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@suribhai

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Indian expat in Saudi Arabia

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Lives in Riyadh

Registration: 15 April 2011

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suribhai replied to a thread
5 years ago
Naveed Nawaz

Quad bike in red sand by Naveed Nawaz

Hi all: Anyone would like to go for quad biking in red sand on Friday at 10 in the morning? Ladies can join too since we have 4 ladies already signed in totally safe. Meeting TBA. What to bring: Sunscreen Pair of gloves water We have special ...

suribhai

For quad bikes, you need to be good at negotiation and the cost for small one is 35 and big one is 50SAR. https://goo.gl/maps/twCxFHmDU2FGb8UL6 this place have many vendors and the price varies depending on your skin color, so the more white you pay ... Read More

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5 years ago
GuestPoster17

Exit visa by GuestPoster17

After my sponsor gave me exit visa can I still travel within the kingdom thru airplane like for example Dammam to Hail. Wouldn't I have a problem at the airport? What if all I was holding was an exit visa only and my iqama is already ...

suribhai

No problem, you can travel anywhere till the exit visa is valid. You can use your passport for travel through planes and by road no issues. In case if someone ask for Iqama, show them your passport and exit papers if needed. Read More

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5 years ago
Firdous Ahmad Dar

Iqama issuance by Firdous Ahmad Dar

Sir I have come 2nd time saudi Arabia But my iqama is not issued yet from since 4 months When I check on mol website it shows there are more than 1 record to fulfil your issue So sir now how can I check my iqama is issued or not From jawazat.

suribhai

Go to Jawazat and check in there. If possible ask your sponsor do it for you. Read More

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5 years ago
Carono

Meeting people to play music by Carono

Arriving in Riyadh next month and wondering if there will be opportunities to meet other musicians, with aim of getting together to jam or get a few songs together. Much live music in the compounds? Still trying to work out if i should bring ...

suribhai

I guess it need some time to find right people in here. Most of the active posts are related to their problems in here. Welcome to riyadh and you would slowly discover people & things here. Read More

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5 years ago
mannu_bhai

Extension of Multiple Entry Family Visit Visa by mannu_bhai

Hi I had a question regarding the multiple entry visit visa,I brought my mother to KSA on a 1 year multiple visit visa, with a maximum stay duration of 90 days. This means that she will have to leave KSA before 90 days are over and can come back ...

suribhai

Dear Adnan, Transport(Open) means you could enter in saudi from airport, sea port or through border by road. If you wanna go to bahrain and reenter back then for sure you need to consider visa policy based on your nationality. Exit from saudi wont ... Read More

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5 years ago
balu.vummiti

Telugu speaking boys and Girls in Riyadh??? by balu.vummiti

Hi, I am an Engineer, recently came to Riyadh from India. I do not have any idea about KSA and do not have a single friend here in Riyadh. Any Telugu speaking Boys or Girls can contact me Rgds, BB

suribhai

There are many telugu people in Saudi, but it always depends on what kind of people you are looking for. As for 7 years, i experienced here most of our people become conservative and behave like they are from another planet. So be specific on what ... Read More

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5 years ago
mal

Dream came true? by mal

Being an expat, did your dream come true? Or was it an unavoidable life event happened in your life? I've heard comparing new husband with ex husband is not a good thing (even we do that all the time :D ) Do you always (or sometimes) ...

suribhai

First comparison would be cost of living, then goes with food, people, culture, fun etc etc. If you are satisfied you time goes well but if not then its like disappointment in choosing that country. The only thing that could make someone happy in ... Read More

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5 years ago
Iftakhar Ahmad

Money Transfer to India by Iftakhar Ahmad

My exit Visa has been issued. Now I received my end service benefit, how Mony can be transfer to india. Please advice, I have my passport and exit paper.

suribhai

There is no limit if you already got Exit Visa with Final settlement. You just need to have a letter from your company about final settlement, get your bank statement and then submit to the money transfer agency. Before that atleast try to visit ... Read More

suribhai replied to a thread
5 years ago
Julien

New members of the Saudi Arabia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Saudi Arabia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...

suribhai

Hi Mari_JO, I called SAPTCO and they said they dont have any bus from saudi going to amman so i been to Azizhia and found few private bus companies who is charging 400-500 SAR from Riyadh-Amman, However i got Flynas for 800 SAR and my return am ... Read More

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5 years ago
GuestPoster3255

Moving to Riyadh by GuestPoster3255

Hi, I will be moving to Riyadh shortly to start a new job. The company is providing hotel accommodation for a couple of weeks but then I need to find something more permanent. I hear that most ex-pats live on compounds, is this true? I am a ...

suribhai

What ever you have been asking to know, every thing depends on your salary. To say compounds are bit expensive, but accommodation in saudi is much much cheaper than from dubai. The only advantage for being in compound is having privacy and freedom ... Read More

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5 years ago
GuestPoster3255

Best ways to get around Riyadh without a car by GuestPoster3255

Hello All, I'll be moving to Riyadh shortly and was wondering about transportation. I'm a single woman and although I can drive I don't want the hassle in KSA. So what are the alternatives? Uber? Private driver? I'll probably be ...

suribhai

Here public transportation is not like any other city, so i wont recommend to use it. However the only option to go around is Uber, Careem or taxi. Being a non saudi women am not sure weather you could be allowed to drive, just check for more info ... Read More

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5 years ago
Amir8600

2 years multiple exit re-entry visa for family by Amir8600

hello guys i have one questions, i am living in jubail. i brought my family in saudi arabia on 2 years multiple entry visa on 3rd june 2019. after 1 month my family went back to pakistan for some urgent work. now the question is how many month she ...

suribhai

Your question subject and content are not matching. Can you be specific, are you asking about 2 years multiple exit reentry or 2 years multiple entry visa? If you say Exit Reentry then they have iqama? if having Iqama how did they get 2 years exit ... Read More

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5 years ago
khurrambscs

Moving to Riyadh at Salary SAR 9,000/Month by khurrambscs

Dear, I am IT support Engineer with 9 years KSA experience, now moving to new company in Riyadh from Eastern province on Salary 9000 / month (other benefits are medical insurance covered, yearly family tickets provided but no levi associate fees ...

suribhai

Dear, As you have been in saudi arabia for such long time, you should have already known the cost of living here. For daily expenses like groceries every where its the same so you wont feel any different in Riyadh or another city. How ever the only ... Read More

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5 years ago
creator

Where to buy pure and original saffron by creator

Hi, Can anybody tell where I get pure and original saffron? Thanks,

suribhai

You can buy from dheera market or kuwait market. Iran Saffron there is around 5-7 SAR per gram depends on weather you buy loose few grams or packed 30 grams. However spanish saffron is little expensive as you know labour cost, shippment and etc etc. ... Read More

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5 years ago
Sahir Shariff

Help me to go to India by Sahir Shariff

Hi everyone I am Sahir Shariff Shaik from India presently I am in Riyadh Working as an House Driver in India I was cheated by the agent he said that visa belongs to company owner who owns company you have to drop his kids to school and pick them up ...

suribhai

Before when Sushma Swaraj was there embassy were not like this. So better tweet your issues to External Affairs Minister, Your state Minister and Indian Embassy Riyadh together. Lets see how people would react and maybe someone will get you help. Read More