jrp928
Australian citizen
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Lives in Melbourne
Registration: 10 August 2011
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Saudi Law by Sayed Muhammad Umair
Is there any law in Saudi Arabia to kept original documents from an employee? I need answer because my employer want to keep my original documents... and he is saying that its a law in Saudi Arabia to keep original education and job experience ...
Let them keep certified copies is all I did. jp Read More
Al Yamama 3 Compound by TXbrandiwine
I am looking at taking a job in Riyadh and would be staying at the Al Yamama 3 compound. Does anybody have any information about how it is? Do they allow a dog?
Its been nearly 10 years since I was there, but.. Yes, we had a very good time there. Manager and staff were good. We had only dial up web connection then, wifi may be there, but I wouldnt rely on it - if there, probably not cheap. Usually the ... Read More
struggling by sarah.r
hello all! i have a 9 month old daughter and it's a struggle!! i don't know what to do with her and i have no friends here at all or anyone around her age! on top of that i'm stressed out and super bored! what can one do here?! thx :(
Wherever you go for work or shopping there will be noticeboards about things for sale, wanted etc. Check out all you can find, and with a little luck there should be some notes about things like coffee mornings (one place we lived with a Dutch ... Read More
Starting work in Ryiadh next week, need info! by nosam
I'm starting work in Ryiadh for 3 months next week and would like some info on where I should look for accom and what I should and shouldn't do!. Going to be working for ARAMCO in IT dept so that's as much as I know!. Should I go for an hotel ( ...
AFAIK Aramco have their own compounds? You should have been told all this before getting this close to goin. jp Read More
Rent a flat or a house in Riyadh by Christine
Finding a place to live is a priority when settling in Riyadh. Your experience will be of a great help for the members who want to settle in Riyadh. Therefore, we have prepared some questions for you: Is it hard to find a flat or a house for ...
More info needed - single or family, M/Female, job, salary, housing allowance etc please. Western families would mostly go for a compound environment. Housing allowance (if offered) usually 3 mos salary pa . 1 bed unit in a compound starts ... Read More
struggling by sarah.r
hello all! i have a 9 month old daughter and it's a struggle!! i don't know what to do with her and i have no friends here at all or anyone around her age! on top of that i'm stressed out and super bored! what can one do here?! thx :(
Try to find out which compounds do coffee mornings or similar events where visitors can go, and then find somebody to invite you. Posting here is a start. jp Read More
Information on Compounds Please! by rebecca.wright.uk
Hi I'm new to Riyadh! Just arrived two days ago. I'm a 26 year old British female and I'm looking for a one bedroom or studio apartment on a nice compound. I am going to look at Fal very soon. Can anyone tell me what their experience or opinion ...
FWIW, we lived in Riyadh for 9 years, 94-03, in several compounds, and for 2 years in a city flat (terrible!).Last compound was Al-Yamama, which was great. Also good then were what is now Seder (then Ballast-Needham, run by Dutch co) - much depends ... Read More