Samantha Williams
@Samantha35
South African citizen
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About me
South African
Lives in Berlin, Eastern Cape
Speaks English, Afrikaans
Registration: 28 April 2014
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Cost of Living in China in 2020 by Loïc
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in China to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
Hi What would you say is a decent salary for a family of 4 if the school with sponsor education for our two children? Samantha Read More
Young Family moving to Brunei investigating good areas to live by HannahGB
Hello everyone, We are a Scottish family currently living in Abu Dhabi. We will be moving to Brunei within the next 5 months and I am currently researching areas to live. We have two young boys, both hopefully will be attending JBS or ISB. Any ...
Hi Hanah I hope you can help with a bit of info on Brunei. I am considering moving there. I also have young children (ages 4 and 7). I am a teacher and will be getting a salary of approximately B$45000 ,accomodation allowance of about B$1600 and ... Read More
coffee- meetings by Riyad2016
Dear All i hope you are doing well, My name is Donna ( a nickname among my friends ) and i would like to establish a coffee meet-up type of gathering, to meet new friends and have a good conversation. :) I think many of us here in Riyadh ...
Hi Donna. Would love to meet up. Might be going back to South Africa for a wk or so. Going to attend a funeral. Pls let me know the details. Will join you guys when I am back. I am sure my colleagues from SA would also love to meet up. Read More
Travel agency in south africa by Mafee
Hi guys, , I just got a job offer from Al khaleej training and education ..got the contract and visa block number. And They refered Me to gulfvisa in Johannesburg to process my visa. ..I emailed them and the lady responded very well.and now that ...
It takes abt 8 days to get passport back Read More
Travel agency in south africa by Mafee
Hi guys, , I just got a job offer from Al khaleej training and education ..got the contract and visa block number. And They refered Me to gulfvisa in Johannesburg to process my visa. ..I emailed them and the lady responded very well.and now that ...
I think you need to go there yourself because they take fingerprint, photo and retina scan. Check online what are all the requirements and documents needed. I took the cheapest airline to get there Read More
Travel agency in south africa by Mafee
Hi guys, , I just got a job offer from Al khaleej training and education ..got the contract and visa block number. And They refered Me to gulfvisa in Johannesburg to process my visa. ..I emailed them and the lady responded very well.and now that ...
Send your medical report and results to HAI before going to Tasheel. Make sure you had your qualifications attested. Contact direct assist. Check on google Read More
Travel agency in south africa by Mafee
Hi guys, , I just got a job offer from Al khaleej training and education ..got the contract and visa block number. And They refered Me to gulfvisa in Johannesburg to process my visa. ..I emailed them and the lady responded very well.and now that ...
Hi there I also got a job there. Flying on Tuesday. Which school will you be teaching at or will you be working at the language centre? I went to VFS Tasheel. They are really good. I paid about R1300 for visa and courier costs because I live in ... Read More
Where can i get abaya on a cheapest price Riyadh by Sahilhayat
Hi Folks, kindly suggest to me from where we can buye cheapest Abaya in riyadh, i know about batha , i couldn't find latest abaya there on a reasonable price. Your suggestion to me will be highly appreciated !
So does the law in Saudi only allow for black abayas and headscarves? Moving to Riyadh in abt 3 wks time. Read More
Average teaching salaries in Riyadh by Samantha35
Hi everyone. I have received a job offer from an international school. What is the average teaching salary in Riyadh for someone with 14 yrs teaching exp and a BA degree and PGCE?
Will PM you At Ease Read More
Dress code for female teachers in Riyadh
I know that we need to wear an abaya but I would like to know whether the female teachers can take off the abaya at school. Do you wear professional clothes underneath or smart casual? Are we allowed to wear pants? Someone told me I must not ... Read More
food prices- groceries per month in Riyadh by Samantha35
hi everyone. Hope you can help me with regard to food prices in Riyadh. How much does groceries cost per month for one person?
Thank you everyone. It helps a lot Read More
food prices- groceries per month in Riyadh
hi everyone. Hope you can help me with regard to food prices in Riyadh. How much does groceries cost per month for one person? Read More
Vaccinations before going to Saudi Arabia by Samantha35
I am South African and have read that a yellow fever vaccination is compulsory in order to get a work visa. Are there any other vaccinations you would recommend?
Good advice. Thank you. Will phone tomorrow Read More
Average teaching salaries in Riyadh by Samantha35
Hi everyone. I have received a job offer from an international school. What is the average teaching salary in Riyadh for someone with 14 yrs teaching exp and a BA degree and PGCE?
I have found out that salaries at international schools range between 10 000 sar and 13000 sar. Read More
South Africans by florence.scholtz
Hi, any South Africans here with primary school aged children?
Hi Florence Are you already living in Saudi Arabia? I received a job offer so I might go between end of August and mid September. It is a teaching job. Unfortunately I cant take my family with now. My children are 6 and 3. My daughter is in grade ... Read More