@JJ K80
Dutch looking for information about Saudi Arabia
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New job in Saudi, loan in Dubai by GuestPoster1122
Hi experts, I recently had a loan from the bank I Dubai before my contract was terminated. I'm back home but I'm scared my loan is now overdue 9 months since I'm un employed. I'm trying to come saudi to find work, do you think authority in Saudi ...
I've never heard of any such cases and unless we're talking many millions there's a pretty good chance no international search warrant will be issued. But be sure to pay off your loan once you have the opportunity to do so because these kinds of ... Read More
Rules in Portugal regarding dogs by JJ K80
I really need advice. Earlier this week I walked the dog on the pavement of a busy street and on the left of the pavement a car was about to exit the gate. Once I passed the car with my dog, I noticed two big dogs were trying to get past the car and ...
Thanks for all the responses. I have responded to the lady that it is not about the money. In fact, I have told her that she can keep the money, because sometimes an apology or good manners is worth more than forty euros. From the very first moment, ... Read More
Rules in Portugal regarding dogs
I really need advice. Earlier this week I walked the dog on the pavement of a busy street and on the left of the pavement a car was about to exit the gate. Once I passed the car with my dog, I noticed two big dogs were trying to get past the car and ... Read More
dodge service cost in Riyadh Saudi by KingKBC
hi, I am planning to but Dodge Charger 2014 in a good condition 150000km. what is the general service cost of the car? for general maintenance like oil change etc...thanks
If cost is your concern, don't buy such a car with high mileage. Imagine a problem with the transmission, which usually lasts 150,000km. It will cost you up to SAR 10,000. Read More
New members of the Saudi Arabia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 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 on ...
@mariolc_95 Mario, welcome. My #1 question because you are from Spain: do you play padel? I'll be arriving end of December (from Portugal but I am Dutch). I am looking to grow my network when I arrive by organizing some games. I'll be based in ... Read More
Decent IB schools in EP/Bahrain
Assuming I pass all the background checks and visa process, I'll be moving to Dhahran Camp in Jan/Feb and ideally I would be joined by wife and kids (15/f and 12/m) in summer months. We are a Dutch/Indonesian family and our children have been in ... Read More
What are the right authorities to report the case to ? by kerenifaith
Peace be upon you all .I have been working here in Saudi Arabia as a maid for two years and 10 months . First two years I worked in a different household.After I finished my contract and was set to go back home my former employer offered to ...
@kerenifaith While I can't be of much help, I wish you a lot of strength. We had a nanny in the UAE who had very unpleasant experiences working in the Kingdom. Usually consular help should be available (your country's embassy). That would be my ... Read More
Evolution of banking services in Portugal by Cheryl
Hello everyone, With rapid technological advancements, banking services are digitizing at lightning speed. Expats are thus propelled into a new era of options and payment methods, disrupting the traditional banking services of local ...
Portugal still embraces cash. There's something beautiful about that. Progress and digitization might be convenient, but it doesn't always help lower and middle class people and specifically small businesses.In countries where populations have ... Read More
EU citizen - NIF and Residency by HI4512
Hi,Me, my partner and 2 young children are Irish citizens.We are looking to move to Portugal on October 15th 2023.We just had a few questions:Should we apply for NIF before arriving in Portugal - using one of teh online services / repersentives ...
@aidan545 Lots of Irish people (and pubs) here in Cascais btw. Some of them started off at the Algarve but couldn't really build up a good social circle so they ended up heading north. On the topic of NIF requests, while it is true that it can be ... Read More
Sara Village Compound (BAE) Al Khobar by feverpitch
To all,I am thinking of moving back to KSA, and I was hoping to try and get a villa at Sara Village Compound. However, finding their contact details is proving extremely difficult. Does anyone have the webpage, Whatsapp or social media details for ...
Your best shot might be to try to contact someone who works for BAE (either via general phone no or via LInkedIn). Indeed it's hard to find contact details online. Read More
NHR and Income in UAE by port22
Hi,Would anyone be able to help with how the tax treatment will be for my income in Dubai, UAE under the NHR scheme in Portugal? Will that be considered as income outside Portugal and therefore will not be taxed here?Any help will be appreciated. If ...
So it's easier to give up your NHR status then. I am in a similar situation with a position offered in Saudi Arabia while wife and kids stay in PT. If I give up my NHR status, would I be able to re-apply for NHR in the future? I've only lived in ... Read More
Padel Tennis Alkhobar by assh
Hello Dears,I recently moved to alkhobar and although I can find plenty Padel courts everywhere, i still cant find a group, app or whatever means to get to with mates.If anyone is playing padel on a regular basisPlease count me in
Interested in this as well. Moving towards end of the year and I play regularly in Portugal. If there is no padel group, I'll set one up. I have an app that is free and can be used to organize tournaments and rankings. I hope there are good courts ... Read More
New members of the Bahrain forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bahrain 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 on your ...
@Maria Ab Good luck. The great ones in life are the ones who keep going despite doubts and setbacks! Read More
Need recommendations on fun social activities in Riyadh by Akash Shinde
Hi folks!I've moved to Riyadh and it's been a couple of months since I joined a strategy role here . I'd like to expand my social circle and explore the place as I do have spare time on weekends. Looking for people who'd like to play badminton, go ...
How are the courts there? Is it possible to organize tournaments on multiple courts (3+)? My wife and I are regular players here in Portugal and we have expat (mostly) groups of 400+ people with weekly tournaments. We are considering a move to ... Read More
Requirements to get CPR status in Bahrain by Sean Arbuckle
Hi I’m Sean,relocated from UK to GCC back in April. I work in Saudi and recently started renting in Bahrain ( been here about a month now) so I get to do the commute across the causeway everyday. It’s actually very beutiful drive in the ...
@Sean Arbuckle Hi Sean, how's life been in Bahrain? I'm doing second round interviews for a position in Dhahran as we speak and am trying to figure out whether it makes sense to just keep the wife & kids in Bahrain like some of my friends do. ... Read More