Martin Findlay
@Martin Fin
English expat in Saudi Arabia
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English
Lives in Riyadh, Ar Riyad
Registration: 24 March 2012
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Riyahd - Compound Reccomendation by isabela_machado
Hello, In April I will move to Riyadh and I'm looking for compound indications near the airport or in the central area. I will move alone and I'm searching for a place with an external swimming pool and gym.Could you also recommend stores for ...
Do not go to a compound managed by Osool. Ishbilia Residential compound in one of a growing list. Car hire is not a cheap option, buying is the best option it also makes it easy to drive to UAE or Bharain on a whim and not having issues if you ... Read More
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Saudi Arabia, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in Saudi ...
@CherylWhen it comes to housing, what is the cost of renting or buying an apartment or house in Saudi Arabia?Expats tend to rent rather than buy although it is possible to buy. Companies now tend to provde housing allowance rather than providing ... Read More
Dogs in Riyadh by kampa80
Hello, I am considering moving to Riyadh with my three large dogs. Where I would be able to go in the city to exercise them? I know this is an odd question, but if they and I dont get the chance to walk at a fast pace for at least an hour a day ...
@kampa80 I have one large dog and until recently took him out for walks on the street. I was stopped on a number of occasions, by the Police and told it was illegal to walk my dog on the street. This is completely untrue. It is illegal for your ... Read More
resignation by Racso123
Assalam Alaikum Friends I just want to know what are the process of resigning here in KSA? I am 1 year and 2 months here in my current employer and my contract is 2 years but I don't like to work here anymore. And secondly Im not happy with my job ...
Check your contract details. * is your contract a annual renewal?* is there any payment requirements if you don’t for fill your contract terms. * are you doing work outside your contract terms. Read More
Farasan Island for a week end by NicoCh
Hello, I am planning to go to Farasan Island for a week-end. For those interested I post here what I have found so far. From Riyadh, you have to take a plane to Jazan (also written Gizan) with Saudi Arabian (4 planes) or Nasair (2 planes). After ...
This guy is based in Jizan but is an official Saudi Tourist Guide. Faud Kabisi +966 55 168 7224 Read More
Best Visa to use for exit via causeway then airport later by jjohnson62551
I am planning to travel upto Dammam then Bahrain later in March for the racing. I intend to cross the causeway for entry, then after a week or so in Bahrain continue my holiday in Europe. What visa will be best here? I hold iqama for saudi. I ...
To leave Saudi you need a valid exit re-entry visa. You can exit to Bahrain and assuming you don’t need a visa to enter Bahrain because of nationality on the causeway you enter free of charge on your Iqama. You can return to any Saudi port of ... Read More
Can I borrow my wife's car on a business visit visa by bennybennassi
Hello, My wife is an expatriate Iquama holder in Riyadh, she has a car. Separately, I am being sent by my company to Riyadh on a business visit visa. I have an international driving licence, can I drive her car without problems when I reach ...
Does your wife own the car or is it a company car? Read More
Transfer sponsorship from government hospital to private hospital by Apple MG
My contract is ending soon and although they have given me extension of contract in my current employme, I have decided not to renew it. I am working as a lab technician in a government hospital in najran and planning to transfer to riyadh. About ...
Has anyone got an answer for this question? A friend of mine has the same problem. The job they are doing is under Saudisation, they have an offer from a private hospital but cannot find an answer on how to transfer their Iqama. The only solution ... Read More
Is my sponsor (the recruiter) supposed to pay for my return flight? by Sean2187
Hi everyone I have been here in Riyadh for 2 months and the job the recruiter advised me I would be doing is not the job I have been doing since I arrived. I have decided to leave as he has not offered any solution. I have not signed a Contract ...
Sean If you leave within the 3 month probation period you are expected to pay the home bound flight. PROBATIONARY PERIOD • If the worker is subject to a probationary period, the employment contract will expressly state and clearly ... Read More
Temporary membership by JESMP
Dear friends, My iqama profession is computer programmer, it’s expired on 2 dec. now I need sce membership. Unfortunately my original certificates are in my home. If I get temporary membership, can go vacation??
The only way you can go on vacation is to get a renewed Iqama. Then you can get an exit visa. If you can get your family to scan the required certificates you can upload them and apply normally. Read More
UAE DRIVING LICENSE TO CHANGE TO SAUDI LISENCE by anishdas
Dear Sir, I am holding UAE Driving license and how to get a Saudi one? is it possible we can drive with a UAE International Driving License? I am working as a Sales Executive in a Private company. How can I get a Saudi License? or How can I ...
Your HR department and company drivers will be able to assist in doing the transfer. I am not sure if you can do a direct swap for a UAE license like you can for a UK/US license. I retained my U.K. license they don’t normally hold your ... Read More
Is it worth signing a new contract with reduced salary? by NachoCheese
Hi. Have lived in KSA as a British expat for a good few years and got a bit comfortable here. The thing is, as an EFL teacher, my contract more or less stayed the same every year but had to sign a new one for each academic year. The problem is, for ...
Hi Salaries are definitely not as lucrative as they once were and costs have and will increase. The 64M$ question is if you don’t sign will they be able to replace you for the same salary they are offering you. If the answer is no then ... Read More
Renew old license to my new iqama id by jappo sagario
Good day everyone .... i just want to ask if what is basic procedure for renewing a valid saudi license but my license took my previous company? My license expires on 2020. Questions: Do i have to take again for medical test? I dont have the ...
I had the same thing. License still valid but new employer and Iqama. Took my old license to the driving school and they looked at it shrugged and made me go through the whole process of getting a new license and test. Read More
2 years multi exit 're entry visa by Mohd. sham.
Hi , My name is Sham and I would like to get some informations about 2 years multi exit 're entry visa. 1- Is it possible to bring wife and kids with this visa ? 2. And what is the exit 're entry period? 3.Are we able to exit re enter via ...
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Exit re entry visa from KSA - Visiting dubai on arrival and find job by shariq07
Exit re entry visa from KSA - Visiting dubai on arrival and find job I took leave from my company and have exit re entry on my iqama (ksa) - can i got o dubai on arrival visa and hunt for job? kindly guide me.
No you have to get visa from KSA. Only GCC nationals get visa on arrival.That is not strictly true. It depends on your passport as to what entry requirements there are for you into the UAE. If you require a visa then it depends on your passport as ... Read More