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ashish46 Member

Member since 25 July 2016

ashish46Member27 July 2016 12:56:35

I arrived in Jeddah in January 14 , 2016 from Mumbai , India and ever since i have struggled to get

1. My iqama

2. Driving Licence

3. Compound accomodation .

Finally I got my iqama and driving licence in the month of July 2016

In order to get iqama for Engineers , first the process stats with registration at Saudi council of Engineers where in you are required to upload electronically series of documents like Engineering degree , Mark sheets of All semesters , Your passport and Your CV and Employment contract . after successful uploading of documents , You were given clearance electronically to obtain iqama .
Iqama is a mandatory document without which you cannot obtain driving licence and leased accomodation and cannot open Bank account and cannot transfer money to your country .

Thanks to My HR Manager who has provided a company letter basiis which i obtained compound accomodation in Nada Village , Jeddah . The compound is very nice with all sports facilities like Gym , Swimming Pool , Basket ball and Foot ball field , cafe and a super market .

Maid servants are also available in compound and Internet and TV channels are also avaialble on paid basis .

cooldudell Contributor

Member since 24 July 2013

cooldudellContributor27 July 2016 13:35:41

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ashish46 wrote:
Iqama is a mandatory document without which you cannot obtain driving licence and leased accomodation and cannot open Bank account and cannot transfer money to your country .

I faced the same problem when I arrived in Riyadh. Anyways, it's been almost 5 years now and I'm enjoying Riyadh. In fact, I love Riyadh.

Ehtesham ViP

Member since 15 May 2012

EhteshamViP27 July 2016 14:19:53

1296

Thank for the information and glad you got your things done. I pass by Nada village daily and it looks like that place needs maintenance and fixing.

ashish46 Member

Member since 25 July 2016

ashish46Member27 July 2016 14:22:46

From outside, the compound it is under repair , but from inside everything is perfectly maintained .

aftabv Active member

Member since 16 March 2014

aftabvActive member27 July 2016 15:16:36

ashish46 wrote:
Finally I got my iqama and driving licence in the month of July 2016

Alhamdulillah, I got my Iqama just in 15 days. I arrived here on 3rd March, 2014 and I got Iqama around 20th March, 2014.

musicman ViP

Member since 05 August 2009

musicman
The illiterate of the future will not be the person who cannot read. It will be the person who does not know how to learn.
[Alvin Toffler]

musicmanViP28 July 2016 11:14:03

3180

Where is Nada Village located?
What type of accommodation do they offer?
What ranges are their annual rents?
What facilities does the compound provide?

ashish46 Member

Member since 25 July 2016

ashish46Member28 July 2016 11:20:53

Nada Village is located in Jeddah , Sabbain area near Zaris Book store , it is a compound with Villas - 2 , 3 , 4 Bedrroms , Rent depends upon availability and price customer is willing to pay ,
The compound has swimming Pool, Gym , Basketball and Tennis and Footbal court and a supermarket and cafe

Ehtesham ViP

Member since 15 May 2012

EhteshamViP31 July 2016 21:28:33

1296

21°35'47.4"N 39°11'28.9"E
Google coordinates of Nada Village in Jeddah

musicman ViP

Member since 05 August 2009

musicman
The illiterate of the future will not be the person who cannot read. It will be the person who does not know how to learn.
[Alvin Toffler]

musicmanViP01 August 2016 03:59:52

3180

Thanks very much Ehtesham

azharft Member

Member since 25 July 2016

azharftMember01 August 2016 13:07:54

#10

At last you got your Iquama & Licence. Have a happy life here

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