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English looking for information about Saudi Arabia

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Lives in Manchester

Registration: 09 February 2014

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UmmeZahra replied to a thread
10 years ago
amirshk

Suggestion required to live in Dammam instead of Al Hasa by amirshk

Dear All, I got an opportunity in al ahsa, i came last month here, al ahsa is very boring place to live, I want to move to dammam and need a pick n drop from dammam to al ahsa so i will daily out back here. I am planning to bring my family here ...

UmmeZahra

Hi I've been told that the Nada School in Al Hasa is very good. You would have to check it out to make sure. Read More

UmmeZahra replied to a thread
10 years ago
sarasaberry

Worried about Edex by sarasaberry

Hello All, I'm hearing rumours that EdEx may not have their contract with KSU anymore. These are just things I have heard from friends currently in KSA, and it's making me a little worried. The reason being, because I really want to be in ...

UmmeZahra

To name but a few- sent for medicals on two seperate occasions when it could have been completed in one go just to prolong the process (we lived quite a distance away so it was taking days off work, arranging Childcare- which they were well aware ... Read More

UmmeZahra replied to a thread
10 years ago
sarasaberry

Worried about Edex by sarasaberry

Hello All, I'm hearing rumours that EdEx may not have their contract with KSU anymore. These are just things I have heard from friends currently in KSA, and it's making me a little worried. The reason being, because I really want to be in ...

UmmeZahra

We've had a terrible experience with Edex, they gave us the run around for nearly 6 months. Please be aware of them. Not worth the hassle. Read More

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10 years ago
expateacher

Seeking info on recruiting agencies & housing for PNU, in KSA. by expateacher

Hi! I intend to sign an offer through a recruiting agency but am comparing the other offers I've gotten through different agencies for teaching ESL at PNU. Salary aside, I'd appreciate candid and recent information about your experience on ...

UmmeZahra

Hi, I'd be very interested in hearing about your experience as I have also been offered contracts by SBC but all the reviews have scared me. Read More

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10 years ago

children with Cerbral Palsy

Hi, what educational provisions are available for children with cerebral palsy in Saudi Arabia? Read More

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10 years ago
arm5263

MERS in Jeddah by arm5263

Hi all, I am in the process of relocating to JEddah from US and this MERS thingie is making me nervous. I have three young kids under the age of 8 joining me. Should I be concerned? The mortality rate of 30% is quite high... How is expat community ...

UmmeZahra

Lol I read the cologne article and my response 'seriously??!!!' made me laugh but not as much as the dinosaur sticker one Read More

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10 years ago
arm5263

MERS in Jeddah by arm5263

Hi all, I am in the process of relocating to JEddah from US and this MERS thingie is making me nervous. I have three young kids under the age of 8 joining me. Should I be concerned? The mortality rate of 30% is quite high... How is expat community ...

UmmeZahra

excuse my ignorance but how does cologne help stop infection? Read More

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10 years ago
arm5263

MERS in Jeddah by arm5263

Hi all, I am in the process of relocating to JEddah from US and this MERS thingie is making me nervous. I have three young kids under the age of 8 joining me. Should I be concerned? The mortality rate of 30% is quite high... How is expat community ...

UmmeZahra

We are also due to leave for Saudi by the end of May (Husband ) and myself and daughter in June... getting anxious now Read More

UmmeZahra replied to a thread
10 years ago
London girl84

looking for a good nursery for my two year old by London girl84

Hi everyone, its been a while..forgot i even had a profile on here! yikes So my question is...does anyone know of a good nursery or kindergarden for a 2yr old in riyadh preferably near olaya district? appreciate everyone's feedback many thanks in ...

UmmeZahra

Please do let us know how you get on - as I would also be looking for something similar for my daughter. Thank you Read More

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10 years ago
UmmeZahra

Family accomodation in Riyadh by UmmeZahra

Hello All, Can someone please help. We are a teaching couple and have been offered about 32772SAR/month between both of us ( basic plus accommodation and travel allowance). Can someone advise if this is a suitable amount to live of comfortably, all ...

UmmeZahra

We are both in the UK but husband is American and the issue we are having is that with nearly all the companies he needs to go back to Washington and apply for his visa- wait & then get flown to Saudi. I'm not sure why but they stated that we would ... Read More

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10 years ago
UmmeZahra

Family accomodation in Riyadh by UmmeZahra

Hello All, Can someone please help. We are a teaching couple and have been offered about 32772SAR/month between both of us ( basic plus accommodation and travel allowance). Can someone advise if this is a suitable amount to live of comfortably, all ...

UmmeZahra

So about SAR 23,760 per monthyes about that much Read More

UmmeZahra replied to a thread
10 years ago
UmmeZahra

Family accomodation in Riyadh by UmmeZahra

Hello All, Can someone please help. We are a teaching couple and have been offered about 32772SAR/month between both of us ( basic plus accommodation and travel allowance). Can someone advise if this is a suitable amount to live of comfortably, all ...

UmmeZahra

that one starts in August, my husband would have to travel back to USA for his visa, we would have to leave the kids behind and apply for them separately... cant leave the kids behind especially since everything seems to take so long to process from ... Read More

UmmeZahra replied to a thread
10 years ago
Elisemckerry

What i need to pack? by Elisemckerry

Hi all I will be starting at JKS in August this year. I am really excited, but also nervous, because it's a whole new environment. I have lots of good things about the school and about Sharbatly Village. I am in the process of packing and I am ...

UmmeZahra

Hi What did you pack? out of interest? what items were essential Read More

UmmeZahra replied to a thread
10 years ago
lizzyshoes

M2R global by lizzyshoes

Hi everyone, I am new here and I am in the process of sending my CV and photograph to recruiters. Has anyone had any dealings with M2R recruiters in Saudi Arabia, I would really appreciate any information anyone has whether good or ...

UmmeZahra

Yes we do. Currently they are recruiting for King Saud University Read More

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10 years ago
lizzyshoes

M2R global by lizzyshoes

Hi everyone, I am new here and I am in the process of sending my CV and photograph to recruiters. Has anyone had any dealings with M2R recruiters in Saudi Arabia, I would really appreciate any information anyone has whether good or ...

UmmeZahra

They are ok with that, my husband & I do not have English degrees but managed to get an interview Read More