@Dave-KSA
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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152 posts
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American
Lives in Jizan
Registration: 19 October 2010
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RELEASE TO A COMPETITOR COMPANY by ppthelord
I was under my fathers sponsorship on student profession and after getting a Job offer in Jeddah I got transferred to my company's sponsorship and its on Labour profession now. I am working for the same company since four years. I have received an ...
I know of people whose company did transfer their Iqama, and they never left the country. But I think it's the exception rather than the rule. Imagine if it was common practice. Some of us would be jumping from employer to employer like fleas on ... Read More
RELEASE TO A COMPETITOR COMPANY by ppthelord
I was under my fathers sponsorship on student profession and after getting a Job offer in Jeddah I got transferred to my company's sponsorship and its on Labour profession now. I am working for the same company since four years. I have received an ...
I'm not an expert, but based on what I've seen from my organization, and observing how they have dealt with departing employees wanting a transfer, it all comes down to the mood of the person in charge of making the decision. They can do it if they ... Read More
Any music jamming in the city? by GuestPoster009
I was wondering if there are any jamming music circles in the city I would love to join!
I think the mutawa might frown on such sinful activities. However, I'm sure there's a band out there somewhere in the city, hidden in their basement with sound-proof tiles on the walls, jammin down. Read More
5 good reasons for living in Saudi Arabia by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Saudi Arabia, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
The man asked for 5 reasons, so I gave him 5 reasons Read More
5 good reasons for living in Saudi Arabia by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Saudi Arabia, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
1)money 2)money 3)money 4)money 5) it's tax-free Read More
Jazan? by expatabroad
Hi I have been offered a position in Jazan and will be living on a compound in shared accommodation with one other expat. I would appreciate any info about Jazan anyone can offer. From what I have read, it does not seem to have the same ...
I work here in Jizan, and I'm an expat. I'm not sure who you are working with, but I assume that it's at Jazan Economic City Polytechnic college, as only it, and Jazan University even have expats employed. Except for two employers, there are no ... Read More
LIVE IN HOUSE MAID by laurentf1964
i am married but my wife will be rarely in ksa , is it possible to have filipina housemaid living in?
Woohoo! Er, uh....I mean......oh really!? Read More
LIVE IN HOUSE MAID by laurentf1964
i am married but my wife will be rarely in ksa , is it possible to have filipina housemaid living in?
Looks like you'll have to pick up after yourself, cook for yourself, clean for yourself, like most adults who live single. You're a big boy, you can handle it I'm sure. As for a filipina maid, you're dreaming. This is KSA! Read More
Update: Is my salary good enough by sohail7
Hi All, I made a post few days ago asking your opinion about the salary offered to me by a university for the position of assistant professor. The employer offered me basic salary of 8000 + 2500 for accommodation + healthcare + air tickets. I have ...
You don't have to do anything you don't want to do. They are just trying to scare you. They won't take the time and spend the money to file a lawsuit. They will just continue their personnel search.If they haven't made your Iqama yet, you aren't an ... Read More
any infos about Al Baha? by Om Rydan
I plan to move with my husband and 2 kids to Al Baha end of the year. Is there a community of ladies for spend time together? As I saw, Al Baha isn`t so big but still difficult to understand what is availible there to buy, like furniture and staff ...
Hi Sandra, Unfortunately, I can;t help you about Al Baha. I don't even know where it is; never heard of it; but I assumed it's in KSA, since your post came here to this forum. Anyway, the reason I'm responding is to suggest that you ask your ... Read More
PRISON IN SAUDI by Wendy's Father
Anybody give me an idea of the prison conditions in Saudi? Is there anybody in prison in Saudi Arabia due to construction accidents? I am an engineer and there has been an accident in our project last June 10, 2012. One laborer is dead and case is ...
Well, I guess it depends on who was accidently killed on the site. If it was Saudi, you'd be looking at serious prison time or worse! A westerner or other non-third country expat, maybe looking at some legal punitive action, but nothing too ... Read More
Saudi temperatures could hit 70° Celcius this summer by TheLegendLeads
:mad: http://en-maktoob.news.yahoo.com/saudi-temperatures-could-hit-70%C2%B0-celcius-this-summer.html
It's extremely hard to believe that the temperature would reach 70 celcius in our lifetime, or even many lifetimes from now. Scientists do know, that eventually, our sun will die, like any star eventually will, and when it does, it will expand to ... Read More
Why Westerners Text More Than They Call?! by Aminstar2
Isn't it a chicken/egg scenario? Is texting cheap in the west because people tend to text more than they call? or is it because texting is cheap, people are encouraged to text more? I see texting is usually less social and less interactive. ...
It's cheaper to text. Next topic? Read More
What's your plan this Ramadan ? by ghanshyampdave
Hi all, I would like to know what the expats do during the month of Ramadan.
Back in Thailand, to my family and home. Getting my sanity back Read More
Crown Prince has died by gashead
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-18470718
I understand they've already selected another elderly family member, himself in frail health, to replace him. Read More