@ChrisFebster
Scottish expat in Saudi Arabia
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13 posts
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About me
Scottish
Speaks English, Spanish (a bit), Arabic (a bit)
Registration: 28 February 2020
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Experiences of single females living off compound. by SLM8
Hi, I will be interviewing for a teaching position at a Language Centre located in Riyadh. The package seems quite good but my concern is the accommodation - at first they led me to believe it would be on a compound but after questioning this they ...
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Experiences of single females living off compound. by SLM8
Hi, I will be interviewing for a teaching position at a Language Centre located in Riyadh. The package seems quite good but my concern is the accommodation - at first they led me to believe it would be on a compound but after questioning this they ...
Hello, Hope this message isn’t too late. If they try to tell you that everything is cheaper in Riyadh compared to other countries like UAE, it’s not. So negotiate as if you were looking for a job in UAE. If not more. Social liberty is ... Read More
A Saudi girl looking to make American friends in Riyadh by Aseel_
Hi, I'm 27 years old and i was born in America but unfortunately never got to meet many Americans where I live now and I would really like to make friends and communicate with the communities here :). I'd say I'm pretty easygoing and ...
Hello, Just arrived in Riyadh. Trying to make new friends. Any idea of the best hangout places in Riyadh? Read More
Employment contract in Riyadh by ChrisFebster
Hello All, I have got an offer from a company in Riyadh. Offer seems fine. They have provided me with a draft copy of Employment contract with pay details and start date left blank. I asked for the final contract for signing. But, they say I will ...
I have emailed them already. Thank you so much for your help Read More
Employment contract in Riyadh by ChrisFebster
Hello All, I have got an offer from a company in Riyadh. Offer seems fine. They have provided me with a draft copy of Employment contract with pay details and start date left blank. I asked for the final contract for signing. But, they say I will ...
Thanks a lot redtrumpet. They almost fooled me Read More
Employment contract in Riyadh by ChrisFebster
Hello All, I have got an offer from a company in Riyadh. Offer seems fine. They have provided me with a draft copy of Employment contract with pay details and start date left blank. I asked for the final contract for signing. But, they say I will ...
Thanks a lot red trumpet. I was told by them that it’s not common since my visa number has to go on it Read More
Employment contract in Riyadh
Hello All, I have got an offer from a company in Riyadh. Offer seems fine. They have provided me with a draft copy of Employment contract with pay details and start date left blank. I asked for the final contract for signing. But, they say I will ... Read More
Job offer- General perks
Hello All, I’m from UK. I’ve been offered a job in Riyad in a private multinational company in a management position. Salary offered is all inclusive. Just wanted to know what you can expect as a norm in Saudi job offers. Do the ... Read More
Car Rentals in Saudi by ChrisFebster
I'm moving to Saudi in April. The car rental prices seem to be more than double that of UAE. Am I looking at the wrong places. The rental charges does not make any economic sense. Any help in the right direction is very much appreciated
Sounds reasonable. Thank you Read More
Car Rentals in Saudi by ChrisFebster
I'm moving to Saudi in April. The car rental prices seem to be more than double that of UAE. Am I looking at the wrong places. The rental charges does not make any economic sense. Any help in the right direction is very much appreciated
Thanks for the info. Sounds like a good option to lease a car. Would you mind if I asked which car did you get for that lease plan? Read More
Car Rentals in Saudi by ChrisFebster
I'm moving to Saudi in April. The car rental prices seem to be more than double that of UAE. Am I looking at the wrong places. The rental charges does not make any economic sense. Any help in the right direction is very much appreciated
I will be spending on working days. In UAE, I had a Jeep Grand Cherokee as rental for AED 4200 / month. I doubt I would even get a mid size SUV in Riyad for that rate from what I see. I'm planning to see a few historic places while in Saudi. ... Read More
Car Rentals in Saudi by ChrisFebster
I'm moving to Saudi in April. The car rental prices seem to be more than double that of UAE. Am I looking at the wrong places. The rental charges does not make any economic sense. Any help in the right direction is very much appreciated
Thank you Ehtesham. Even cheaper fuel will not offset the exorbitant charge of rental. Looks like the solution is either to buy one or get the Uber as and when needed. From what I hear there ain’t much to do outside the compound anyway Read More
Car Rentals in Saudi
I'm moving to Saudi in April. The car rental prices seem to be more than double that of UAE. Am I looking at the wrong places. The rental charges does not make any economic sense. Any help in the right direction is very much appreciated Read More