albadawiya, Jordanian expat in Saudi Arabia

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11 years ago

Hello everyone, I'm wondering if there are any social netball teams in Jeddah/any sort of tournament running? (Yes, I know this is a long shot!) Thanks!

Ps. Netball's like basketball, but without the dribbling... in a nutshell. Read More

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Netball? by albadawiya

Hello everyone, I'm wondering if there are any social netball teams in Jeddah/any sort of tournament running? (Yes, I know this is a long shot!) Thanks!

Thanks for the tip, Trapezius! Not getting my hopes up too high, but I will give the schools a call. Read More

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11 years ago

Netball?

Hello everyone, I'm wondering if there are any social netball teams in Jeddah/any sort of tournament running? (Yes, I know this is a long shot!) Thanks! Read More

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11 years ago

Vegemite by albadawiya

Hello everyone, I'm just wondering if anyone knows where (if anywhere) you can buy Vegemite in Jeddah. I can live without the stuff, but my students are interested to know what it tastes like. Thanks!

Thank you so much for your responses. I ended up finding it at Danube at al-Salaam Mall, if anyone else is interested. Read More

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11 years ago

Vegemite

Hello everyone, I'm just wondering if anyone knows where (if anywhere) you can buy Vegemite in Jeddah. I can live without the stuff, but my students are interested to know what it tastes like. Thanks! Read More

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11 years ago

Can they keep your passport but issue an iqama ? Is this legal ? by saharadesert

My sponsor says it is the law in Saudi that they keep my passport but they will issue me an Iqama. They also said that whenever I need to travel I can just ask for my passport and pay the $60 travel visa.... Is holding ones passport legal in the ...

http://www.hrw.org/news/2013/07/01/saudi-arabia-protect-migrant-workers-rights Read More

albadawiya replied to a thread

11 years ago

Can they keep your passport but issue an iqama ? Is this legal ? by saharadesert

My sponsor says it is the law in Saudi that they keep my passport but they will issue me an Iqama. They also said that whenever I need to travel I can just ask for my passport and pay the $60 travel visa.... Is holding ones passport legal in the ...

July 2, 2013 - "In April 2012, the Labor Ministry proposed abolishing the kafala system by transferring immigration sponsorship to newly created recruitment and placement agencies, but later decided to retain the current system. To tackle ... Read More

albadawiya replied to a thread

11 years ago

Can they keep your passport but issue an iqama ? Is this legal ? by saharadesert

My sponsor says it is the law in Saudi that they keep my passport but they will issue me an Iqama. They also said that whenever I need to travel I can just ask for my passport and pay the $60 travel visa.... Is holding ones passport legal in the ...

In October 2000, King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz Al Saudissued Council of Ministers Decree 166 abolishing the sponsorship system in employment relations, while maintaining it for immigration and residency purposes. That decree specifically prohibits ... Read More

albadawiya replied to a thread

11 years ago

Can they keep your passport but issue an iqama ? Is this legal ? by saharadesert

My sponsor says it is the law in Saudi that they keep my passport but they will issue me an Iqama. They also said that whenever I need to travel I can just ask for my passport and pay the $60 travel visa.... Is holding ones passport legal in the ...

Unlawful to hold passports of expats - Saudi Gazette http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentID=20120313119544 Read More

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11 years ago

Teaching salaries in Jeddah by albadawiya

Hi all, I'm hoping that some of you in Jeddah might be able to help me out; I'm wondering what the "normal" salary is for a full-time English teacher at a university (on a prep. year program) in Jeddah. Also, how much will I need to spend to rent ...

Thank you again, both of you. I'll take some time to look and ask around about areas when I arrive, but will steer clear of al-Balad, then! Thanks for the tips. Read More

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11 years ago

Teaching salaries in Jeddah by albadawiya

Hi all, I'm hoping that some of you in Jeddah might be able to help me out; I'm wondering what the "normal" salary is for a full-time English teacher at a university (on a prep. year program) in Jeddah. Also, how much will I need to spend to rent ...

Smurfette, Thank you so much for your help; great to hear that women can rent without a problem in Jeddah. My allowance will be 2000SR/month; as this is not enough for a place in a compound I was concerned that I might be stuck! I'd be looking ... Read More

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11 years ago

Teaching salaries in Jeddah

Hi all, I'm hoping that some of you in Jeddah might be able to help me out; I'm wondering what the "normal" salary is for a full-time English teacher at a university (on a prep. year program) in Jeddah. Also, how much will I need to spend to rent ... Read More

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