@MancDoc
English expat in Saudi Arabia
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Registration: 04 December 2012
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How long is a multiple exit re-entry visa valid for? by MancDoc
The answer seems obvious but I need to be sure. I always thought that it was valid for 6 months i.e., I could travel in and out of KSA within 6 months of getting the visa. I have just checked my details on the ministry web site and it tells me ...
You can check the details and validity of your exit re-entry visa on the Saudi Ministry of Interior website. I have found out that the visa starts to run from the date you first travel out of the Kingdom. Mine was valid for 175 days from my first ... Read More
How long is a multiple exit re-entry visa valid for? by MancDoc
The answer seems obvious but I need to be sure. I always thought that it was valid for 6 months i.e., I could travel in and out of KSA within 6 months of getting the visa. I have just checked my details on the ministry web site and it tells me ...
Thanks for your reply. I first travelled outside KSA on 10/01/2014. The Muqeen website now has my visa validity as 204 days from 1st exit date. It also has a "return before" date of 04/07/2014 which is 204 days from the date of issue in December ... Read More
How long is a multiple exit re-entry visa valid for?
The answer seems obvious but I need to be sure. I always thought that it was valid for 6 months i.e., I could travel in and out of KSA within 6 months of getting the visa. I have just checked my details on the ministry web site and it tells me ... Read More
Accommodation at Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Riyadh. by MancDoc
I am thinking of coming to work with Habib Medical Group in Riyadh. I will be offered family accommodation by the hospital. Is this in a "Western style" compound? I understand quite a few of the hospital staff use this forum. Any first hand ...
Themoe, Sorry, you have lost me there. Perhaps you are referring to a comment that has been edited or deleted. Read More
Accommodation at Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Riyadh. by MancDoc
I am thinking of coming to work with Habib Medical Group in Riyadh. I will be offered family accommodation by the hospital. Is this in a "Western style" compound? I understand quite a few of the hospital staff use this forum. Any first hand ...
What do you mean? What are the details in their statement? Sounds disturbingWhat sounds disturbing? MancDoc Read More
FOURTH BOWLING GET TOGETHER by hmh287
DEAR ALL, I would like to invite all the members of Expat-blog.com / Riyadh to attend the Fourth Bowling Get Together, DATE, TIME & VENUE Kindly send me a message to know the date, time and venue. COST SR.100/- 3 Games (8 person per lane ...
I will attend. May bring a friend as well. Read More
National Museum opening hours by MancDoc
I got the following info from a website: "The museum is closed all day Saturday and also on Friday mornings. Families can visit on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings (4.30pm to 9pm) whilst men can visit between 9am and 12 noon ...
Avoid going to Museum on national holidays.I went to the museum over the holiday period and there was no problem. Why avoid national holidays? Read More
Unsolicited act of kindness by MancDoc
Fellow EBers, I posted a message a few days a back asking for the opening hours for the national museum in Riyadh. Whilst I got no answers on the forum, I received a PM offering to meet me at the museum and take me round. We arranged this and I ...
that's really nice of him. I am glad you got a good fist impression of Saudi and it's people. I have never been to the museum but I heard some days for bachelors and others for females and families when can I as a single male go?I think most ... Read More
Unsolicited act of kindness by MancDoc
Fellow EBers, I posted a message a few days a back asking for the opening hours for the national museum in Riyadh. Whilst I got no answers on the forum, I received a PM offering to meet me at the museum and take me round. We arranged this and I ...
Fantastic! I will hope to tap in to your new found knowledge when I get round to doing the visit.I am more than happy to help. My level of Arabic and knowledge of local norms will be woefully lacking though. Mafi Mushkila. Read More
Unsolicited act of kindness by MancDoc
Fellow EBers, I posted a message a few days a back asking for the opening hours for the national museum in Riyadh. Whilst I got no answers on the forum, I received a PM offering to meet me at the museum and take me round. We arranged this and I ...
It would never have happened for a single western woman (ie. a national woman writing to a stranger and meeting up with her to act as a guide) due to the culture here. And, btw, I love the National Museum. Been there three times!Not sure about ... Read More
Unsolicited act of kindness
Fellow EBers, I posted a message a few days a back asking for the opening hours for the national museum in Riyadh. Whilst I got no answers on the forum, I received a PM offering to meet me at the museum and take me round. We arranged this and I ... Read More
National Museum opening hours
I got the following info from a website: "The museum is closed all day Saturday and also on Friday mornings. Families can visit on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings (4.30pm to 9pm) whilst men can visit between 9am and 12 noon ... Read More
Weekend Meeting by HRGuru
Open invitation for all EB members in Riyadh for a networking meeting. Date: 21 June 2013 Time : After Asr Prayer or after 3:30 Venue : Coffee Shop at Tahlia Localizer Mall Attendees confirmed as of now : TLL & me. Agenda : Just to get to know ...
Is there a meeting planned for this weekend? Read More
Are £50 (GBP) notes accepted at bureau de changes? by MancDoc
Does anyone know if £50 notes (british pounds) are accepted at bureau de changes in Riyadh? Any personal experience would be helpful. Thanks in advance.
Thank you tweaked. I ask because some countries do not like the £50 note for fear of forgeries. Many outlets in the UK also refuse to accept £50 notes. What about "slightly worn" notes? Are they fussy about the condition of the money? Read More
Are £50 (GBP) notes accepted at bureau de changes?
Does anyone know if £50 notes (british pounds) are accepted at bureau de changes in Riyadh? Any personal experience would be helpful. Thanks in advance. Read More