@Dawief2604
South African expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
South African
Lives in Dammam, Eastern Province
Speaks Afrikaans and English... starting to learn Arabic
Registration: 24 November 2018
Activity
Courier from DAMMAM to JHB
Hi guys... I need to send a few boxes to South Africa from Dammam.. probably around 4 boxes, approximately 100kg... advice or recommendations will be appreciated Read More
New to Saudi Arabia by Nazihaht
Hi There I am a south african from cape town that will be relocating in September to Khobar with my 2 kids. I am a fuel trader by profession and my last role was heading the Marine commercial portfolio for vivo energy. I am looking to integrate ...
Great pleasure... yeah, most compounds are fine.. just have to pay attention to the community in the compound... are you going to find a compound once you arrive? Where will you stay in the time you are looking for a compound? Keep in mind most ... Read More
New to Saudi Arabia by Nazihaht
Hi There I am a south african from cape town that will be relocating in September to Khobar with my 2 kids. I am a fuel trader by profession and my last role was heading the Marine commercial portfolio for vivo energy. I am looking to integrate ...
Hi... ja, the toughest part is to leave South Africa... just remember why you are leaving, and focus on settling ASAP... you are obviously not going to work, right? Choose your compound carefully... most compounds are very nice, but be aware of who ... Read More
New to Saudi Arabia by Nazihaht
Hi There I am a south african from cape town that will be relocating in September to Khobar with my 2 kids. I am a fuel trader by profession and my last role was heading the Marine commercial portfolio for vivo energy. I am looking to integrate ...
Hi... it is a bit early to say, they've been here just over a week, and it is not a good to arrive here... Steaming hot summer and over Eid holidays... but I am sure they will adapt just fine. Schools are only starting in September, so most ... Read More
New to Saudi Arabia by Nazihaht
Hi There I am a south african from cape town that will be relocating in September to Khobar with my 2 kids. I am a fuel trader by profession and my last role was heading the Marine commercial portfolio for vivo energy. I am looking to integrate ...
Hi Nazihah Did you get more info on your questions? In regard to accommodation... will you be getting a housing allowance, or will you the company be providing housing? With Schooling it will be best to find schools once here, the few we enquired ... Read More
Cargo Customs Dammam by Dawief2604
Hi guys My wife is sending some boxes (household items, nothing for resale) from South Africa to Dammam. I opted to collect it myself as the cost to get an agent to do it is ridiculous. Can someone please guide me with the process and cost to ...
Hi... we used a South African courier company that sent it by air. Delivered within 2 days. We had all prepacked in big plastic crates, they collected it from our house in South Africa I think the location was determined by the courier company. One ... Read More
Cargo Customs Dammam by Dawief2604
Hi guys My wife is sending some boxes (household items, nothing for resale) from South Africa to Dammam. I opted to collect it myself as the cost to get an agent to do it is ridiculous. Can someone please guide me with the process and cost to ...
Hi... sorry, i thought i did reply, obviously didnt go through. Yes, the "Tracking document" the courier company gives you is the Waybill. The waybill have the sender's (your wife)details, and the receiver's (your) details. We had ... Read More
Cargo Customs Dammam by Dawief2604
Hi guys My wife is sending some boxes (household items, nothing for resale) from South Africa to Dammam. I opted to collect it myself as the cost to get an agent to do it is ridiculous. Can someone please guide me with the process and cost to ...
Hi... yes, very quick and easy. Only Iqama and waybill needed. Only paid for storage, no customs. Read More
Bringing Stepchild / Step-Child to Saudi Arabia by LightVader
I wanted to share my experience of bringing my stepdaughter to Saudi Arabia. I had kids on my iqama in Saudi Arabia. I got divorced, my ex-wife did not return but my kids continued to retain their iqamas. I got remarried and my new wife has a ...
Thanks for the info... Will the same process be followed for a single parent wanting to bring his daughters? I have a friend that is divorced, he wants to bring his 2 daughters to Saudi, but were told single parents are not allowed to bring their ... Read More
Cargo Customs Dammam
Hi guys My wife is sending some boxes (household items, nothing for resale) from South Africa to Dammam. I opted to collect it myself as the cost to get an agent to do it is ridiculous. Can someone please guide me with the process and cost to ... Read More
Accommodation for 1 week by Janlouisechane
Hi Guys, my name is Jan , and i am from Witbank Mpumalanga, i have been working in Saudi (in the oil industry for the past4 years, i need to stay over one week extra in Khobar, Damam or Dharan, if i have to stay with somebody i will pay rent as ...
Try Al Seef hotel... gave me a good rate... https://maps.app.goo.gl/dCCExoc4o323qtco6 Read More
Calling all UNISA Students studying PGCE by Merseyside
Hi , I am currently doing my PGCE through UNISA and would like to get an additional exam centre set up in Dammam. In order to do this I would need to collect data on the number of students enrolled in the PGCE, for UNISA. Please inbox me if ...
Any feedback on this post? UNISA examination centre in the East? Read More
Living expenses with 8000SAR Salary by Narayana uppuluri
Hi, I got an offer for 8000SAR per month 5600 Basic 1400 Accomodation 1000 Travel Am travelling alone how much will I be able to save if I move to Riyadh with this salary Pls suggest.
It all depends on what you are looking for and where you work... you can possibly get a furnished apartment walking distance from work for 1500 a month, with very little travel expenses... if you cook yourself you will save alot... eating out or ... Read More
Used cars by Dawief2604
Hi all... I urgently need to buy a used car, on finance, I dont have cash... Ive been to 2 used car showrooms and they only want cash... strangely the new car showrooms dont have used (trade in cars)... I can look in Dammam or Khobar area... advise ...
HAHAHAHAHAHA... i also want to stay as far as possible from leasing... Read More
Used cars by Dawief2604
Hi all... I urgently need to buy a used car, on finance, I dont have cash... Ive been to 2 used car showrooms and they only want cash... strangely the new car showrooms dont have used (trade in cars)... I can look in Dammam or Khobar area... advise ...
Thank you for your reply Tansari.. Can you maybe suggest a dealer? Ive been to a Nissan, Hyundai and Toyota dealer and they told me they only do new cars... Ive been in the area aroubd Darrien mall... Read More