ExpatPro
American looking for information about Saudi Arabia
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School Assessment
Annie786, I am in the same boat as you for assessment, but don't have problem with kids English. I believe they provide all help that is needed to get the kids upto speed with Englinsh fluency (for what they charge for fees, they will do whatever ... Read More
school options in Jubail by Chayan
moving from sunny california to "sunny" Jubail...any info on schools (other than ISG) will be appreciated. Got 3 kids in grades 6,5,1. Looking for schools with strong academics. Thank you.
Hello Chayan...its been a long time since you started this thread, can you provide us all an update on where you finally enrolled your kids into and any other useful info you may want to share. All others, please share your thoughts comparing ... Read More
Apartments in Royal Commission Area plus Dos and Don'ts by ExpatPro
Hello all. I have some idea of villas in Royal Commission area from another thread here, but there is not enough information for apartments. What do good, at least 3 bedroom, family apartments cost for renting in the Royal Commission area? Will ...
^^^BUMPING UP^^^ Close to 200 views and no useful replies?! I hope Jubail is not so dull actually! Read More
JUC female branch and it was AWFUL! by kathiri
Hi All, I just had an interview with JUC female branch [b](Jubail University College)[/b] and it was AWFUL! I wanted to ask if anyone else had such an experience with them - or maybe I'm just imagining it? The problems I had were as follows: 1. ...
Just don't stress yourself out. I think they were not interested in hiring you to begin with, but had to conduct the interview and make offer etc only to show to their superiors that they DID IT. Or you were probably more qualified (read better) ... Read More
Apartments in Royal Commission Area plus Dos and Don'ts by ExpatPro
Hello all. I have some idea of villas in Royal Commission area from another thread here, but there is not enough information for apartments. What do good, at least 3 bedroom, family apartments cost for renting in the Royal Commission area? Will ...
No replies but many views! So should I assume there are no apartments/flats in Royal Commission area (I guess they call them 'flats' there)?? Or is it that not many people live in/rent flats in Royal Commission area? Any clues, ideas, comments, ... Read More
Apartments in Royal Commission Area plus Dos and Don'ts
Hello all. I have some idea of villas in Royal Commission area from another thread here, but there is not enough information for apartments. What do good, at least 3 bedroom, family apartments cost for renting in the Royal Commission area? Will ... Read More
sadara supervisor salary and benefits package by frazzla
hi all, been offered a job at sadara as gc 14 general supervisor ii based in jubail and was wondering if i could pick your collective brains to make sense of this offer. i'd love to move back to the middle east with my wife and child but not ...
You'll need to provide more info to get comments that make sense. What is your field, education, experience, citizenship, etc... Read More
Mobile Phone Options in Jubail by yelneedi
Dear Friends, What are the differnt mobile phone options in Jubail? Does the service provider provide the mobile phone if you take a 2 year contract? OR we need to buy the mobile phone and take the post paid connection? Inside the ...
Are nano SIM cards available for iPhone 5? What is the network speed like? Is there 4G or LTE available or 3G?? Read More
information please by annie786
Hello everyone! I am Annie from the Netherlands and I am hoping that someone can help in answering some questions. We are moving to Jubail end of this year, with two children ages 9 and 5. - What are your experiences with the International School of ...
Annie, Sorry to have you all worked up and worried with the environmental concerns I pointed out, but I think you'll have to take it with a grain of salt. Your kids live in a confined space with no outside air, all indoor dry heated air in cold ... Read More
Compound in royal commission area by chris 3644
Hi all, Could someone please tell me the name and contact details of the compound in royal commission area near the Fanteer mall Cheers Chris
Roopster, Thanks for the info. I will look forward for your update. Can you provide a local land mark where these places are located. I searched in Google maps, and found Rezayat Plaza. Is this it? I noticed you live in CCC compound by Bajrai ... Read More
information please by annie786
Hello everyone! I am Annie from the Netherlands and I am hoping that someone can help in answering some questions. We are moving to Jubail end of this year, with two children ages 9 and 5. - What are your experiences with the International School of ...
Hello Roop, Your responses were excellent and helpful not only to Annie but also to me and others, I am sure. Annie raises a very valid concern about her kids with asthma/bronchitis. Jubail is an industrial area, so I am not sure if this will ... Read More
is isg school okay for muslim pakistani children?
Hi Nina_84, I have seen a lot of people prefer British system. So how different is this British system or it is just that there are more religious studies options in the British school you mention? Read More
Compound in royal commission area by chris 3644
Hi all, Could someone please tell me the name and contact details of the compound in royal commission area near the Fanteer mall Cheers Chris
Hello Roopster, Thank you for adding your details to the other Housing Survey thread! Since you are in Jubail, what do you recommend for a temporary stay for a month or two or till I find housing. I will be coming alone, try to find good housing, ... Read More
Jubail Housing Survey - What are YOU paying? by ExpatPro
I have tried searching for housing information in Jubail all over but find there is very little available. On this forum also, there are a lot of queries but many have a useless response saying "Hello dear...hope some helps you!" or "Hello dear, ...
Bumping up after a long while...please post your info. Thx. Read More
Jubail Housing Survey - What are YOU paying? by ExpatPro
I have tried searching for housing information in Jubail all over but find there is very little available. On this forum also, there are a lot of queries but many have a useless response saying "Hello dear...hope some helps you!" or "Hello dear, ...
Thank you jumbosid for sharing your information. It is very helpful. We only have very few (three to be precise) people add their information. Out of them, MMaris' information appears "doubtful". I am starting to wonder if this forum really ... Read More
Jubail housing ?? by valleygirl
Can anyone tell me if 130,000 SAR/yearly will be enough for a nice secure compound? We need a 4 bedroom and I am having a hard time finding not only housing compounds that are available but I cannot find anything about the amounts...PLEASE HELP!!
andrew417, any luck or update to share? Thanks in advance. Read More
Jubail Housing Survey - What are YOU paying? by ExpatPro
I have tried searching for housing information in Jubail all over but find there is very little available. On this forum also, there are a lot of queries but many have a useless response saying "Hello dear...hope some helps you!" or "Hello dear, ...
Why are people so shy or reluctant to add their information? Why not add your friend's information if you don't want to add your own? Let's build this Survey folks, it will be very helpful for everyone in the near future. Read More
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Jubail housing ?? by valleygirl
Can anyone tell me if 130,000 SAR/yearly will be enough for a nice secure compound? We need a 4 bedroom and I am having a hard time finding not only housing compounds that are available but I cannot find anything about the amounts...PLEASE HELP!!
Thanks to all for getting back... valleygirl, looks like you are all set for now, Jeddah is more of a cosmopolitan city compared to others in KSA I hear. So all the best! nayah, I will wait for your reply. andrew417, sorry to hear about the ... Read More
Jubail Housing Survey - What are YOU paying? by ExpatPro
I have tried searching for housing information in Jubail all over but find there is very little available. On this forum also, there are a lot of queries but many have a useless response saying "Hello dear...hope some helps you!" or "Hello dear, ...
Replying to ^bump^ this thread up on the list. Please add your info to this thread in the specified format. Thanks! Read More
Jubail housing ?? by valleygirl
Can anyone tell me if 130,000 SAR/yearly will be enough for a nice secure compound? We need a 4 bedroom and I am having a hard time finding not only housing compounds that are available but I cannot find anything about the amounts...PLEASE HELP!!
valleygirl, any luck or updates? Someone please reply to my earlier questions...nayah, komsee, safamv?? andrew417, how did you make out with your search? Any luck...will appreciate any info / updates. Thanks! Read More
Jubail Housing Survey - What are YOU paying? by ExpatPro
I have tried searching for housing information in Jubail all over but find there is very little available. On this forum also, there are a lot of queries but many have a useless response saying "Hello dear...hope some helps you!" or "Hello dear, ...
what is the minimum salary is required to have your fmaily with you in jubail ?Faraz, please READ and UNDERSTAND the subject of this thread. It says "Jubail Housing Survey - What are YOU paying?". It is intended to gather information in a specific ... Read More
Jubail Housing Survey - What are YOU paying? by ExpatPro
I have tried searching for housing information in Jubail all over but find there is very little available. On this forum also, there are a lot of queries but many have a useless response saying "Hello dear...hope some helps you!" or "Hello dear, ...
A_K. and MMaris, Thanks for your contributions. MMaris, ISG Jubail does NOT provide bus service for children outside Royal Commission area. So how are your kids going to ISG Jubail?? Please reply. All, please don't feel shy. This is an ... Read More
Jubail Housing Survey - What are YOU paying?
I have tried searching for housing information in Jubail all over but find there is very little available. On this forum also, there are a lot of queries but many have a useless response saying "Hello dear...hope some helps you!" or "Hello dear, ... Read More
Jubail housing ?? by valleygirl
Can anyone tell me if 130,000 SAR/yearly will be enough for a nice secure compound? We need a 4 bedroom and I am having a hard time finding not only housing compounds that are available but I cannot find anything about the amounts...PLEASE HELP!!
What is the price range of a 3 bedroom decent family home in the Royal Commission area (per year)? Can someone describe what a decent 3-4 bedroom family home (I guess they call them villas) in Royal Commission area has (not in a compound)? How ... Read More
SABIC Engineering Salary Grades and Info by ExpatPro
Hello all. Can anyone throw some light on Engineering Salary Grades in SABIC (Jubail)? I am aware there are payrolls based on passport you hold, so these Salaries/Grades must vary on different passport groups. I am looking for information for ...
Dear Komsee, thank you for your generosity and offering to help. I appreciate it. Can you tell what the grades numbers stand for? How do these correspond to the years of experience? Like, what grade does a fresh graduate with a Bachelor's degree ... Read More
SABIC Engineering Salary Grades and Info by ExpatPro
Hello all. Can anyone throw some light on Engineering Salary Grades in SABIC (Jubail)? I am aware there are payrolls based on passport you hold, so these Salaries/Grades must vary on different passport groups. I am looking for information for ...
Dear Komsee, Thank you for the excellent side-by-side comparison. May I know the source of this information? You mentioned it is for SABIC, but is it official SABIC information or is it an estimate based on your general observances and ... Read More
SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE IN SABIC by carwhacko
GOOD DAY! I'M A NEWBIE HERE. I JUST WANT TO KNOW WHAT ARE THE USUAL SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE OF AN ANALYZER SPECIALIST IN SAUDI METHANOL SABIC? FOR A FILIPINO? IS HOUSING AND CAR FREE? OR GIVEN IN ALLOWANCES? HOW ABOUT BASIC SALARY? THANK YOU TO ...
ARAMCO & SABIC are different in their business, i totally agree with brother Saimans. so it's not possible to compare between these two companies...You hit the nail right on the head Komsee, but I don't see how you agree with saimans. He is ... Read More
SABIC Engineering Salary Grades and Info by ExpatPro
Hello all. Can anyone throw some light on Engineering Salary Grades in SABIC (Jubail)? I am aware there are payrolls based on passport you hold, so these Salaries/Grades must vary on different passport groups. I am looking for information for ...
I know my answers won't help, here is my feedback based on usual policies and procedures.Thanks for taking time to post your comments. They do help in a way, at least they get a conversation started. So thanks again! Just like millions of other ... Read More
SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE IN SABIC by carwhacko
GOOD DAY! I'M A NEWBIE HERE. I JUST WANT TO KNOW WHAT ARE THE USUAL SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE OF AN ANALYZER SPECIALIST IN SAUDI METHANOL SABIC? FOR A FILIPINO? IS HOUSING AND CAR FREE? OR GIVEN IN ALLOWANCES? HOW ABOUT BASIC SALARY? THANK YOU TO ...
Sorry, But its nowhere near to ARAMCO !!! :PWhy is that so? You probably have a good basis for such a statement? Will appreciate if you can share your thoughts as to what SABIC lacks that ARAMCO has with some examples? Thanks! Read More
SABIC Engineering Salary Grades and Info by ExpatPro
Hello all. Can anyone throw some light on Engineering Salary Grades in SABIC (Jubail)? I am aware there are payrolls based on passport you hold, so these Salaries/Grades must vary on different passport groups. I am looking for information for ...
BUMPING UP THIS TOPIC...Can someone please throw our some facts or opinions? Read More
SABIC Engineering Salary Grades and Info
Hello all. Can anyone throw some light on Engineering Salary Grades in SABIC (Jubail)? I am aware there are payrolls based on passport you hold, so these Salaries/Grades must vary on different passport groups. I am looking for information for ... Read More
Cost of living and salary in Jubail by IMUHAMMAD
Hi All, i have been offered to work in SABIC by contracting company. I am Mechanical Engineer with 12 years of experiance. Currently working in canada. I have been offered 20000 Saudi Riyal per month in salary, 5000 per month housing allowance and ...
To the OP IMUHAMMAD: So what finally happened? Did you accept the offer? Will appreciate your reply. Read More