joe_soccial
American looking for information about Saudi Arabia
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Registration: 28 May 2015
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Chiropractic in Riyadh by GuestPoster540
Good Morning fellow expats, I have recently moved to Riyadh, as a teacher, but I am also a qualified Chiropractor. I would just like to get a feel if there is a market for a person like me to move between compounds offering "in home" Chiropractic ...
Quinton, Are you still practicing in Riyadh? It is currently Nov. 2015. Jake Read More
Ripping my movie collection by joe_soccial
In preparation for my move to KSA, I want to copy my DVD movie collection to digital. Does anybody have tips on the best way to do it? Best software? Unforeseen problems during playback? I have both Mac and PC: same software? And should I bring a ...
Any advice on formats? AVI, MP4, MKV? Read More
Ripping my movie collection
In preparation for my move to KSA, I want to copy my DVD movie collection to digital. Does anybody have tips on the best way to do it? Best software? Unforeseen problems during playback? I have both Mac and PC: same software? And should I bring a ... Read More
Bringing my wife to KSA by joe_soccial
We are moving to Riyadh for the first time. I have a job with Prince Sultan University in Riyadh. My school is telling me that my wife and I should apply for visas at the same time, and travel together. But many of the posts on this site say that ...
My school employer is telling me that for teachers, wife can come with. Sending in the visa doc package today. Fingers crossed! Read More
Bringing my wife to KSA
We are moving to Riyadh for the first time. I have a job with Prince Sultan University in Riyadh. My school is telling me that my wife and I should apply for visas at the same time, and travel together. But many of the posts on this site say that ... Read More
Moving to Riyadh: What to bring and how to bring it? by joe_soccial
Wife and I will be moving to furnished teachers apartment in the coming weeks (if the &$#@#% visa ever comes through). What should I bring and how do we get it there? There is a limit to how much we can bring on the airplane. What do we need to ...
Unfortunately, I've been plowing through the threads and forums for two hours now, and have not found much useful information. I will still gratefully accept any responses to this thread. Read More
Moving to Riyadh... by candyman3k
I am arriving single in Riyadh and will have a full weekend for myself to get the hang of the things. I will obviously shop for my mobile & internet connection and try to convert my USD into SAR at the airport (I Hope it is available at airport) and ...
Are you still in Riyadh? I'm headed that way (Fall 2105) and could use some advice. Read More
Bringing External Harddisk (HDD) - Personal PC - checking and probling by MindVentures
Hello, Although i have read varied opinions everywhere, I am not really able to draw a conclusion. I would appreciate the suggestions from much recent travelers to Riyadh. 1. If i bring my external harddisks in my hand-carry / checked-in luggage , ...
I too am soon coming to KSA, and have two laptops and two ExHD. Nothing inappropriate on any of them, but I'm worried about how much trouble I'll have to go through. All advice gratefully accepted. Read More
Need advice on moving -- US to Riyadh by joe_soccial
I am taking a university teaching job in Riyadh, and now have to plan moving. Any and all advice gratefully accepted. What should wife and I bring? What should we bring that it usually wouldn't occur to us to bring? Books & videos? What ...
thanks. Read More
what to ship to Saudi? by hamayata
Hi everyone. We will be moving to Saudi in July. I am wondering if you could give me some tips on what kind of things I should ship from my current place of residence - Canada. Is it necessary to ship organic, non-gluten food products and green ...
I have the same question. What about our clothes? How much should we bring? And what about books? If we ship, what's the best way to ship to KSA? Read More
What would I miss from the UK and how can i bring my family along ? by Huntersbar
Hello all, I'm heading towards the magical kindom very soon. What would I miss most from the UK? what should I bring with me? I have a young family, how soon can I bring them along? other useful advise are welcome.
I am also moving soon, from the USA. Any advice you get, I'd love to get as well. Read More
Moving to Riyadh: What to bring and how to bring it?
Wife and I will be moving to furnished teachers apartment in the coming weeks (if the &$#@#% visa ever comes through). What should I bring and how do we get it there? There is a limit to how much we can bring on the airplane. What do we need to ... Read More
Need advice on moving -- US to Riyadh
I am taking a university teaching job in Riyadh, and now have to plan moving. Any and all advice gratefully accepted. What should wife and I bring? What should we bring that it usually wouldn't occur to us to bring? Books & videos? What ... Read More
Prince Sultan University - job offer by joe_soccial
I have been offered a teaching position (English) at Prince Sultan University. Are they legitimate? Are they trustworthy? Is it a good place to work? Can I negotiate up the salary? All advice welcome.
I am now waiting for SACM to authenticate my diplomas. They accepted my Oberlin BA, but rejected my Alliant International University MA TESOL. They didn’t even open the envelops… just wrote something illegible on one of them and sent it ... Read More
Prince Sultan University - job offer by joe_soccial
I have been offered a teaching position (English) at Prince Sultan University. Are they legitimate? Are they trustworthy? Is it a good place to work? Can I negotiate up the salary? All advice welcome.
A couple of questions: 1. Medical check: we will be required to have any medical exams or inoculations prior to arriving? 2. Finger printing: I have heard some people are required to be officially finger-printed in the US before receiving a visa, ... Read More