oilsand
Canadian looking for information about Saudi Arabia
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Registration: 15 September 2013
Visa for my wife by CED1974
Dear All, I am French and I will be moving to saudi Arabia (Ryad) soon for a one year contract. I would like to bring my wife with me. Could any one let me know the procedure and how long it takes? Thank you in advance for your answers. Rgds
Sorry never heard of working visit visa, as per my knowledge you will need iqama in order to work here. Without Iqama you can not to any thing here. Read More
Visa for my wife by CED1974
Dear All, I am French and I will be moving to saudi Arabia (Ryad) soon for a one year contract. I would like to bring my wife with me. Could any one let me know the procedure and how long it takes? Thank you in advance for your answers. Rgds
you have couple of options here. 1) Visit Visa: You can apply for their visit visa, requirements are less and it is much quicker. disadvantage is that your kids will not be able to go to school and the visa is valid for 3 months (with option to ... Read More
Visa for my wife by CED1974
Dear All, I am French and I will be moving to saudi Arabia (Ryad) soon for a one year contract. I would like to bring my wife with me. Could any one let me know the procedure and how long it takes? Thank you in advance for your answers. Rgds
Usually Engineers do have family status, but check your contract if the expense will be covered by your company or you have to take the cost. Read More
Perform Ummarah on visit visa by oilsand
My parent will coming on visit visa. can they perform Ummarah?
This is exactly what I was discussing with my friend, there is nothing stopping you from doing Ummarah once you are here, but we have to respect the rules of the country and should not go against it. just to be in the safe side just do ummarah on ... Read More
Squash, Bandminton... looking for a sports partner in Jubail industrai
I am looking for some one who wants to play squash, badminton and other sports. please contact me if you are currently in Jubail Industrial city (Royal Commission) Read More
Western Expats wearing Niqab? by MissRSMK
I am not Muslim or from the Gulf. I am debating about buying a Niqab. As I already cover my hair whenever I leave my compound I would not like to stand out when I am in public. I am an American and would like to be as respectful as possible when I ...
:D Because it's 2015 :cool: Read More
Western Expats wearing Niqab? by MissRSMK
I am not Muslim or from the Gulf. I am debating about buying a Niqab. As I already cover my hair whenever I leave my compound I would not like to stand out when I am in public. I am an American and would like to be as respectful as possible when I ...
Glad to save your day. Read More
Western Expats wearing Niqab? by MissRSMK
I am not Muslim or from the Gulf. I am debating about buying a Niqab. As I already cover my hair whenever I leave my compound I would not like to stand out when I am in public. I am an American and would like to be as respectful as possible when I ...
I will give you simple answer. No you don't have to wear Niqab. just cover your bidy with abbay (black gown) and you are good Read More
looking for friends in Jubail by samawa
hello friends, i m going to move to saudia jubail by this december. so want friends to get interect with & hangout in jubail. looking for families to have parties with.
Where is jubail you moving? new or old Jubail? Read More
Hiring a Maid in Saudi arabia by oilsand
For the last 2 month I have been struggling to find out, how can I hire/invite a maid from abroad. I was surprise to find a very easy quick solution. Just go to labor ministry with following documents. 1) Your salary certificate (attested from ...
They will give you the Visa slip on the spot. if you want a Philippine maid, let me know I can send you one agent info who is helping me to find a maid. Read More
Hiring a Maid in Saudi arabia by oilsand
For the last 2 month I have been struggling to find out, how can I hire/invite a maid from abroad. I was surprise to find a very easy quick solution. Just go to labor ministry with following documents. 1) Your salary certificate (attested from ...
Yes you have to pay 2000 SAR online through bank. SADAD. GOSI (General Organization of Social insurance) is a number usually on your Payslip, ask your employer (I think it is not it is critical paper but you never know what you visit them) It ... Read More
Hiring a Maid in Saudi arabia
For the last 2 month I have been struggling to find out, how can I hire/invite a maid from abroad. I was surprise to find a very easy quick solution. Just go to labor ministry with following documents. 1) Your salary certificate (attested from ... Read More
Perform Ummarah on visit visa by oilsand
My parent will coming on visit visa. can they perform Ummarah?
Great answer, I agree with this. thanks man! Read More
Perform Ummarah on visit visa by oilsand
My parent will coming on visit visa. can they perform Ummarah?
you are right my friend. I pledge to write down all my data properly from the reality of residence permit and the codification of data required to visit from the reality of his passport and pledge to provide appropriate family housing, medical ... Read More
Perform Ummarah on visit visa by oilsand
My parent will coming on visit visa. can they perform Ummarah?
I don't feel comfortable taking the for ummarah if it is not legal, I think doing Ummarah illegally can not benefit anyone. this is what I am trying to clarify :( Read More
Perform Ummarah on visit visa by oilsand
My parent will coming on visit visa. can they perform Ummarah?
Thank you for your reply, they are coming after Hajj, so that wont be an issue. Read More
Perform Ummarah on visit visa
My parent will coming on visit visa. can they perform Ummarah? Read More
Saudi Council of Engineers - certificates attestation time by smniyaz
Assalamo-Alaikum, I am a Civil Engineer by profession and my comany is in "green" category. Recently my company's administration told me to be registered on SCE for the renewal of my Iqama. On sunday 8-july-2012, I have registered online on SCE ...
Yes if your profession on visa have "Engineer" than you HAVE to register. Read More
Iqama for project Manager
But engineering council isn't it only for engineer professionals? as a project manager why do I have to register with them? Read More
Iqama for project Manager
I just came to KSA from Canada 2 days ago on project manager visa. Do I have get register with engineering council in order to get my iqama? Read More
Saudi Council of Engineers - certificates attestation time by smniyaz
Assalamo-Alaikum, I am a Civil Engineer by profession and my comany is in "green" category. Recently my company's administration told me to be registered on SCE for the renewal of my Iqama. On sunday 8-july-2012, I have registered online on SCE ...
I am coming to Saudi in 2 weeks, as all engineers have to register with the Council, can I get my new iqama and ID without or I have to apply for it right away inorder to get my Iqama? I have heard you cant do anything without the Iqama, cant even ... Read More
Visa for my wife by CED1974
Dear All, I am French and I will be moving to saudi Arabia (Ryad) soon for a one year contract. I would like to bring my wife with me. Could any one let me know the procedure and how long it takes? Thank you in advance for your answers. Rgds
I just have a quick question. Shouldn't your employer/contract holder be responsible to help you with the paper work so things are easy for you. I am coming to Saudi as an expat from Canada. My contract stated by visa status to be family and I have ... Read More
Relocating to Jubail from Canada
Thank for your reply, now I have to see how can I sell my stuff in 2-3 weeks yikess!! Read More
Relocating to Jubail from Canada
Hello, I am relocating to Jubail end of this month. I have couple of question. My company is not paying for relocation, so will it be worth shipping every thing to Jubail on my own expense or should I just buy it from Jubail? Same goes for the car Read More
Working in Jubail as contractor for Daral Riyadh
I will be working as project Engineer for Commissioning. 30K is the base salary, living allowance is around 100K a year. Read More
Working in Jubail as contractor for Daral Riyadh
So got an offer from maaden for a contract and then Daral Riyadh contacted me for visa purpose. The contract is for one year. My concerns are. 1) How easy is it to renew a contract or to find another one once it is finish. Just thinking about long ... Read More
Working for Maaden
I recently got a call confirmation that Maaden is offering me 2 year contract position as Electrical Engineer. I have following questions. 1) What kind of atmosphere do they have work? 2) I heard in Saudi Arabia, they treat Indian/Pakistani very ... Read More