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Pegycove

I am 59 years old saudi fransi bank reject my application because of old age 59. What can I do

XTang

Try with another bank.

But the unfortunate situation is that the older you are in this part of the world as an expat; really counts against you.  Even iqama renewal becomes tricky at 60 if you have a work visa as you are counted as two expats.

With absence of any tangible retirement options for expats here, the banks see this proposition as risky.

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