Fazli Sameer
@musicman
Sri lankan expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
Sri lankan
Lives in Jeddah, Makkah
Speaks English
Registration: 05 August 2009
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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 ...
No, you cannot refund the dependent fee already paid to the government. Read More
Piano teacher for my daughter by Amal.H.Z
Hi everyone, We are new here in Jeddah and looking for a piano teacher for my 13 years old daughter. Anybody knows one? Thanks. Amal.
KIndly send your contact details so that the studio can send you the planned training schedule Read More
I want to learn playing music music by Ud by Shiko_2018
Hi I want some one to learn me how to play music by using Ud I am at Jeddah and I need to arrange with professional guy to give me lessons Thanks
Does anyone know of a female Oud player who is willing to play for a women only party in Jeddah? Read More
The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for expats in Saudi Arabia. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What are the ...
Having lived and worked in the middle east since 1979, the jobs that will be still available and lucrative for expats, in my view, are:- 1. Information Technology 2. Education 3. Finance 4. Marketing/Advertising 5. Hospitality 6. Healthcare 7. Blue ... 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 ...
I posted an ad for selling a Point of Sale (POS) App developed by me that is VAT compliant and it was rejected with the reason given as "not compliant with expat.com policy". I would like to know how this ad contravenes the policy of this ... 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 ...
RakhitArif, No, your info is incorrect. From jan 1, 2018, every expat worker has to pay SR 400 per month and every dependent (wife and kids) have to pay SR 100 per month for each to the Government. It is a form of fixed tax. This amount will be ... 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 ...
On top of this expat/dependent tax we also have to pay a 5% VAT on all goods and services starting Jan 1, 2018. This will certainly increase the cost of living to a new level and we have to plan and be prepared to weather the storm with our current ... Read More
Piano teacher for my daughter by Amal.H.Z
Hi everyone, We are new here in Jeddah and looking for a piano teacher for my 13 years old daughter. Anybody knows one? Thanks. Amal.
We are setting up a Music Studio Academy in one of the western compounds in Al Nahdah District in jeddah for teaching theory and practicals of music for all instruments based on western English music genre's. We need professional music tutors to ... Read More
How to bring your car to Saudi Arabia by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Saudi Arabia, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the ...
Makes proper sense to buy your vehicle here rather than import it. Same goes for all other household stuff in my view. Read More
Pets in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Saudi Arabia have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Saudi Arabia? What about pet adoption procedures in ...
We have always had pets in KSA since we first came to live and work here in 1979. Our girls love cats and that was the first option. We had many cats and kittens thereafter. Then came the grand kids and they dived deep into hamsters, tortoises, and ... Read More
Dealing with homesickness in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being an expat in Saudi Arabia can turn out to be a wonderful human, social or professional adventure... with potential moments of nostalgia and homesickness along the way. What are your personal tips to prevent ...
Home sickness was always present when I first arrived here. However, after living in KSA for 3 decades and more I feel more homesick for Saudi Arabia when I travel outside and even to my own home country now. Its a matter of settling down in one ... Read More
Customer care in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Saudi Arabia ...
Customer Service is an activity that requires serious understanding of products/services and the manner in which it has to be delivered effectively. Different cultures have varied attitudes towards such delivery as it can easily be misunderstood to ... Read More
All ads on hiring maids are now banned in Saudi Arabia. by Christine
Dear members, Kindly note that all ads on hiring maids are now banned in Saudi Arabia. Here is an article published in the Saudi Gazette: http://saudigazette.com.sa/saudi-arabia/ads-for-transfer-or-hiring-of-maids-banned/ "Anyone placing ...
These are officially approved service companies with vans with their names splashed across and delivering the service legally. The girls are all properly uniformed and accompanied by a lady supervisor. We had one company down our street in Riyadh ... Read More
All ads on hiring maids are now banned in Saudi Arabia. by Christine
Dear members, Kindly note that all ads on hiring maids are now banned in Saudi Arabia. Here is an article published in the Saudi Gazette: http://saudigazette.com.sa/saudi-arabia/ads-for-transfer-or-hiring-of-maids-banned/ "Anyone placing ...
Many new service companies are now offering maids on an hourly basis (approx SR 35/- per hour) where the maid will not live in but only serve according to the agreed timing/hours. We had one company distribute a flyer offering their services in ... Read More
Piano teacher for my daughter by Amal.H.Z
Hi everyone, We are new here in Jeddah and looking for a piano teacher for my 13 years old daughter. Anybody knows one? Thanks. Amal.
My wife is a qualified piano teacher and has been giving lessons for over 3 decades. She is 67+. We live in Al Rehab District in Jeddah and she usually visits her students home to teach. You may contact her directly to discuss your daughters needs. Read More