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Lives in Riyadh

Registration: 07 July 2011

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jyurong replied to a thread
12 years ago
Primo_Bella

Any Doggie Playgroups? Walk in DQ? by Primo_Bella

Hi all, I have two small dogs here in Riyadh with me and they are getting so bored of just playing in the yard at home. Has anyone walked their dog in the Diplomatic Quater? Either on housing streets, or on the walking track? Anyone knows if there ...

jyurong

Hello! I'm in the process of bringing my basset hound over - she's about 8months old and I can't want to get her here. I live in the DQ and see a dog being walked every now and then, but usually not more than one at a time. When I get her here it ... Read More

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12 years ago

Returning a car lease

I was wondering if anyone has had any experience in returning a car that they got on lease either from NCB bank or directly from a dealer. I am planning on getting lease and being here for the duration, but if something was to to happen and I left, ... Read More

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12 years ago

Nikon d7000

Does anyone know where to find decent camera's and lenses in Riyadh? Is Extra or Jarir my best bet, or are there camera specialty stores that can be found? Read More

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12 years ago
Invisible Style

Strange Situation!! Urgent Advice Needed by Invisible Style

Hi all, Yesterday I came across a strange situation, My Passport and other documents were few days back submitted in Saudi Embassy at Pakistan for work visa stamping but my passport file returned by them without visa and without ...

jyurong

Alliecat you got lucky. When they sent mine back for not having a stamp I had to send off to the Virginia department of health to have a notarized letter saying he was a physician, a have the state department of e state attach a great seal to it, ... Read More

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12 years ago
jyurong

Urgent help calling Saudi airlines from US by jyurong

Hello everyone I am in the US on a trip and can't get ahold of Saudi airlines here. The Washington office is closed on the weekend and I am trying to call the Saudi office at 920022222. I've tried calling +966 2 920022222 but no dice. Can anyone ...

jyurong

Thanks everyone - I called the London office and got it fixed Read More

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12 years ago
jyurong

Urgent help calling Saudi airlines from US by jyurong

Hello everyone I am in the US on a trip and can't get ahold of Saudi airlines here. The Washington office is closed on the weekend and I am trying to call the Saudi office at 920022222. I've tried calling +966 2 920022222 but no dice. Can anyone ...

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Didn't work - but thanks. Read More

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12 years ago

Urgent help calling Saudi airlines from US

Hello everyone I am in the US on a trip and can't get ahold of Saudi airlines here. The Washington office is closed on the weekend and I am trying to call the Saudi office at 920022222. I've tried calling +966 2 920022222 but no dice. Can anyone ... Read More

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12 years ago
saharadesert

Can they keep your passport but issue an iqama ? Is this legal ? by saharadesert

My sponsor says it is the law in Saudi that they keep my passport but they will issue me an Iqama. They also said that whenever I need to travel I can just ask for my passport and pay the $60 travel visa.... Is holding ones passport legal in the ...

jyurong

Guys, The recent news which you are talking about here is confusing. The current law in effect says that the employee has the right to keep his passport along. I have read the Minister of Labour detailing about it. Your employer insisting on ... Read More

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12 years ago
saharadesert

Can they keep your passport but issue an iqama ? Is this legal ? by saharadesert

My sponsor says it is the law in Saudi that they keep my passport but they will issue me an Iqama. They also said that whenever I need to travel I can just ask for my passport and pay the $60 travel visa.... Is holding ones passport legal in the ...

jyurong

Hello everyone, I've read the newspaper articles and the hearsay - but does anyone have a reference to the actual saudi law that says we can retain our passports? Read More

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12 years ago

US Taxes Question

Quick question about taxes for a US citizen in Saudi. I am aware of most of the caveats, but I had a particular question about the 330 day rule for tax exemption. If I am traveling back to the US on business only, does this count against my time? I ... Read More

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12 years ago

Haggling for a new car

Is there any sort of "Haggling" that goes on here for new cars from a dealer showroom? I am wanting to get a 2012 Jeep Wrangler and when I went down to the showroom I was told it would 106000 SAR. I have been offered a lease from my bank, financing ... Read More

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12 years ago
Talanathas

Is there a job market for me? by Talanathas

I am about to graduate university in Canada with my BBA -I have already earned a diploma in Tourism Management (specializing in HR,F/B and Eco), and will have earned a TEFL certificate to teach English over the summer- As of this Fall I will be able ...

jyurong

The college system I am with is looking to hire native speaking English teachers... Send me a PM and I can tell you where to send your CV. Read More

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12 years ago
husseink

diving ?? by husseink

done

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Just made a post a couple of hoyrs ago about it... Look a few threads down. Read More

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12 years ago
jyurong

Jeep Dealership in Riyadh? by jyurong

Can someone help me out with a jeep dealership in Riyadh? I have gone to the jeep website, and "UMC MOTORS" which is supposed to be the dealer in Riyadh, but the map is of such a low resolution, I can't get it figured out. If there is more than one, ...

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Thanks! I was able to google the BMW dealership which finally led me to dabob rd. Hopefully I can find my new jeep wrangler there tomorrow! Read More

jyurong created a thread
12 years ago

Jeep Dealership in Riyadh?

Can someone help me out with a jeep dealership in Riyadh? I have gone to the jeep website, and "UMC MOTORS" which is supposed to be the dealer in Riyadh, but the map is of such a low resolution, I can't get it figured out. If there is more than one, ... Read More