reesemicah
Filipino expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
53
About me
Filipino
Lives in Riyadh
Registration: 01 December 2014
Shopandship - question by Atreides
Hello - for the ones that have used the Aramex-Shopandship service: what is required for the final destination address - the physical address or the P.O. Box address in Riyadh? TIA
I ordered Under Armour stuffs directly to under armour website and they shipped it via borderfree using Aramex as courier. I did not use the shop and ship service of Aramex for this..The parcel will be coming from US to KSA (Riyadh) and I indicated ... Read More
CID in abu dhabi by Amr D
Hello everyone I recently got a job offer in a 5 stars hotel in Abu Dhabi. I am a fresh graduate with bachelor degree. I sent the required documents to the HR department and now Its in the process of waiting for the CID approval. My sponsor is the ...
regarding CID clearance, I was also accepted in a job and was told that my application is under CID clearance. I was just wondering that what I have provided to the company are unauthenticated education and employment documents, meaning it has not ... Read More
Car Transfer because of Exit from Old Company and Entry to a Company by Ronmartz
I've got my new 2014 Hyundai Accent and it is 11 months old. I loved the car and wanted to keep it. Unfortunately, I will leave my company this End of June, 2014 and they will send me back to my home country with a final exit visa. I have found ...
For those who are under Al Yusr installment and wish to transfer their lease contract to another person, here is my experience..hope this helps The requirements for the new person who will continue the contract is almost the same when you applied ... Read More
SKSH INTERVIEW by den17
i am new here...just wants to know about the interview in SKSH....experience based or general?
few days back I received the letter of Intent which states basically the figures they offer (but it is not a job offer yet). I replied with my acceptance. Questions for those who have received the same, what is normally the next step and how long ... Read More
SKSH INTERVIEW by den17
i am new here...just wants to know about the interview in SKSH....experience based or general?
I had my skype interview with them more then 2 weeks ago. Right after the interview, I got an email requesting to send my experience and education documents. After that, no updates. Should I follow with them or wait? Read More
car lease transfering from Arab National Bank by mnayeem
Hi everyone, i would like to know that i am planning to take transfer of car lease in my name but i do not have house contract, can Arab Natinal Bank(ANB) accept my company friend house contract? the rest document i have ready, Mnayeem riyadh
Nissan Sunny 2014 Full AT (Financed by Al Yusr) Purchased in December 2014 (total paid 6 months until June 2015) Monthly: 1120 New buyer just pays 3 months as DP (3360 SAR) to be deducted in the final payment. I will pay for the transfer fee of ... Read More
sheikh Khalifa specialist hospital by romanway
I'm hoping to find a contact in HR who can advise on the recruitment process/timeline for this hospital. I'm aware that the management group has gone out to tender. thanks
just finished my Skype interview..It was a panel from HR (2 females and one korean guy)..lottsa questions and hopefully it turned out well and getting a positive reply in two weeks' time. Read More
car lease transfering from Arab National Bank by mnayeem
Hi everyone, i would like to know that i am planning to take transfer of car lease in my name but i do not have house contract, can Arab Natinal Bank(ANB) accept my company friend house contract? the rest document i have ready, Mnayeem riyadh
still looking for someone to transfer..I have at least 2 months to stay here.. Read More
sheikh Khalifa specialist hospital by romanway
I'm hoping to find a contact in HR who can advise on the recruitment process/timeline for this hospital. I'm aware that the management group has gone out to tender. thanks
what's the disadvantage with MOPA ruling? care to elaborate... Read More
sheikh Khalifa specialist hospital by romanway
I'm hoping to find a contact in HR who can advise on the recruitment process/timeline for this hospital. I'm aware that the management group has gone out to tender. thanks
Hello everyone..I just received an email from SKSH HR requesting for a skype interview tomorrow (since I am outside UAE). It says for those applicants who are currently in UAE must go for face to face interview in their address at Emirates Road ... Read More
Iqama (Residence Permit) problem for newborn in KSA? by drmysterious
Dear all, I am in a really big problem and I need your advice and directions please. I have dual nationality (British & Algerian), and I came to Saudi Arabia from the UK using my British passport with my wife (Algerian only, so she used ...
check with Algerian embassy if they can provide a travel document for your baby without his own iqama.. The thing about travel document is it works like an exit permit. Read More
Final exit from KSA and have entry visa in uae by shrek0526
Hi, Just want to ask coz im going to exit(final) from KSA and i've got a entry (employment) visa in UAE courtesy of my new employer in UAE.......I'm a Filipino Engineer, is it ok to do this?...i think they call this cross country.... ...
yes as long as you have a valid entry visa to UAE. Just prepare documents pertaining to your employment there in UAE (might be ask). Read More
Cheapest flight from Riyadh to Dubai by whoopsy
Hello I want to go to Dubai for a couple of days does anyone know of any cheap airlines? Even flynas is quoting me in excess of SAR 3000! Thanks in advance!
if you've been flying Saudia and using your Alfursan, check your mileage you might be eligible for free flights :) Read More
car lease transfering from Arab National Bank by mnayeem
Hi everyone, i would like to know that i am planning to take transfer of car lease in my name but i do not have house contract, can Arab Natinal Bank(ANB) accept my company friend house contract? the rest document i have ready, Mnayeem riyadh
I am going on exit soon.I have a car lease with AL Yusr..If I cant find a person to transfer my lease, what is my next best option? Can I just return the car to Al Yusr? Read More
Final exit from KSA and have entry visa in uae by shrek0526
Hi, Just want to ask coz im going to exit(final) from KSA and i've got a entry (employment) visa in UAE courtesy of my new employer in UAE.......I'm a Filipino Engineer, is it ok to do this?...i think they call this cross country.... ...
if you fly via Emirates, they can arrange visa for you..you can check their website... Read More
Final exit from KSA and have entry visa in uae by shrek0526
Hi, Just want to ask coz im going to exit(final) from KSA and i've got a entry (employment) visa in UAE courtesy of my new employer in UAE.......I'm a Filipino Engineer, is it ok to do this?...i think they call this cross country.... ...
If you are going on final exit and plans to enter UAE as visitor, you need to have a pre-arranged tourist visa. Doing this, you need to comply requirements as visitor like onward ticket to a third country (eg Philippines), accommodation (hotel, ... Read More
Viber workaround
i tried to use TunnelBear VPN (im using STC) but still saying connecting to service...what VPN app you can suggest? Read More
Viber workaround
I know Viber is not working by default in KSA..is there any workaround on this? Read More
yellow parking ticket?? by Princess MA
over the weekend, my husband parked in king abdullah road in a queue alongside loads of other cars. when we eventually got back to the car, all these cars were issued a yellow paper. everythings in arabic but it seems to be a ticket for parking in a ...
mine just appeared after two months without indicating the location and car plate...I was not issued any yellow ticket though..i just received the notice via SMS and checked online a 100 SAR is waiting to be paid.. I suspect though it happened in ... Read More
Offline map for KSA for Android
Any recommendation for an offline GPS map for smartphones (android)? Read More
Rejected from USA Visa by Faisal Shamas
Hello good afternoon friends, Well I just want to share my mind-set with all of you guys. i have been rejected from USA Visa twice from last 2 years and every time the allegation was the same that i might not come back to my home country. What the ...
do they ever refuse visa application for Saudi? I dont think so not unless you have criminal background..their personal appearance is just for formality (I guess).... Read More
Dr Sulaiman al habib by Wendymejos
Im a filipino and I'm planning to apply for Dr Sulaiman al habib and i would like to know if they offer a good salary for staff nurses and a yearly vacation.
PM me the info too :) Read More
Rejected from USA Visa by Faisal Shamas
Hello good afternoon friends, Well I just want to share my mind-set with all of you guys. i have been rejected from USA Visa twice from last 2 years and every time the allegation was the same that i might not come back to my home country. What the ...
Although recommended to prepare these docs during your interview, you will be surprise these supporting documents are most of the time never asked by the visa officer. They rely their decisions based on your answers in the interview and of course ... Read More
BDO Online Account is locked by optimus22
I'm currently living in Khobar unfortunately my online banking account was locked (BDO Unibank, Philippines) due to 3 times wrong password input. Does anybody here experience the same kind of situation and knows how to deal with this? I want to ...
in thebdo website the custumoer number is --> (Int'l. Access Code) + 800-8-631-8000 should i include [Int'l. Access Code] when calling in a landline? or should i just dial 8008630011i just directly dialed 8008630011...then you will hear ... Read More
BDO Online Account is locked by optimus22
I'm currently living in Khobar unfortunately my online banking account was locked (BDO Unibank, Philippines) due to 3 times wrong password input. Does anybody here experience the same kind of situation and knows how to deal with this? I want to ...
I remember I called the call center 8008630011 to reset my password. You need to use landline to make the call. Otherwise, you will be charge if you call via mobile. They will ask some security questions pertaining to your account before they ... Read More
Weekend Meeting by HRGuru
Open invitation for all EB members in Riyadh for a networking meeting. Date: 21 June 2013 Time : After Asr Prayer or after 3:30 Venue : Coffee Shop at Tahlia Localizer Mall Attendees confirmed as of now : TLL & me. Agenda : Just to get to know ...
how was the meetup? or did it push through? Read More
Rejected from USA Visa by Faisal Shamas
Hello good afternoon friends, Well I just want to share my mind-set with all of you guys. i have been rejected from USA Visa twice from last 2 years and every time the allegation was the same that i might not come back to my home country. What the ...
Rule of thumb, everyone is assumed an intending immigrant when they apply for a nonimmigrant US visa (I guess same principle goes to other countries), it is up to the applicant to prove otherwise that their application is legit and has no intention ... Read More
Car Transfer because of Exit from Old Company and Entry to a Company by Ronmartz
I've got my new 2014 Hyundai Accent and it is 11 months old. I loved the car and wanted to keep it. Unfortunately, I will leave my company this End of June, 2014 and they will send me back to my home country with a final exit visa. I have found ...
so what happened? were you able to leave KSA on exit visa with AL Yusr leased car under your name? Read More
Rejected from USA Visa by Faisal Shamas
Hello good afternoon friends, Well I just want to share my mind-set with all of you guys. i have been rejected from USA Visa twice from last 2 years and every time the allegation was the same that i might not come back to my home country. What the ...
my wife recently applied for the first time (Philippine passport) and she was approved. I got mine two years ago. Both of us holds a 10 year multiple entry B1/B2 visa. I guess we demonstrated strong ties to go back here in KSA like working for a ... Read More
hotel haunting place to stay for 2nights in riyadh near KFMC hosp by Dazazid_20
please kindly help us to find single female short stay only for 2nights in riyadh very cheap hotels wherein we can stay for 2nights we are for staff female nurses we would like to try to apply and or walk in to any tertiary hospitals in riyadh and ...
KFMC is surrounded by affordable apartment type hotels. Yes, they do accommodate without advance reservations. There's one I highly recommend fronting Jollibee Sulimanya located between KFMC and Military Hospital just beside a mosque. ... Read More
Online service for expats to issue residence family visa launched by irfanshah03
Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Crown Prince, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior, launched in his office at the ministry, an electronic service of issuing visit visas for Iqama for families of expatriates. Following a ...
no need to go to bank..just go to any MOI self service kiosks and activate registration from there... locations here Read More
Al Yusr installment
any idea for late payment penalty (if there is any) for car lease under Al Yusr? Read More
dependent visa holder by march81
i just want to ask if anybody here knows if theres a need to be accompanied by my husband if i will enter saudi arabia with a dependent visa
any help with my post above? Read More
dependent visa holder by march81
i just want to ask if anybody here knows if theres a need to be accompanied by my husband if i will enter saudi arabia with a dependent visa
what if my dependent son attached to my iqama (father) will be traveling back to our country with his mother only or do I need to travel with them? Read More
HOW TO GET IQAMA FOR NEWBORN CHILD DELIVERED INSIDE SAUDI ARABIA by alappatjoy
HOW TO GET IQAMA FOR NEWBORN CHILD DELIVERED INSIDE SAUDI ARABIA (MOTHER AND FATHER HAVE VALID IQAMA)
what if after issuing baby's own iqama under father's iqama and went for vacation outside KSA with exit-reentry but did not come back ? will the father receive any penalty once he return to KSA? Read More
Roadside assistance subscription
buying a new car is not really an option for me right now...i just need a towing company that provides roadside assistance 24/7 since I do travel alone a lot by car in the Kingdom.. Read More
Roadside assistance subscription
and is this service normally provided by insurance companies? or other else? like dealership Read More
Roadside assistance subscription
can anyone recommend a reliable roadside assistance available 24/7 in Riyadh? normally how much it cost and what is the procedure to avail it just in case i need it while on the road? Read More
Expat father traveling with child without mother internationally
What is the Saudi law concerning expat father traveling with child without the mother internationally? does it need any official documents from the government permitting to travel? Read More
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5S Rear Door Speakers not working by klipz16
Hi, I would like to ask if someone here knows why the rear door speakers of the 2014 Nissan Altima is not working? I still did not go to the workshop of nissan to check it..
what's the allowed car window tint? regarding full issurance for new cars, does it include roadside assistance? Read More
Nissan Sunny 2014 vs Kia Rio 4 Door Sedan 2014
how can I verify if showroom is indeed offering me 2014 or latest model (Sunny)? As I was comparing the specs for full option for Sunny 2014 model, the car they showed me in the showroom is quite different in some aspects like the audio system is ... Read More
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5S Rear Door Speakers not working by klipz16
Hi, I would like to ask if someone here knows why the rear door speakers of the 2014 Nissan Altima is not working? I still did not go to the workshop of nissan to check it..
how' the sound quality? how about the 1.5 jack to USB adapter will it work to play music if i plugged in a USB stick? Read More
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5S Rear Door Speakers not working by klipz16
Hi, I would like to ask if someone here knows why the rear door speakers of the 2014 Nissan Altima is not working? I still did not go to the workshop of nissan to check it..
for cars that dont have USB drive or bluetooth, any alternative if i want to play music using a usb stick or comng from phone without need of any wiring installation? Read More
Car Transfer because of Exit from Old Company and Entry to a Company by Ronmartz
I've got my new 2014 Hyundai Accent and it is 11 months old. I loved the car and wanted to keep it. Unfortunately, I will leave my company this End of June, 2014 and they will send me back to my home country with a final exit visa. I have found ...
how long it took you to receive the car from your application? Read More
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5S Rear Door Speakers not working by klipz16
Hi, I would like to ask if someone here knows why the rear door speakers of the 2014 Nissan Altima is not working? I still did not go to the workshop of nissan to check it..
was planning to go to them but saw Autostar deals so I might end up with them... Read More
2014 Nissan Altima 2.5S Rear Door Speakers not working by klipz16
Hi, I would like to ask if someone here knows why the rear door speakers of the 2014 Nissan Altima is not working? I still did not go to the workshop of nissan to check it..
which dealership you got your car? Read More
Nissan Sunny 2014 vs Kia Rio 4 Door Sedan 2014
i am referring to their sedan variants (4 doors) Read More
Nissan Sunny 2014 vs Kia Rio 4 Door Sedan 2014
I will be using the car for city driving mostly. If you are to choose between the two, which one best to pick for reliability and value for money? Read More
Car Transfer because of Exit from Old Company and Entry to a Company by Ronmartz
I've got my new 2014 Hyundai Accent and it is 11 months old. I loved the car and wanted to keep it. Unfortunately, I will leave my company this End of June, 2014 and they will send me back to my home country with a final exit visa. I have found ...
I need feedback regarding your personal experience with Al Yusr installment as I am planning to have my car (Kia) finance through them...do they have grace period for late payments? will the car be released through them or through Kia showroom? Read More