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Safety in Saudi Arabia by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Saudi Arabia? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think ...
My responses as a female middle aged woman wearing black hijab and black abaya... We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Saudi Arabia? At times yes, at times no. I had colleagues that would make safety ... Read More
Looking for help regarding the medical testing requirements by LittleHeart
Hi all!! :cheers: I recently accepted a marketing job and before my employer can apply for my employment visa I need to complete some medical tests but I had a couple of questions: 1. I am required to get testing done at a GAMCA approved facility; ...
In the US it has to be a board certified MD physician (no NPs or PAs no CNMs, no DOs) and they have to put a stamp on your paper. i nearly had to repeat mine except one physician where I was at happened to have a $10 stamp from Staples when a ... Read More
Looking for help regarding the medical testing requirements by LittleHeart
Hi all!! :cheers: I recently accepted a marketing job and before my employer can apply for my employment visa I need to complete some medical tests but I had a couple of questions: 1. I am required to get testing done at a GAMCA approved facility; ...
Medical tests. I am from the US. I was told my medical exams would be reimbursed and paid about $3000 in Medical Exams (my insurance would not cover the unneeded things like rare stool cultures). I also paid for my visa which was over $1000. I was ... Read More
Books Shipping from US to Saudi by HumHum
Hi everyone. What is the best, most economical way to send several boxes of books from the US to Saudi Arabia? How long does it take to arrive?
Definately not bringing all of them, but I need to ship some professional ones related to work that will be very hard to attain there. Read More
Books Shipping from US to Saudi
Hi everyone. What is the best, most economical way to send several boxes of books from the US to Saudi Arabia? How long does it take to arrive? Read More
visa for my family by Sudha_senthil
Hi Salman, I have been offered a job by the Ministry of Interior in the AMI hospitals. My husband is a software professional and he has to get a job after coming there. So with this situation i have a few questions now. 1) Will it take 2-3 months to ...
I have a question about iqama. It seems like your Iqama is the basis for whether your family can come or not, but you do not get the iqamah until you are already there? Is this correct? So then if the Iqama is incorrect you will be without your ... Read More
visa for my family by Sudha_senthil
Hi Salman, I have been offered a job by the Ministry of Interior in the AMI hospitals. My husband is a software professional and he has to get a job after coming there. So with this situation i have a few questions now. 1) Will it take 2-3 months to ...
I am looking for clarity on this issue. I also have an offer for a position in a hospital. I was told that with my position I can bring family over. Now I am starting the visa process and I am told that I may have to wait to bring my husband and ... Read More
Activities for women in Khobar by daffodilz
Hi all, I'm a British muslim who just moved to Khobar and I was wondering what there is for women to do in Saudi Arabia as a past time? Are there all female gyms? Swimming pools? Would I find women only halaqas or study circles in both English and ...
This is a good question. I am considering going to Jubail / Alkhobar / Dhahran /Dammam for work (with my family). I am wondering if at least compounds might have exercise equipment. How do women run there? It seems against pc norms to run ... Read More
Job opportunities for Womens - which field can they work ? by YSKDEV
Hi, please pour some light over the subject, what are the ares where women can work in KSA other than teaching & Nursing
This is a good question. I am even a very qualified nurse and it is so hard to understand the process of finding work and learning about life in Saudi. I have contacted agencies, but I hear of potential interviews but so far nothing. In the US I ... Read More
Nursing salary by cmichelle
Hi All, I know this is a very private question. But I need some advise and guidance.I recently applied for a position as a RN with an agency to work in Saudi. The salary they quoted was less than what I make in the States. Im just wondering if I ...
I think it is hard to tell. I hear most agencies offering the lowest salary of $68,000 to Americans, but that tends to be with little experience. I have experience and almost took an offer of that nature, but I have several friends including one ... Read More