnge my marital status on my pasport in order to bring my husbnd here..my NIKOP is already with me with my marital status which things required fr it..where i shud go for this matter..
Well the process is completely online if your profession is good,you can apply from your Abshir(Moi.gov.sa) account Read More
Baby permanant visa while father and mother both working in ksa
Have you done all the initial procedures of your child?like Birth Certificate,passport etc Read More
procedure to change marital status on pakistani pasport by zunaira hassan
aoa im working in saudia as a dr..i want to chnge my marital status on my pasport in order to bring my husbnd here..my NIKOP is already with me with my marital status which things required fr it..where i shud go for this matter..
Did you try to apply for visa without doing these things??i prefer better to apply first definitely you will get visa without changing marital status. Read More
Change of profession from Technician to Engineer in Saudi Arab by Engr 2015
Hello, can anyone tell me is it possible to change profession from technician to engineer in saudi arab? i have got job as technician in saudi arab but i also hold engineers degree. can i change my profession after some time? does iqama is ...
For Degree attestation you will be required three letters from your Company/Kafeel, 1. Letter for Saudi Culture in Pakistan 2. Letter for Saudi Embassy in Pakistan. 3. Contract Letter All above letters should be attested by Chamber of commerce and ... Read More
Exit renetry visa not allowing more than 180 days by shamsoft15
Assalm alikum.. My wife is pregnant and she want to go to India for her delivery.But in Abshir its allowing only 180 days..But my iqama validity is more than 240 days..Please advice me..waht i want to do for getting more than 180 days...
yes i know i was getting same problem last month so i sent my family on 180 days exit reentry visa. Read More
Exit renetry visa not allowing more than 180 days by shamsoft15
Assalm alikum.. My wife is pregnant and she want to go to India for her delivery.But in Abshir its allowing only 180 days..But my iqama validity is more than 240 days..Please advice me..waht i want to do for getting more than 180 days...
my friend just got Exit Reentry of 187 days for his family from Abshir,while last month i was applying for my family and i was not getting more than 180 days.Dont know whats the reason behind Read More
Free Vaccination for child - MOH Address by sk_rizwan
Hi, Can anybody provide me with the location of MOH where they give child vaccination for free. Before there was one beside chamber of commerce, now they moved to some other place. I live in HARA (Hayal Wazarat), any near by location will be very ...
Check this one 24.737710, 46.825161 and also 24.720547, 46.821407 Read More
Multiple exit/re entry Visa for 5 momths
i think you can get,try with the date option. try it if you dont you will get an error Read More
Saudi arabia family visit visa for my wife by Fayasahmd
Dear ' My bro i have to apply family visit visa for my wife There mofa is updated status (( demand under the measure )) why coming like this cau u help for me
Wait you will get the visa soon Read More
On arrival visa by Janet mercy
Hi, I'm a nurse in jeddah. My husband is also working here but worker visa. I'm planning to go India to deliver my baby. Is it possible to bring my newborn in on arrival visa? Is it necessary for my husband to travel with me? Please help ...
Check this thread /forum/viewtopic.php?id=463546&p=2 Read More
On arrival visa by Janet mercy
Hi, I'm a nurse in jeddah. My husband is also working here but worker visa. I'm planning to go India to deliver my baby. Is it possible to bring my newborn in on arrival visa? Is it necessary for my husband to travel with me? Please help ...
yes you will get on arrival visa for your New born. Read More
Iqama expiring in a week - can I travel to Bahrain over weekend? by hafsa28
My iqama and my multip exit-reentry visa both expire next week on Wednesday. Can I travel to Bahrain this weekend? Would it be possible to get visa on arrival? Or are you required to have a 3 or 6 month validity of your iqama?
I already have a multipe exit-reentry that expires on the same day as the iqama.Then Go Ahead Read More
Finger Prints not matching by javedakb
My wife finger prints is always not matching on airport either on arrival or departure from Riyadh Airport,every time she have to visit all the counters but without matching Jawazat stamp her passport and let her go. How can i solve this issue?every ...
i never visit any Moi office,well last time they updated on arrival in OCT 2015 at Riyadh Airport but during departure in Mar 16 it was not matching again :) Read More
Finger Prints not matching
My wife finger prints is always not matching on airport either on arrival or departure from Riyadh Airport,every time she have to visit all the counters but without matching Jawazat stamp her passport and let her go. How can i solve this issue?every ... Read More
New born Iqama process by maliks74
Kindly share me the process of new born baby (outside KSA) iqama process. I have already family iqama and i got visa for new born from Pakistan. Please share me the information to get new iqama from passport office.
Thanks Malik bhai.. could you please tell how much Etimad charged for the above process ?and after stamping within how much time infant should have travel i mean the validity written on Visa? Read More
New born Iqama process by maliks74
Kindly share me the process of new born baby (outside KSA) iqama process. I have already family iqama and i got visa for new born from Pakistan. Please share me the information to get new iqama from passport office.
Can you please share the process of getting visa for new born in Pakistan?and how much the validity of visa? Read More
I want to know about any pakistani lady doctor
Dr. Sameena in Al Abeer Hospital Shumesi Riyadh Read More
Delaying in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi by kkhan79
Can anyone let me know that why so much delay in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi, I submitted my document on 03 Dec. 2014. Thanks Kkhan
Good OK then go ahead. Read More
Delaying in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi by kkhan79
Can anyone let me know that why so much delay in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi, I submitted my document on 03 Dec. 2014. Thanks Kkhan
Did you see your name on the bottom? Read More
Dependent Exit Re Entry Visa
From absher(MOI) you cannot get Exit Reentry Visa more than 6 Months. Read More
Wife and Parents VISA
Respective Authorities means MOFA and Saudi Embassy. Read More
Family Visit Visa from Home Country during Ramadan by live2travel
Hi I know that they stop issuing family visit visas here in Saudi Arabia during Ramadan. But what if someone already has it processed from Saudi Arabia but needs to get the stamp from the Saudi embassy in their home country? Can this part be done ...
if the visa is already issued than nothing to worry,can stamp and travel in Ramadan Read More
Zain Wifi Calling by ylon8
Do you know how does Zain wifi calling work? Anyone can share his/her experience?
i have heard from Zain that currently only Iphone have this facility Read More
Return to KSA from Pak with passport validity less than 6 months by zeeshaanahmad
Guys, My passport is expiring after 2 months. I have already applied for passport renewal but in the meantime I have to travel to Pakistan for a week and return before the new passport delivery date. I have already got the Exit Re-entry visa issued. ...
I dont think so that there will be any issue as you will b having valid ER Visa and Valid Passport,take slip of Renewed Passport with you. Read More
Dependents Exit Reentry Visa for 1 Year by javedakb
Can anyone please tell me that how to get Single Exit Reentry visa for my family for 1 year. i tried from Abshir (moi.gov.sa) but i cannot apply more than 6 Months.i am getting error. my iqama is valid till (16 March 2017) means almost 1 ...
Do you know the extension process?? Read More
Dependents Exit Reentry Visa for 1 Year by javedakb
Can anyone please tell me that how to get Single Exit Reentry visa for my family for 1 year. i tried from Abshir (moi.gov.sa) but i cannot apply more than 6 Months.i am getting error. my iqama is valid till (16 March 2017) means almost 1 ...
Did you ever got from new Moi portal?? Read More
Dependents Exit Reentry Visa for 1 Year by javedakb
Can anyone please tell me that how to get Single Exit Reentry visa for my family for 1 year. i tried from Abshir (moi.gov.sa) but i cannot apply more than 6 Months.i am getting error. my iqama is valid till (16 March 2017) means almost 1 ...
Yes Expats and recently i have not seen physically but last year my friend got 1 year via Absheer. Read More
Dependents Exit Reentry Visa for 1 Year by javedakb
Can anyone please tell me that how to get Single Exit Reentry visa for my family for 1 year. i tried from Abshir (moi.gov.sa) but i cannot apply more than 6 Months.i am getting error. my iqama is valid till (16 March 2017) means almost 1 ...
but i have heard many are getting for 1 year via Absheer Read More
Dependents Exit Reentry Visa for 1 Year
Can anyone please tell me that how to get Single Exit Reentry visa for my family for 1 year. i tried from Abshir (moi.gov.sa) but i cannot apply more than 6 Months.i am getting error. my iqama is valid till (16 March 2017) means almost 1 ... Read More
Visit visa by amirzadkhan
Dear Supporters, I have applied for my family visit visa (my profession in Iqama is Safety Technician) 2 months ago. Received a message on status to come to Jeddah office along with original iqama and request form. I went there 3 weeks ago and ...
This is the visa and kindly proceed for Stamping in your Home Country Read More
Centrepoint warehouse sale by rayid
Hai everyone....I am new in Riyadh ,after 16 long years in Jeddah.We used to have centrepoint warehouse sale in Jeddah twice every year .Does anybody have any information abt when and where the sale is in Riyadh...
There was sale on Last Weekend 4th and 5th March in Mark & Spence,Zara Ware House Read More
Jood Net Fiber or DSL
Go for DSL it is good,once they lay fiber they will give you connection from fiber Read More