DesertExplorer
@Raunak86
Indian expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
Indian
Lives in Khobar
Speaks English and other Indian/South Asian languages, Bahasa Indonesia
Registration: 22 June 2013
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New in Jubail - what is there to see here ? would like to meet people by DIMI_3
Hi everyone, My name is Dimitri I am new in Saudi Arabia Jubail. Came here for my job. What is here to see/to do? I would love to meet people/ see new places,... Greetz Dimitri
Well if it is just Bahrain its usually a 'no -brainer', take your car and drive off. What you do in Bahrain, you may want it to stay in Bahrain :) If you really intend to mingle with people interested in outdoor join the various sites - ... Read More
Nesma Compound by nigelgodfrey
Does anyone have any feedback on the Nesma Compound? I will be looking at the single status bachelor studio flat type. I arrive around Mid April. If there are two, then I will be looking at the one near Jubail Port area. The monthly rent of some ...
Nesma is a good compound and has facilities such as a library, 2 swimming pools, restaurant as well as tennis and basket ball courts. Would recommend if you get a place in there. Read More
Finding a job in Saudi by belsouthafrica
Please can someone advise the best and easiest way to find a job in Saudi? I am currently and have been a Managing Director for 10 years
More than the websites, its the personal connections that should help. The best way is to connect to people in your industry/your line of business. For an expat female - It may not be easy, but it will not be impossible either. A 6 month ... Read More
janadriyah festival 2016 by ECOR
Hello everybody. Please help me. I just want to know what date will start the janadriyadh festival 2016. I am a bachelor and i want to know the schedule for bachelor. I really want to go to janadriyadh festival. Thank you very much for your help. ...
Bachelors area allowed only on weekdays (Sun-Wed). Thursday to Saturday are for families only. Read More
Want to get Back to India - dont like my work - how to go back? by Tabrwzkhan29
Dear All, I am here in Dammam on Purchaser Visa, from JUne 2015. Got my Ikama also, but my company is not good, and I am forced to do labor job in an outward location from city in a warehouse, not even getting salary. I have asked many a times ...
Hi! This is an unfortunate. Please contact the labour attaché in the Indian embassy. The most useful link is http://www.indianembassy.org.sa/Content.aspx?ID=828&PID=689 You have the phone numbers as well as the format for registering ... Read More
"IVF" Competency in Saudia Arabia by yadgaar
i m in tabuk and i need help regarding "IVF" procedure in Saudia Arabia ..plz PM me if anyone Know About It ..Thnx
I have known people who have had IVF procedure in the Eastern province. Their feedback has been that the while the doctors are competent, the procedures are insanely expensive. For some reason the "success rate" has been low as well as ... Read More
Fun in Khobar? by enjangu
Hi. What is there for a single woman to do in Khobar on the weekends (besides go to Bahrain)?
@Lovely_Guy: Could you help me with a copy of the Desert treks book please! I have been searching for it for over 3 years now, the publisher has stopped publishing and its not available in Jarir. However, I do have my hands on the Desert treks from ... Read More
MBA Finance and ACCA Jobs- Where to go drop CV in Riyadh? by saquibsher
how to and where to search jobs except applying online as i have applied hundreds of jobs but didn't get even a single response... bit confused what to do.. i am fresh and came here Riah a month ago... please suggest some places where i can go ...
Hi, Try dropping your CV n the auditing firms such as EY, PwC, KPMG amongst others..you should have a higher response rate from them. However, these firms usually prefer candidates who have completed they ACCA, but you can always join as an ... Read More
any intellectual club in Eastern region by A.good.boy
Hi i would to join an intellectual club in Dammam or alkhobar, to meet smart people does any one know about it? thanks
"Intellectual club", well that largely depends on so many factors including the IQ level! There are 8 toastmasters club around and a TED club (in Arabic) at KFUPM. All the best! Read More
Living in Khobar vs Bahrain by Simoz82
Hello we are moving to khobar in a couple of months and i can't really find a nice compound (online) so far that would fit within my budget !! .. but i was thinking about living in Bahrain instead and then my husband commute .. Does anyone has ...
Largely depends on what you would be looking at and your work timings. In Baharain, large houses in Saar district costs about BD650 to BD 700 a month. However, pre and post Ramadan the traffic to Bahrain takes anything between 2 to 3 hours during ... Read More
SABIC Contractor - JAL HR by ARM7
Hello!! I have been offered employment at SABIC through JAL HR. Does anyone know about JAL Contractor? Is it safe to work with JAL? Please provide your feedback on JAL? I need your help
JAL is a renowned contractor of SABIC and employ large number of white collar staff for SABIC. As far as I am aware, heard and seen there should not be anything that should hold you back. All the best, Raunak Read More
Please advice me how to handle this situation - unfinished contract by rheetzyanacad
Hi gud day..can i hve a piece of advice bcoz i dont know to handle my situation right now..thank in advance Im 13 months working with my employer as a domestic helper.with a salary of 1200 sr,,,no iqama,no medical insurance.in fact even panadol i ...
Please contact your embassy and the Overseas Filipino Workers Assocation (OFW). They will provide you all the legit help. Read More
scuba diving and or boat fishing in khobar. by jp1953
irish expat working in khobar anybody know where I can do diving and or boat fishing. Jimmy :)
Jubail is one of the better diving sites around here. Halfmoon is just bad. Red sea will be a heaven for divers. Read More
Who like smoking Sheesha more between girls or guys? by Akprince
Just wanna talk generally, who love to smoke sheesha more...guys or girls? And why?
If it is just a general question and not linked with any research - I had topped asking such questions after Grade 5! Regards, R Read More
Looking For Tutor by Hamad312
Hi There, I plan to get the CMA (Certified Management Accountant) just to improve my career. So I need a tutor to help me with it. I do hold bachelor Degree in Finance; I do work as an accountant. . If anyone can help me with it, please do it. ...
You will not need a tutor, if you complete the Gliem's package. If you have a background in finance, CMA should be a cake walk. All the best! Read More