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Ahmed

@25january

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Egyptian expat in Saudi Arabia

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Egyptian

Lives in Riyadh, Ar Riyad

Speaks English, Arabic

Registration: 20 June 2012

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Ahmed
25january replied to a thread
4 years ago
jibuonly4u

Is New born Baby get iqama under Wife's Sponsership by jibuonly4u

Hello, we are in confusion about our child iqama process.. Me came to KSA by Visiting Visa and not having Iqama.. and my wife working in MOH as Nurse had Iqama. we had a baby last month here in KSA.. and we got everything for baby from birth ...

Ahmed

That’s totally right, Saudi Arabia not allowing mother sponsorship to new born baby “was born inside Saudi Arabia” the father of the baby must follow all the procedures to issue his or her certificate of birth followed by Iqama ... Read More

Ahmed
25january replied to a thread
4 years ago
GUL NAWA

Delayed Salaries & Labour Court Complaint Procedure by GUL NAWA

Dear All, If anyone has any experience currently in 2020 for Labour court complaint in case of long delayed salaries issue by employer company,Please share the procedure & experience JazakAllah

Ahmed

Hello It has a standard procedures 1- file a case in the nearest Labor office to your employer office. 2- start searching for a new job, and you can transfer your sponsorship under specific conditions 3- expect that the process could take some ... Read More

Ahmed
25january replied to a thread
4 years ago
jepoy79s

Can't renew my iqama or Resident Permit by jepoy79s

hi guys, is there anyone here who experienced the iqama expired but it can't be renew in online by HR department, the following reasons they said. * way back 2014 i send my son to our country with exit re entry visa but he didn't return to ...

Ahmed

Hello As far as I can understand from your explanation I can say that the problem is you need to pay dependant tax for your wife “even if your new baby still have no Iqama” If your wife hold Iqama then you should pay annual taxes for ... Read More

Ahmed
25january replied to a thread
4 years ago
Pezzer

Delayed Salaries by Pezzer

Good morning all. I am currently 9 months delay on salaries, I do appreciate the current world situations, however the company I am employed by seem to be making zero efforts to bring this situation up to date. This is the same situation for all ...

Ahmed

Hello Following steps would give you a proper solution 1- file a case in nearest labor office 2- try to find another job 3- you can immediately transfer your sponsorship to the new employer (by law) no need for the current employer to accept. ... Read More

Ahmed
25january replied to a thread
4 years ago
Naz_

Compounds in Riyadh, close to DQ by Naz_

Hi guys, My wife and I are moving to Riyadh in a few weeks. I will be working in the Diplomatic Quarter so I'm looking for a compound not too far away. I’ve noticed all the nice compounds are usually on the opposite side of the city ...

Ahmed

Hello I am living in a compound very near to DQ in al Khuzama district, it’s not new compound but really well-maintained Inbox me if you would like to have a visit. Read More

Ahmed
25january replied to a thread
4 years ago
Aseel_

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 ...

Ahmed

Okay So let me update your information, now in Saudi Arabia the living experience is as normal as any other country for sure with some restrictions like any other Muslim country in the region. All is good now dude 😃 Regards Read More

Ahmed
25january replied to a thread
4 years ago
Aseel_

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 ...

Ahmed

What would make it not fine with Saudi authorities ? 😁 Read More

Ahmed
25january replied to a thread
4 years ago
SLM8

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 ...

Ahmed

What I said is a living experience and has no relation to safety, Saudi Arabia very safe country but definitely there are culture differences the expat should expect and need to be ready for and that was my advise all about. Read More

Ahmed
25january replied to a thread
4 years ago
SLM8

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 ...

Ahmed

Hello, Welcome to Saudi Arabia. From my previous experience I would say that living in a compound for a female western expat is much better than an appartement for the following reasons 1- Gated compound gives more secured spaces to live as you ... Read More

Ahmed
25january replied to a thread
4 years ago
sajnaenglish

residence near ksu, riyadh by sajnaenglish

got an offer from king Saud university. please can anyone let me know about good residential areas near king Saud university?

Ahmed

Hello There is a Westeen compound 5 minutes driving distance from KSU It called Afyaa Al Waha very nice place Read More

Ahmed
25january replied to a thread
5 years ago
Julien

Happy New Year 2020: 15 years with you! by Julien

Hi everyone, The Expat.com team wishes you a Happy New Year 2020! https://www.expat.com/images/misc/new-year-2020/new-year-en.jpg In 2020, Expat.com will turn 15. Fifteen years of life abroad, sharing experiences, adventures... and above all 15 ...

Ahmed

Hi everyone 2019 for me was a painful year in my life, I lost most of what I achieved in my life this year and returned again to the level ZERO "literally zero" but I did not lose myself and my faith. 2020 is the year of success and ... Read More

Ahmed
25january replied to a thread
5 years ago
cathcath22

my saudi council renewal is rejected by cathcath22

hello sir/mam can u help me, i apply for saudi council renewal and the saudi council returned my application because it is said there that there is no attachment as a return reason so i uploaded and resubmit again and then after a few days they ...

Ahmed

Hi I did not meant to say that, I just describe what happened to me and what was the solution that I used to solve the problem. Regards, Read More

Ahmed
25january replied to a thread
5 years ago
Syed8496

Marriage in jeddah by Syed8496

Hello My name is Ibrahim Indian working jeddah.i have girl friend in indonesia.i would like to marry to her.My question is If I bring here tourist visa can marriage legally or what are procedure do marriage here in saudi arabia.please share your ...

Ahmed

Hi from a legal perspective, if you want to marry her inside Saudi Arabia, your girlfriend should have a valid Iqama in order to stay with you, if not, even if you marry her inside Saudi Arabia, you need to apply for a family visa and go through ... Read More

Ahmed
25january replied to a thread
5 years ago
cathcath22

my saudi council renewal is rejected by cathcath22

hello sir/mam can u help me, i apply for saudi council renewal and the saudi council returned my application because it is said there that there is no attachment as a return reason so i uploaded and resubmit again and then after a few days they ...

Ahmed

Hi I faced the same scenario five years ago, and I solved by changing my profession to a new one that not required a license within the industry that I belong to. In many cases, the bachelor degree from different countries are not recognized here ... Read More

Ahmed
25january replied to a thread
5 years ago
Fatima 1914

Urgent- eye surgery by Fatima 1914

Hi does anyone know the cost of iol (implantable lens) surgery at tabbara eye clinic Thank you

Ahmed

Hi. It depends whether you are going to use the services through your medical insurance service provider or not, anyway try to visit their web-site https://tabbaraoptical.com/contact-us/ Regards, Read More