New members of the Saudi Arabia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024

Hi am Lena from zambia will be relocation to Saudi Arabia any time waiting for my contract letter. Am a nurse by professional

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Hello Friends,  Myself Vijay from Hyderabad, India.

I'm living in Khamis mushait working in a Private company.

Anyone nearby can get in touch with me.

Hi Everyone,

This is Abdullah Khan (AK) in short, I have born and living in KSA since last 35 years. Just got to know this blog as was doing some search on the internet. Well for new ones I would love to share my general knowledge of KSA Laws & Regulations. As I am from that time when you need to have your sponsor written permission in order to travel from one city to another. Yes that time was there when everything was done manually and takes ages to get things process, as Absher came into force from June 2013 and later on improvements are coming on daily basis.

So welcome to New Era of kingdom as you are the luckiest one, with so much easiness.

Me name is Aseel and I work in Saudi Arab as an electrical technician

@Julien

Hi I will be moving to Saudi( khobar) and looking  for a good group of friends...

Thanks

H

hi dear how r u welcome to saudi

@Julien hi sir how are you I'm living in saudi arabia and i have valid license valid iqama

Hai Asif,

I recently received the original work visa from a company in Kuwait, and I now need to proceed with the stamping process. As part of this, I need to complete a medical test.

Could you kindly assist me by informing me which hospitals in KSA are authorized to conduct the medical test required for a Kuwait visa?

Thank you in advance for your help.

@Ak5al2008

Hello there

I am New in this forum as well.

I will be working in saudi starting from october ,2024.

Yet my company is not sponsoring me for a work visa.they had me this business multiple entry visa.which is not enough for my iqama.

Therefore my wife cannot come with me to KSA.

Anyone can reach out for help? Or maybe help me to obtain iqama.Can be a paid service as well

Would like to find a way for not leaving my wife behind for years.

Thnxx

@Ak5al2008

Hello there

I am New in this forum as well.

I will be working in saudi starting from october ,2024.

Yet my company is not sponsoring me for a work visa.they had me this business multiple entry visa.which is not enough for my iqama.

Therefore my wife cannot come with me to KSA.

Anyone can reach out for help? Or maybe help me to obtain iqama.Can be a paid service as well

Would like to find a way for not leaving my wife beh

ind for years.

Thnxx

@Julien

Hello friends.

I am a 39 year old project manager specialized in data transformation based in Switzerland.

I plan to move with my wife to Saudi Arabia and want to get some ideas about the Saudi jobmarket.

I am also very curious about your experiences about finding a job in Saudi.

Plus how it works with housing, health care, social security etc.

Looking forward getting in touch with you guys

Hi All,I'm an italian Architect/Engineer working for a German firm, actively involved in a number of large-scale projects in Riyadh.I will be relocating to Riyadh in September 2024 and I'm currently seeking an accommodation (for myself only) for a 6-12 months period. I know there's a specific housing section on expat.com but please feel free to reach out if you're aware of interesting prospects or if you have any info worth sharing with a soon-to-be fellow expact!Thanks!

@RussoR

Hello and welcome !

Here is the link to the housing section : https://www.expat.com/en/housing/middle … ia/riyadh/

You may also read the following : Accommodation in Riyadh

Regards

Bhavna

Hello, everyone I am Tej Parekh from India and will be moving to Jeddah soon as a Financial Analyst in a Saudi Company. Looking to know more about the lifestyle here. and also needed assistance regarding finding accomodation ( Looking for a 1BHK/Studio space in an Indian population locality)

Also wanted to know more about compounds, if there are any compounds mostly with Indian population and what is the rent range in compounds and in which localities I can find them

@Tej Parekh

Hello and welcome

Feel free to create a "looking for" advert in the Housing section of the website to receive offers.

You may also read the Accommodation in Jeddah article to gather information.

All the best

Bhavna

Greetings Everyone

i have been working in Qatar Past 7 years as an Electrical QA/QC Engineer,now i want to move to KSA, kindly guide me is there any opportunity,let me know if anyone knows..

thanks

Greetings Everyone

i will be coming from Singapore to KSA  ,end of this month and this is my first time to KSA. i am not sure how is the accommodation looks like and standard of living . please advise

thanks,

WLee

@Julien

Dear All,

i bring my family in month of June on Istikhdam visa but still didnt make their Iqama's.

now i want to send them exit without issuing Iqama to avoid to pay hte dependent fees as still the three months visa is valid.

i have contacted all the sources and visit jawazat and call on 992 as well but have a different opinion.

if you have any information please share it with me.

Thank you

    Hi all,Newbie on the Saudi Arabia forum? Don't know how to start?This thread is for you We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat projects in Saudi Arabia if you are planning to move there.It will enable us to help you better but above all to wish you a warm welcome.Welcome on board!
   

    -@JulienDear All,,i bring my family in month of June on Istikhdam visa but still didnt make their Iqama's.now i want to send them exit without issuing Iqama to avoid to pay hte dependent fees as still the three months visa is valid.i have contacted all the sources and visit jawazat and call on 992 as well but have a different opinion.if you have any information please share it with me.Thank you

    Hi! I’m from New Zealand based in Al Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. I am a music teacher and tango dancer!! if anyone else is in Al Riyadh, feel free to message me! only been here 5 Days 🙈 !🎼        -@wirwir2

hi sir

saudi arabia very beautiful contry i like

I am a IT Director looking to move to Riyadh and potentially work at Misk schools.

I would love if people could share residential locations they recommend as I will be coming with my family including kids

HI All!

I am from India. I am an experienced Investment Professional and shall be moving to Riyadh in November

My work location will be Al Olaya near Kingdom mall. I am looking for studio / 1bhk options nearby

@aly.ind

Hello and welcome !

Feel free to create an advert in the Housing in Riyadh section of the website to receive offers.

All the best

Bhavna

@Julien Hi,

My name is Prince, i'm a little over a year now working in Saudi Arabia.

I hope to learn alot from this forum and also contribute within my capacity for others.

Thanks for having me here.

Julien hi I am noor private driver i am working in riyadh i am so happy in ksa i am looking new job

@Khan Ktk

hello and welcome !

Please create your CV in the Jobs section : https://www.expat.com/en/jobs/middle-east/saudi-arabia/

All the best

Bhavna

@Cheryl Hi. Thanks for the welcome and this is a great forum.

I am trying to post queries about accommodation in Riyadh near the new King Salman International Airport. My typed message could not be sent for some reason. Could you assist please? Many thanks

@swissita2riyadh Hey, do you have any advice please? I’m looking for a modern 1 bedroom modern, fully furnished flat/apartment very close to the new King Salman International Airport. My budget is very low! Don't mind living in a residential area with the locals if it is modern and nice but cheap but equally happy to live in a western compound if it’s cheap. Want the annual rent to be inclusive of all utilities (electricity, AC, internet,  maintenance,  etc). Any advice you could give would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

@Eugene Williams14 Hi, any advice on finding a cheap and cheerful, modern one bed fully furnished flats in Riyadh,  please? Needs to be close to shopping malls and fruit and vegetable markets

thanks

@Julien

Hello everyone,

I have been enjoying being a toddler teacher for more than 20 years. I love these precious ones dearly and love to join any ’ Mommy and Me ’ group to sing some songs along. I taught in many places around the world and now settling in Riyadh with my husband. Teaching is my passion so online classes fill my day keeping me busy. Happy to share some advices although my only princess is 23. Please feel free to contact me, Lina.

Hello everyone,

I'm Vincent and I relocated to Saudi Arabia in August last year. I am happy to call it my home now!

I am looking forward to learning more about the expat community here.

@mulelemalena

hi

@shilpaamin

same I will be required any lead so far?

Hello i wanted to ask

im in qatar now for 2 months

but i have a offer in saudi arabia and my employer there wanted to issue a work permit

i have to go back to philippines or its allow to process it here in qatar?

@Julien thank you for the warm greeting. I am looking to move to KSA in March/April 2025 and am looking for a one bedroom modern flat very close to the international airport and supermarkets.

My budget is 5,000 SARS per month so very tight. Ideally, a flat with the necessary white goods eg, fridge,  freezer,  cooker,  oven,  microwave, air condition, bed and mattress, would be great. Can you provide me with any guidance please?  I have looked at websites for flats outisde of the compounds but did not like the look of what i saw. I would really appreciate any help you can give.

Many thanks 

@ZR0907  I hope you are well. Would be available to share some knowledge about accommodation in KSA please? I will be moving to KSA in March/April 2025 and want to find one bedroom modern accommodation very close to the international airport and supermarkets. My budget is very tight (c.5,000 SARS p/mth). I have looked online for flats outside compounds however, they do not look great from the photos. I would really appreciate any help you can provide.

Many thanks,

Shilpa

@shilpaamin

Hello and welcome !

Please note that Julien is the founder of the website but he doesn't live in Saudia Arabia.

If you are looking for accommodation, feel free to post an advert in the Property in Saudi Arabia section of the website. You may also browse through real estate websites listed at the end of the Accommodation in Saudi Arabia article.

All the best

Bhavna

Hi everyone...

I'm Sulayman...I'm South African...I arrived here in Dammam a few weeks ago, I'm an English Lecturer at a university here...

I'd love to connect with friendly people who want to socialise and have a few laughs....

Good day

My name is James, i am South African, based in Khobar.