@deanb1982
Scottish expat in Saudi Arabia
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Scottish
Lives in Jeddah, Makkah
Registration: 15 May 2016
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Possible relocation to Osaka by deanb1982
Hi All, I am currently living in Saudi Arabia but may have an opportunity to work in Osaka. I am hoping I can have some of my questions answered? 1. I am struggling to find an web site with apartments for rent around the airport region. Can ...
Thanks for the great reply. Of course I will visit the places before deciding, I will be working just over the bridge from the Airport, so would be looking for a nice location on the train line or close by. For me I have always been a fan of the ... Read More
Possible relocation to Osaka
Hi All, I am currently living in Saudi Arabia but may have an opportunity to work in Osaka. I am hoping I can have some of my questions answered? 1. I am struggling to find an web site with apartments for rent around the airport region. Can ... Read More
Looking for good dentist
Looking for a good dentist in Jeddah, live in prince Sultan road, Andalus Village. Read More
UK family moving to Khobar by specialist1
Hi Guys, Moving to Khobar in a couple of months. Any suggestions for compounds with lots of other expat kids. Our children will be going to Dhahran British School.Also what about Al Khobar lakes. Thanks in advance for any advice.
Hi Ben, What are you looking for from a compound. That may help us recommend something for you. Read More
where can i buy baking ingredients khobar by D E A T H S
can someone please help me ? where can i buy baking ingredients here in khobar
Should be able to pick up ingredients from any hypermarket. Read More
Where is a good place to get a used car inspected & serviced in Khobar by majesus18
All, Just moved to Dhahran last week from Canada. I got a position with Aramco, however, I know nothing about Saudi. I am currently looking at some compounds in Al-Khobar and will need a car to get ot Dhahran main compound. I have three ...
They will want to see 3 salaries in the bank. So basically you need your Iqama to open a bank account. Then you need to wait for 3 salaries into the bank. Was a pain for me. Took 3 months to get my iqama. Then when it came I missed my salary cut ... Read More
Where is a good place to get a used car inspected & serviced in Khobar by majesus18
All, Just moved to Dhahran last week from Canada. I got a position with Aramco, however, I know nothing about Saudi. I am currently looking at some compounds in Al-Khobar and will need a car to get ot Dhahran main compound. I have three ...
Would a new jeep be a good choice? And is it possible to by it with installments from the first month of employment?My friend just bought a Jeep, they are decent motors and at times you can get very good deals from United motors. You will need 3 ... Read More
Where is a good place to get a used car inspected & serviced in Khobar by majesus18
All, Just moved to Dhahran last week from Canada. I got a position with Aramco, however, I know nothing about Saudi. I am currently looking at some compounds in Al-Khobar and will need a car to get ot Dhahran main compound. I have three ...
i suggest you go and buy new car, cars are not expensive here, but service and maintenance are expensive, so better you buy new one, do not pay cash, chose your limit and spend few days and inform us what car you will buy, as every company has ... Read More
Where is a good place to get a used car inspected & serviced in Khobar by majesus18
All, Just moved to Dhahran last week from Canada. I got a position with Aramco, however, I know nothing about Saudi. I am currently looking at some compounds in Al-Khobar and will need a car to get ot Dhahran main compound. I have three ...
1. When getting a vehicle, can anyone recommend where to get it inspected? I am thinking about getting a Toyota or Nissan. There are many places to go to get a service or inspection but here its not always you get what you pay for. When you buy a ... Read More
SAUDI ARABIA TO INTRODUCE NEW EXPAT TAX by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Starting from the 1st of July, expats in Saudi Arabia will have to pay a monthly fee of 100 Saudi riyals, per dependent. From next year, this fee is expected to rise until the year 2020. In companies where there are more or an ...
Still unclear to me, still nothing official from my company and most reports I read online are slightly different. Read More
Importing a car to the UK from Saudi by deanb1982
Hi All, Has anyone on here ever imported a car back to the UK? I bought a Camaro at the start of the year and if price is reasonable then I will take it back to the UK with me. Does anyone have any info they can share? Rough estimate would be ...
Do you have anymore information than that to provide? Plenty left hand drive cars in UK. Read More
Importing a car to the UK from Saudi
Hi All, Has anyone on here ever imported a car back to the UK? I bought a Camaro at the start of the year and if price is reasonable then I will take it back to the UK with me. Does anyone have any info they can share? Rough estimate would be ... Read More
Philippine visa agency help by deanb1982
Hi, I have the approval to get my wife a family visa, she is from Philippines. I need to find a good visa agency in Manila area. Is anyone able to recommend any?
Hi Mike, your information is not true, its not me who they have to deal with. I do my part in Saudi and my wife has to do her part in Philippines. The Saudi embassy will not allow anyone to enter, it has to be done via an agency. If you get a good ... Read More
Philippine visa agency help
Hi, I have the approval to get my wife a family visa, she is from Philippines. I need to find a good visa agency in Manila area. Is anyone able to recommend any? Read More
UK family moving to Khobar by specialist1
Hi Guys, Moving to Khobar in a couple of months. Any suggestions for compounds with lots of other expat kids. Our children will be going to Dhahran British School.Also what about Al Khobar lakes. Thanks in advance for any advice.
Hi there, I am a Scottish male living in Khobar. For a compound there are so many and really depends on your budget, almost all are in Khobar. Have a look at the this website for an idea about prices: www.rightcompound.com Cost of living in ... Read More