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Lives in Riyadh

Registration: 04 June 2015

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Mariem88 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Adelaide R

Is SAR 2000-3000 enough to live in Dammam? by Adelaide R

There is a job vacancy as a teacher assistant in an international school for SAR 2000-3000. Fully furnished accommodation and transportation are provided by the employer. Is that enough to survive in Damman? What about SAR 3500-5500 as a teacher in ...

Mariem88

hi, that's horrible perks, even unskilled people make more $$ than that. you should think about it twice before committing. Read More

Mariem88 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Pstewart89

Internet for imessage/whatsapp/facetime by Pstewart89

Im due to travel from uk to saudi in a few weeks. I want to stay in close contact with my family I have an iphone 6: and wondering what is best way to use imessage, whatsapp, facetime. I want to keep my own uk sim in my iphone as i have had it ...

Mariem88

iMessage and Whatsapp/Facebook texting works fine. However, for video calling FaceTime/Skype/Whatsapp/Facebook, you will need a VPN as these VOIPS are stopped here some months ago. You will need a Saudi sim as banking and lots of ministry things ... Read More

Mariem88 replied to a thread
7 years ago
JJ-Prince

Clarification on Saudi Re entry visa of family by JJ-Prince

My wife is on a re entry visa for two months which will expire on 5th June,her iquama valid till 25th November My 2 questions below (for two scenarios) Can I extend her re entry visa to another 6 months by paying 600 sar without she coming ...

Mariem88

Yes you can extend it without her coming in the kingdom. Check with your HR/PR guys. Usually companies do that !! Read More

Mariem88 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Romello

Moving to Riyadh from Miami (USA) by Romello

Hi everyone, I just accepted a job offer and will be moving to Riyadh from Miami in 3 weeks. Yes, I'm aware of the BIG change from life in Miami to life in Riyadh.. haha I've read over alot of posts on this website, which has alot of good ...

Mariem88

@OP - if the job market here would have been great then I wouldn't have any negative vibes about anyone coming here and working. However, the job market isn't that great and people are leaving in herds, be it Asians or westerners. So just a ... Read More

Mariem88 replied to a thread
7 years ago
GuestPoster4550

Cycling in riyadh by GuestPoster4550

Anyone knows a place or a compound where you can freely cycle for females ? Mixed or not doesn't matter.

Mariem88

I have seen people cycling in the DQ area. Read More

Mariem88 replied to a thread
7 years ago
syedashfaq82

Iqama expired 3 months ago, want to go final exit by syedashfaq82

Dear advisors, Greetings of peace... I came to Saudi Arabia on 23rd August 2015 to a company name Mosassa Arwa fakra lal muqawalat from Karnataka, India. My iqama expired on 8th November 2016. Before expiry I requested my sponsor to process final ...

Mariem88

Tweet to Sushma Swaraj MEA, if you don't see any other means to get out of the situation. There are some emergency helpline MES twitter accounts too, tweet on them. Good luck. Read More

Mariem88 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Coach AJ

Lost Iqama outside the Kingdom by Coach AJ

Good day fellow travelers. I am from South Africa And have been in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for just over a year now. I work for the Olympic committee as an implimentation officer for sports programmes. I have just recently gone on leave to ...

Mariem88

Yeah, have done multiple number of exits and entires, not even once have the authorities at the immigration asked for Iqama. Although have heard from many people "legally" it's not allowed to take iqama out of the country. Even though ... Read More

Mariem88 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Yahya Masud

Need to Open an NRI account by Yahya Masud

Hi, Is anyone aware how to open an NRI account ?? am currently settled in Jeddah, KSA. Thanking in advance.,,

Mariem88

Visit SBI branch at Jeddah and open the account. Read More

Mariem88 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Coach AJ

Lost Iqama outside the Kingdom by Coach AJ

Good day fellow travelers. I am from South Africa And have been in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for just over a year now. I work for the Olympic committee as an implimentation officer for sports programmes. I have just recently gone on leave to ...

Mariem88

I think lodging a police complaint there will complicate the situation as I heard from many people that you are not allowed to travel out of kingdom with your iqama (although people do it), they might hold this against you. Bottom line is it's ... Read More

Mariem88 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Coach AJ

Lost Iqama outside the Kingdom by Coach AJ

Good day fellow travelers. I am from South Africa And have been in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for just over a year now. I work for the Olympic committee as an implimentation officer for sports programmes. I have just recently gone on leave to ...

Mariem88

Nothing happens if it's lost out of country. They don't check iqama while coming back. Enter the country normally, lodge the police complaint immediately once you enter the kingdom for the "lost iqama", pay the required fine and ... Read More

Mariem88 replied to a thread
7 years ago
TheLegendLeads

Are you planning to leave KSA? -- for ever? -- Why? by TheLegendLeads

I have been noticing on the forum and other resources that quite a big number of expatriates have either left or are planning to do so. Let us see what expat-ians have to say, if it is not confidential :)

Mariem88

With the ever increasing cost of living and harsh enforcement of rules/regulations, people are bound to leave. Everyone comes here to make Money and leave eventually. But with economy going down the hill, people aren't interested to stay longer ... Read More

Mariem88 replied to a thread
7 years ago
parveenmad

Looking for Classical Indian Dance Classes by parveenmad

Hi there, I was wondering whether anybody knew of any classical Indian dance classes/instructors in Riyadh? Thankyou

Mariem88

There's one institute where they provide such classes for Indian classical dances. PM me if you need their contact details. Read More

Mariem88 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Mariem88

Driving License Renewal by Mariem88

Question is on behalf of My husband as he is due for his driving license renewal in the month of Feb. He tried to do the renewal through MOI, but came the error that medical records are not updated. And when tried to find the locations where medical ...

Mariem88

That was really helpful. Million Thanks :) Read More

Mariem88 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Mariem88

Driving License Renewal by Mariem88

Question is on behalf of My husband as he is due for his driving license renewal in the month of Feb. He tried to do the renewal through MOI, but came the error that medical records are not updated. And when tried to find the locations where medical ...

Mariem88

Thanks for the Info, appreciate it. Read More

Mariem88 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Mariem88

Driving License Renewal by Mariem88

Question is on behalf of My husband as he is due for his driving license renewal in the month of Feb. He tried to do the renewal through MOI, but came the error that medical records are not updated. And when tried to find the locations where medical ...

Mariem88

Thanks Thanks, first for the welcome and then for the reply :kiss: Read More