UmmeZahra
English looking for information about Saudi Arabia
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Lives in Manchester
Registration: 09 February 2014
Suggestion required to live in Dammam instead of Al Hasa by amirshk
Dear All, I got an opportunity in al ahsa, i came last month here, al ahsa is very boring place to live, I want to move to dammam and need a pick n drop from dammam to al ahsa so i will daily out back here. I am planning to bring my family here ...
Hi I've been told that the Nada School in Al Hasa is very good. You would have to check it out to make sure. Read More
Worried about Edex by sarasaberry
Hello All, I'm hearing rumours that EdEx may not have their contract with KSU anymore. These are just things I have heard from friends currently in KSA, and it's making me a little worried. The reason being, because I really want to be in ...
To name but a few- sent for medicals on two seperate occasions when it could have been completed in one go just to prolong the process (we lived quite a distance away so it was taking days off work, arranging Childcare- which they were well aware ... Read More
Worried about Edex by sarasaberry
Hello All, I'm hearing rumours that EdEx may not have their contract with KSU anymore. These are just things I have heard from friends currently in KSA, and it's making me a little worried. The reason being, because I really want to be in ...
We've had a terrible experience with Edex, they gave us the run around for nearly 6 months. Please be aware of them. Not worth the hassle. Read More
Seeking info on recruiting agencies & housing for PNU, in KSA. by expateacher
Hi! I intend to sign an offer through a recruiting agency but am comparing the other offers I've gotten through different agencies for teaching ESL at PNU. Salary aside, I'd appreciate candid and recent information about your experience on ...
Hi, I'd be very interested in hearing about your experience as I have also been offered contracts by SBC but all the reviews have scared me. Read More
children with Cerbral Palsy
Hi, what educational provisions are available for children with cerebral palsy in Saudi Arabia? Read More
MERS in Jeddah by arm5263
Hi all, I am in the process of relocating to JEddah from US and this MERS thingie is making me nervous. I have three young kids under the age of 8 joining me. Should I be concerned? The mortality rate of 30% is quite high... How is expat community ...
Lol I read the cologne article and my response 'seriously??!!!' made me laugh but not as much as the dinosaur sticker one Read More
MERS in Jeddah by arm5263
Hi all, I am in the process of relocating to JEddah from US and this MERS thingie is making me nervous. I have three young kids under the age of 8 joining me. Should I be concerned? The mortality rate of 30% is quite high... How is expat community ...
excuse my ignorance but how does cologne help stop infection? Read More
MERS in Jeddah by arm5263
Hi all, I am in the process of relocating to JEddah from US and this MERS thingie is making me nervous. I have three young kids under the age of 8 joining me. Should I be concerned? The mortality rate of 30% is quite high... How is expat community ...
We are also due to leave for Saudi by the end of May (Husband ) and myself and daughter in June... getting anxious now Read More
looking for a good nursery for my two year old
Please do let us know how you get on - as I would also be looking for something similar for my daughter. Thank you Read More
Family accomodation in Riyadh by UmmeZahra
Hello All, Can someone please help. We are a teaching couple and have been offered about 32772SAR/month between both of us ( basic plus accommodation and travel allowance). Can someone advise if this is a suitable amount to live of comfortably, all ...
We are both in the UK but husband is American and the issue we are having is that with nearly all the companies he needs to go back to Washington and apply for his visa- wait & then get flown to Saudi. I'm not sure why but they stated that we would ... Read More
Family accomodation in Riyadh by UmmeZahra
Hello All, Can someone please help. We are a teaching couple and have been offered about 32772SAR/month between both of us ( basic plus accommodation and travel allowance). Can someone advise if this is a suitable amount to live of comfortably, all ...
that one starts in August, my husband would have to travel back to USA for his visa, we would have to leave the kids behind and apply for them separately... cant leave the kids behind especially since everything seems to take so long to process from ... Read More
What i need to pack? by Elisemckerry
Hi all I will be starting at JKS in August this year. I am really excited, but also nervous, because it's a whole new environment. I have lots of good things about the school and about Sharbatly Village. I am in the process of packing and I am ...
Hi What did you pack? out of interest? what items were essential Read More
M2R global by lizzyshoes
Hi everyone, I am new here and I am in the process of sending my CV and photograph to recruiters. Has anyone had any dealings with M2R recruiters in Saudi Arabia, I would really appreciate any information anyone has whether good or ...
Yes we do. Currently they are recruiting for King Saud University Read More
M2R global by lizzyshoes
Hi everyone, I am new here and I am in the process of sending my CV and photograph to recruiters. Has anyone had any dealings with M2R recruiters in Saudi Arabia, I would really appreciate any information anyone has whether good or ...
They are ok with that, my husband & I do not have English degrees but managed to get an interview Read More
Family accomodation in Riyadh by UmmeZahra
Hello All, Can someone please help. We are a teaching couple and have been offered about 32772SAR/month between both of us ( basic plus accommodation and travel allowance). Can someone advise if this is a suitable amount to live of comfortably, all ...
Lol woohoo must've done something right then lol No sorry guys that was a typo on my part!! We would be paid about 拢1900 GBP each per month. Two salaries Read More
M2R global by lizzyshoes
Hi everyone, I am new here and I am in the process of sending my CV and photograph to recruiters. Has anyone had any dealings with M2R recruiters in Saudi Arabia, I would really appreciate any information anyone has whether good or ...
Hi, I'm currently about to be interviewed by m2r. how did you get on? Read More
changing jobs
How easy is it to leave a company and work for another one as an expat? would you have to come back to your home country and go through the whole visa process again? Read More
Family accomodation in Riyadh by UmmeZahra
Hello All, Can someone please help. We are a teaching couple and have been offered about 32772SAR/month between both of us ( basic plus accommodation and travel allowance). Can someone advise if this is a suitable amount to live of comfortably, all ...
oh wow!!im panicking now!we're currently being offered contract for just over 200,000SR/month (including transport/accommodation etc) will we be able to find a nice place, send the girls to a school which is of good academic standard ( English ... Read More
Working for Education Experts
Hi Sally would really appreciate some info on Education Experts from someone who has actually worked for them. Please pm me if you are still around. Thank you Ummezahra Read More
Family accomodation in Riyadh by UmmeZahra
Hello All, Can someone please help. We are a teaching couple and have been offered about 32772SAR/month between both of us ( basic plus accommodation and travel allowance). Can someone advise if this is a suitable amount to live of comfortably, all ...
we have three daughters ,7,5 and 2yrs old in April. with both of us working im expecting to pay childcare also for little on. Read More
Family accomodation in Riyadh by UmmeZahra
Hello All, Can someone please help. We are a teaching couple and have been offered about 32772SAR/month between both of us ( basic plus accommodation and travel allowance). Can someone advise if this is a suitable amount to live of comfortably, all ...
Thank you for your response. I will defiently consider them points when accepting an offer Read More
Family accomodation in Riyadh by UmmeZahra
Hello All, Can someone please help. We are a teaching couple and have been offered about 32772SAR/month between both of us ( basic plus accommodation and travel allowance). Can someone advise if this is a suitable amount to live of comfortably, all ...
Thank you Trapezius. The 33k figure was including everything as a package- accommodation, travel. Read More
Family accomodation in Riyadh by UmmeZahra
Hello All, Can someone please help. We are a teaching couple and have been offered about 32772SAR/month between both of us ( basic plus accommodation and travel allowance). Can someone advise if this is a suitable amount to live of comfortably, all ...
HI guys, The other offer does not start till late summer but we have had an offer with Berlitz which is offering immediate start but the pay is considerably less- starting about 8000SAR/month (including all accomodation,transport etc) Is this ... Read More
Family accomodation in Riyadh by UmmeZahra
Hello All, Can someone please help. We are a teaching couple and have been offered about 32772SAR/month between both of us ( basic plus accommodation and travel allowance). Can someone advise if this is a suitable amount to live of comfortably, all ...
Thank you sooo much guys. We also have interviews for Al Ahsa? so will decide which to take based on the contracts... Very nervous about the move and the impact on my daughters more then anything. Read More
Family accomodation in Riyadh by UmmeZahra
Hello All, Can someone please help. We are a teaching couple and have been offered about 32772SAR/month between both of us ( basic plus accommodation and travel allowance). Can someone advise if this is a suitable amount to live of comfortably, all ...
Thank you for your help. It was very informative. We will be working at King Saud University. We have 3 girls ( 7,5 & 2). Would we be able to put them in a good school on that budget? also I have been going on various blogs/forums etc with regards ... Read More
Family accomodation in Riyadh
Hello All, Can someone please help. We are a teaching couple and have been offered about 32772SAR/month between both of us ( basic plus accommodation and travel allowance). Can someone advise if this is a suitable amount to live of comfortably, all ... Read More