Dr. Evil
@Emilio Largo
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
American
Lives in Buraydah, Al-Qassim
Speaks English, French
Registration: 09 March 2014
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Another newbie in Riyadh needs a rental agent by Emilio Largo
Just landed in Riyadh. Contract offers dump for free or less than 20,000 SAR per year for housing. No brainer, right? This is where rental agent comes in. I'm wlling to pay someone who can find me a nice flat for above price. We'll ...
Do you have the web site name, I think it has "izzle" in the name, is it "Dubizzle"? Read More
Another newbie in Riyadh needs a rental agent
Just landed in Riyadh. Contract offers dump for free or less than 20,000 SAR per year for housing. No brainer, right? This is where rental agent comes in. I'm wlling to pay someone who can find me a nice flat for above price. We'll ... Read More
Is 2100 SAR a month enough? by victor01911
Hi. It is my first time to work overseas as a waiter in Dammam. I just want to ask. Is 2100 SAR a month enough? Free accomodation and transportation. Thank you!
There are avg. salaries posted on sites like Bayt.com Naukrigulf.com LinkedIn.com. 2100 SAR per month is low and Arabs don't tip. Frankly, 2100 sounds like a slave wage, which is fine because KSA loves wage slaves. Read More
storage in Riyadh
I plan to move from Qassim to Riyadh. I have just a few boxes to store. I need the smallest space available. Do you have recommendations for storage in Riyadh? Please, no references for apts. or villas for rent. Read More
Why are credit cards so hard to get? by Emilio Largo
I applied for a Saudi Investment Bank credit card. It has been 5 months (which was extended by the usual teacher vacation). I submitted the application, salary certificate and copy of my iqama. Months go by and they asked me for another copy of my ...
NCB? is that in Saudi? I have a "travel card" which is what SIB gave me to spend money in UK, UAE, Europe and USA. It's actually a debit card denominated in pounds, dirhams, euros and dollars. Riayd Bank offered me another debit ... Read More
Why are credit cards so hard to get?
I applied for a Saudi Investment Bank credit card. It has been 5 months (which was extended by the usual teacher vacation). I submitted the application, salary certificate and copy of my iqama. Months go by and they asked me for another copy of my ... Read More
Obtaining Credit by deanb1982
Soon I will return to KSA to start my new 2 year contract. I want to get a car, how does the finance work? Is it based on my credit in the UK or do KSA have separate system?
I know how Saudi credit works. The idea is to take customer service, and turn it into a means of demeaning and humiliating customers. After all, you are in Saudi Arabia the employer of last resort. Take my example. I applied for a credit card well ... 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 ...
The worst offenders are Riyad Bank and STC. Even when I attempt to explain the problem, they have no understanding unless I phrase it into an adjective + noun in Arabic. STC gave me an internet kit (modem + wire) without telling me I needed to pay ... Read More
unpaid Credit Card going back (expat) by jaxstone09
Good Day Everyone: I exit saudi arabia last year unfortunately i had a credit card balance around (8000SR) which i failed to settle when i left saudi arabia, now i had an interview last week and got hired i am scheduled to go back there. My ...
1. Yeah. 2. There is an application where you can look up pending action on your iqama. It's from MOI.gov.sa or better yet, google "Absher" and "Saudi Ministry of Interior" Download "Absher" software and input ... Read More
Adapting to the climate in Lebanon by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Lebanon is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Lebanon? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
Have you googled "Mediterranean climate"? Seriously, Lebanese weather is the best in Middle East. Moderate to heavy rainfall in winter, but the rest is really nice. Why do you think the French colonized the place? Read More
Essentials to live in Lebanon by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Lebanon, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Lebanon? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
How about an Uber application in your smartphone. Cab drivers live to rip off the unaware. Read More
Anyone going to Dubai this weekend? by GuestPoster7415
Anyone from Riyadh travelling to Dubai this weekend or early next week?
Dubai during Ramadan is one of the saddest places to be. Even after sundown in a pub, everyone looks down and wishes they were somewhere else. Have you considered Eastern Europe? The upside is no kebab. :top: Read More
Traveling within KSA with iqama only?
I made the mistake of sending my passport to Russian embassy. Now they want me to pick it up. Can I travel from Gassim to Riyadh with just my iqama? At least it gets me outta the apt. and forces me to travel around the country. Read More
Family Visa Application rejected. by azfar789
Yesterday I went to the isteqdam as I had appointment there. They rejected my application without sharing any reason. My file was compete, when I asked the reason of rejection they said "Maafi English". :dumbom: Any suggestion from ...
If your job is a teaching position, go to Daves ESL cafe dot com. They have lots of teachers with visa experience. If it's not a teaching position, I don't know what to tell you Read More
age limit to joint middle east job by balasubramanian
What is maximum age limit to joint middle east job for saudi experience engineer . Next I am unmarried can I bring my parents
I thought it was 58 years. Isnt the MOI trying to force out those over 60? Read More