jarusforthright
Filipino expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
Filipino
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English, Filipino, Basic Spanish & French
Registration: 03 February 2014
Iqama Renewal by shahidks
HI HR Guru, Need your advice on the below mentioned issue. My wife is carrying and planning to fly to India on 1st week of July. Doctors has advised not to travel after July. My family plans to come back only after delivery. I'll explain my ...
Your HR is right, Iqama can be renewed at least three months prior to its expiration date. And unless, you will be having a vacation and the expiration of your Iqama will be less than a month on your return date or end of vacation date, that would ... Read More
Arabic Teacher / Arabic Skype Group??? by PAKman2328
Hello Expat community :-) I've been living in Jeddah for nearly 17 months now and still my Arabic is terrible. Is there a teacher out there that might be free during the afternoon to teach me on Skype? My current schedule is quite busy but I do ...
It's actually a good idea and we are on the same situation. I've been here in Riyadh, KSA for more than a year, but I have limited knowledge on arabic language. Considering that all my office mates are all arabs. When they're having conversation I'm ... Read More
Penalties for Breach of Contract....??? by shahia
It has really been frustrating for me to find an answer to a simple question. It is more than a month I have been trying all "KEYWORDS" for an online search to get to the fact. However, it seems to be an uphill task to find clarity on an ambiguity ...
I think these amount (pre-recruitment expenses) would help you, for you to have a rough estimate of how much would you pay to the company. Visa Cost: SR 2000 for 2 years Iqama Fee: SR 650 for 1 year Work Permit Fee: SR 2,500 for 1 year Airfare ... Read More
Re-Exit
I think you are referring to the Exit-Re-Entry (ERE) Visa. Yes, you have to pay for the penalty because it was already expired since you said it has 3 months validity. So, for you to be issued a new ERE you have to shoulder its cost. Read More
profession change
I think you have to coordinate with your Government Relation Department or Human Resources Department, for you to have your profession be changed.. they will be the one to process that. But i know you have to pay SR 1,000 for that. Good luck to ... Read More
Contract Status
In a way, the personnel would be easily identified if they were classified. For example, your insurance coverage, so this would help if how much the company will shoulder if your hospitalized...hope not.. :) Read More
An invitation to go in my office-mate's house
Hi guys, i am having a dilemma, for me to accept the invitation or not. I am just worried on how for me to act as a visitor in there house, he is a local here in Saudi. He is really a nice & good guy and its hard to say "no". As we all know they ... Read More
Job Offer - Riyadh and Dubai by kirkoy
Just got an offer both from Riyadh (20K SAR) and Dubai (17.5K Dhms). Both offers are gross salary. Still can't decide which one to choose as both cities are completely different in terms of cost of living and social life. I plan not to bring my ...
For me, it is a matter of priorities you have... If your priority is money or financial consideration, I think it would be advisable for you to chose Riyadh. Considering that the cost of living here in Riyadh is considerably low. And, if you're ... Read More
New in Riyadh
I am also in the same situation, spending the weekends alone in my room. I guess, it's because they don't have an open place here in Riyadh wherein you can really enjoy.. ;) Read More
Contract Status
Hi, Your type could probably mean your level of position. Type A could be those who are in the top management position; Type B could be those with managerial position and type C those that are in supervisory post. and The letter (S) means your ... 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 ...
It's really great to know that you guys are having activities/meetings like this... hope I could come next time.. :D Read More