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Dashcam in Saudi Arabia by phil_jeddah
Hi, is there any law concerning installation of dashcams on private cars?
I passed an interesting looking military type vehicle parked on the road and I said to my Saudi boss driving that in the UK, most people would take a photograph. I said what would happen here? He said that he would probably not see me for a ... Read More
Traveling from Riyadh to Jordan to Jerusalem by Princess MA
My family and I would like to go on tour from Riyadh to Jordan to Jerusalem for about a week. What would be the best way to go about doing this considering all the red tape attached? I do know that our passports should not be stamped in Israel, we ...
At one time any hint of links with Israel meant no admittance to any Arab states - certainly when i lived in Bahrain in the 90's I used to go into book shops and open an atlas for eg, and the page with Israel would be torn out of black-marked ... Read More
SPORT JOBS OPPORTUNITIES NEEDED IN SAUDI ARABIA by Kabsiita
Hello Dear , I'm living in France and as an accomplished professional with three years of sports management industry experience, a Master's degree of Business administration in Sports management and six years as a professional soccer player ...
As a warning, Saudi has just had 3 years of oil revenue well lower than anticipated so is now surviving on it's Sovereign Wealth Fund that was not supposed to be touched for many years and The King has just rolled out a 'use Saudi Youth' ... Read More
Want to open a Restaurant in Saudi Arabia by syedali
Assalamualaikum, I want to open a restaurant in saudi (could be in Riyadh,Jeddah,Makkah or taif). What is the procedure for it? how much amount would i need to set it all up? Do i need to have a saudi partner compulsory? What documents should i be ...
Have you written a detailed business plan? ie what type of restaurant? Who are your target customers? What price range? Is there car-parking/transport links? Staff? How man, what nationality? A lot will depend on how much capital you have. How much ... Read More
Nesma compound in Jubail? by belishabeacon
Is there any one in the forum who is familiar with the Nesma compound in Jubail? Is it a safe compound, are there many facilities, are there a lot of families and children over there? We may be moving there and I am hoping that it's a good ...
It's in a good location right near the back street souks which are vibrant colourful places that give the town character - as opposed to that clinical soulless blob of a Jubail Mall!! Nesma (as opposed to Nesma Roots) is right by the commercial ... Read More
My experience of Working as teacher in Saudi Arabia by KevinLJ
I work in a catch 22 environment. I have to follow a set of rules. If I don’t I am punished. If I follow the rules and the students complain, I’m told that I am too strict, and I’m punished. It’s a perfect Catch 22. I was ...
...where do you teach? A school in a big expat compound or a private 'in town' school? Read More
King Abdullaah economic city KAEC by rareshine
I want to visit KAEC in sha Allaah, anything in particular I shouldn't miss out on? Any hidden gems, or is it all under dust and development?
....sorry - I mean it is 95% INcomplete!! Read More
King Abdullaah economic city KAEC by rareshine
I want to visit KAEC in sha Allaah, anything in particular I shouldn't miss out on? Any hidden gems, or is it all under dust and development?
...it is only 95% complete. Apparently it is touted as a 100 billion dollar city started by King Abdullah. The port is called KAP Read More
Nesma Compound by nigelgodfrey
Does anyone have any feedback on the Nesma Compound? I will be looking at the single status bachelor studio flat type. I arrive around Mid April. If there are two, then I will be looking at the one near Jubail Port area. The monthly rent of some ...
Nesma Roots by Crown Hotel off King Abdulaziz Road is nice, trees etc, but small, one pool, good gym facilities and on site shop. Read More
Jubail villa by Junaid Hussain
I'm just wondering what the typical cost of a 4 bedroom villa may be, i.e. range. I have a job offer there and I need an idea as I will be moving with my wife and 3 children.
...don't forget off compounds do not include electricity - best buy a powerful fan....... but good accom seems cheap - look for one cheap to keep cool! Read More
Doctor in eastern province by Junaid Hussain
I am a male doctor and have been offered a position as a Family Medicine doctor (western (UK) trained), of around 28,000 SAR a month in a government run clinic. I have a few questions I would be grateful for some help on. 1) the job offer ...
Hello Junaid, A villa on a compound is the only practical way if with family - it's a buffer form the strict culture of Wahabism Islam. There is a bunch of villas all down one side road off Kind Abdulaziz Road, just after Crown Hotel (heading ... Read More
Jubail villa by Junaid Hussain
I'm just wondering what the typical cost of a 4 bedroom villa may be, i.e. range. I have a job offer there and I need an idea as I will be moving with my wife and 3 children.
...depends MASSIVELY if it's on a compound. Just after the Crown Hotel, on Abdulaziz Road, on the right down a lane called 'Teabah' is a lane of loads of compunds - Golden sands, Al Ventura, Nesma ......... go visit the managers and ask ... Read More
Business etiquette in Saudi Arabia by Julien
Hello everybody, As you know, professional habits may differ from one country to another. In order to help newly arrived expats better understand their new professional environment in Saudi Arabia, we warmly encourage you to share information and ...
Good points Canada Tim. The coffee and social pleasantries is I understand very important and it is very bad form to - especially if the visitor - to dictate the conversation to business immediately. Interesting point on the dress where westerners ... Read More
Urgently looking for an apartment in Jubail (Jalmudah/Royal Commission by AhmadK2411
Greetings everyone :cheers: I am new to this site / blog, and would like your input and assistance with regard to accommodation in Jubail. I'm a South African guy that has been in Saudi for just over a month and a half now, and I am ...
search engine 'Jubail residential compounds' comes up with stuff. Read More
Job Offer Assistant Professor Dammam University - need advice by SHash101
Hi I have been offered an Assistant professor position at Dammam University, I am from Australia and have a PhD plus 6 years experience. Offer 18000 basic per month 600 transport 25000 / year accommodation 17000 year for children education for 2 4 ...
Is that US dollars? Do you have to find your own accommodation? The only viable option is a residential compound - search engine 'residential compounds in Dammam' should be good for a start. These are expensive but DO include utilities - ... Read More