trevor Cox
@trevorcox
English expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum
73 posts
About me
English
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks english , suffolk.
Registration: 23 May 2012
Activity
New members of the Nigeria forum, introduce yourself here 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Nigeria forum? Dont 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 ...
Good Morning I am a Brit who has just been offered a positIon with Nestoil in Port Harcourt. just looking to see what living around Pt Harcourt is like -- entertainment, sport, Live music, etc. Do most folks work a 5 or 6 day week. Regards ... Read More
Squash Court by inampak
Hi, Where is it possible to play Squash in Riyadh? I mean some sports complex with open membership! I can only find crazy football all around ;)
hi There Yes i play if possible a couple of times a week if possible Just send me a message --0548861153 and I will get back to you Trev Read More
International driving license by Hsni
Can someone guide me about how to get an international driving license. I am an expat living in riyadh and do hold Saudi driving license and UAE driving license. I need it urgently. Please suggest. Thanks
good afternoon You can only obtain an international Driving Licence in the country of your origin. Ie i have to get my licence from UK. Regards Read More
Need your opinions please ?! by airakaz74
I am a student holds as a degree in economics and management, aged 24 years. Recently I received an offer as far as shopping in Riyadh, with a base salary of 3000 SAR + commission for a 2 years + accommodation and transportation (remains the ...
Good morning On that salary level stay at home !!!! That is not a sustainable salary to live on in Riyadh. But thats just my opinion --Unless you have missed of a 0 on your salary !!!! Regards Trev Read More
Allocated to Saudi by moeabdelaziz
Hi All, I've been appointed for a post in Saudi on 15 days bases in Saudi, I've never been there and I've been hearing from my colleagues about being a single man in Saudi. So please I would like to know what are the laws there and What isn't ...
Good Morning Having fun and Riyadh do not appear in the same sentence !!!!! Regards Trev Read More
Relocating to Riyadh.. by iss4m
Hello expats! I have this job offer in Riyadh, I am just a step away from getting it! My main worry is : Do the company that hires you really take your passport? What kind of procedures to follow if you want to go back home for 'personal' or urgent ...
Good morning It really depends on the company that you are working for and the position that you hold. generally all labourers, operaters, tradesmen etc will have their p p held by the company. If you are in management then generally you will ... Read More
How long does it take to get an exit visa? by shin-shin
Hi all - I'm an English teacher who recently resigned within my 90 day probationary period, and I'm currently waiting for my exit visa. I have been informed that the company I worked for will often wait a month before submitting the paperwork as a ...
Good Evening If a comapny wants to it can get a final exit visa for you in 1 day !!! However as you have mentioned they will delay as a 'punishment' Good Luck Trev Read More
Job offer by Wilson
Hi I received a job offer from Saudi Arabia GE and the package is really good. But the problem is they told me come here on business visa due to saudization and after 3 months they will transfer me under employment visa. I already received my ...
Good Evening As per my experience it is not possible to transfer from Business to Iqama without returning back to your country of origin --ie your passport. Regards Trev Read More
will die from boredom by meshal-tx
hi i'm new to this website but i'm glad found it. i just came back to Riyadh after spending the best four years of my life in The US. and now i'm here and i don't have any social activity at all. and i'd like you to help me or guide to where i can ...
Good Evening Join Internations Regards Trev Read More
is there any problem if my job title in iqama is different ? by asifbhura
Hello Everyone, Regarding immigration to AUS, I had applied on skilled Migration (Sub Class 190) with the state sponsorship. By the grace of god, I got cleared everything from ACS assessment to state sponsorship and EOI. Now, I have to apply for ...
in short --yes it could be a problem if your Iqama is different to the position you have applied for Regards Trev ( Uk Bedouin ) Read More
Nightlife in Riyadh ? by Sam_R
It's been a while since i moved to Riyadh, and unfortunately it's totally a different lifestyle from the place where i came. There's no social activities that can be made, except for cafes and restaurants. Is there any way to get linked to social ...
Good evening I would suggest that yu join internations in Riyadh. It is quite an active branch with several different activities. I run the 4 x 4 section and we try and go out to the desert at least 2 times a month. Last trip was to the Edge of ... Read More
Dental Care in Riyadh by Alliecat
Okay.. been here since summer and it's time for a cleaning and checkup. My hospitalization doesn't cover dental so it's up to mebut it rather scares me here. Where do all of you go .. who do you recommend? ONLY Riyadh, please.
How can I score another dental clinic when I have only been to one that i have found good!! It is as usual down to personnel experience wether it be a dentist, hotel, or car hire Whats good for the goose is not always good for the gander !!! I ... Read More
Anyone know of a decent Expat squash/badminton club? by Rob80
Hi, I am trying to find a decent club to join with a friendly atmosphere and preferably mixed.
Good evening I play at the Intercon Palms club and there is definitely no queue there !!! Generally play 3 times a week Regards Trevor Read More
Anyone know of a decent Expat squash/badminton club? by Rob80
Hi, I am trying to find a decent club to join with a friendly atmosphere and preferably mixed.
I play 3 times a week at the Intercon --Playing tomorrow evening at 6 if you are around Trev Read More
Cost of living and salary in Jubail by IMUHAMMAD
Hi All, i have been offered to work in SABIC by contracting company. I am Mechanical Engineer with 12 years of experiance. Currently working in canada. I have been offered 20000 Saudi Riyal per month in salary, 5000 per month housing allowance and ...
Not sure what you are replying to with that comment !!!! Read More