fondue
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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Registration: 08 June 2013
Furnished Apartment in Makkah - cost? availability? July/August 2013 by fondue
Does anyone know where I can get information on a reasonably-priced furnished one-room apartment (for husband and wife) in Makkah for either July or August? I'm looking for something a half kilometer (max) from the Haram. Anyone know what I might ...
Hope something doable comes up! I'll have to get some information while I'm still here. I know it's going to get more difficult with each passing day, but you never know! Thanks for the reply. 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 cant leave in ERE and come back on a work visa if you have been living here in KSA as a dependent. You need to exit first and then come back on the work visa. You cannot do transfer as well while being a dependent through the normal ... 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 cant leave in ERE and come back on a work visa if you have been living here in KSA as a dependent. You need to exit first and then come back on the work visa. You cannot do transfer as well while being a dependent through the normal channels.You ... Read More
Spoiled Children & Adults! by fondue
[b]Have you noticed that some kids in Saudi Arabia are spoiled? Well they are, right along with many kids all over the world. (Don't get me started on yuppies' kids in Boston; I feel sorry for my cousin who's raising her kids there!) Anyway, wanted ...
Actually, I was talking about the kids in the article. They are, I believe, from America. :) However, you'll find spoiled kids everywhere; Saudi Arabia & the US are certainly no exceptions! Read More
Riyadh Map. Add places!!! by Freshlikesushi
So, i started a google maps that everyone can edit. http://goo.gl/maps/8sbKP that is the link. Add places as accurate as possible please. make sure you post a minimum: Name of places Short description Any tips or whatever about the place. your ...
Dear Freshlikesushi, Thanks so much for taking the trouble to put together this map! Extremely helpful for people who are new to Riyadh, especially in a country where info travels so slowly! Sorry to hear that people are messing up the map. ... Read More
Kingdom Compound Coffee Morning by CAF
Ladies (And Gents) For those of you not working during the day, Kingdom Compound is hosting a Coffee morning, but its really a huge Market, tomorrow, Monday from 9-1130am. All of the Expat women can attend, not so sure about the men, but I have ...
That's great! Do they sell books? Thanks. Read More
Can you bring perfume with you back to Saudi?
Has anyone successfully brought back perfumes with them from the States? I've heard that Saudi customs doesn't allow it because of the alcohol. Is this true? Thanks. Read More
Spoiled Children & Adults! by fondue
[b]Have you noticed that some kids in Saudi Arabia are spoiled? Well they are, right along with many kids all over the world. (Don't get me started on yuppies' kids in Boston; I feel sorry for my cousin who's raising her kids there!) Anyway, wanted ...
Honestly, I feel really sorry for the kids. They are being raised with such a materialistic attitude. The parents are just setting the kids up for disappointment and discontent. And what's really sad is that I know so many parents who are like ... Read More
Furnished Apartment in Makkah - cost? availability? July/August 2013 by fondue
Does anyone know where I can get information on a reasonably-priced furnished one-room apartment (for husband and wife) in Makkah for either July or August? I'm looking for something a half kilometer (max) from the Haram. Anyone know what I might ...
Got it, thanks! I understand about personal numbers not being allowed, for safety's sake. Personally, I would never give out my contact information to anyone I don't know! By contact numbers I meant company/agency numbers that are generally ... 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
Does anyone know if it's possible for a woman who leaves on exit/re-entry for vacation to come back to Saudi on an employment visa with a company? I've been under my husband as a dependent, but my company-to-be wants me to enter under their ... Read More
Spoiled Children & Adults!
Have you noticed that some kids in Saudi Arabia are spoiled? Well they are, right along with many kids all over the world. (Don't get me started on yuppies' kids in Boston; I feel sorry for my cousin who's raising her kids there!) Anyway, wanted to ... Read More
Living in Madinah as a single woman?? by musaafira
[b]Hello everyone! I am considering work in Madinah as an ESL teacher, but I would have to live there alone without family. I was wondering if anyone can advise me on that? Are there any people here on the forum from Madinah? Thanks![/b]
i dont know, maybe if you see a post which is not beneficial and you go directly to check whether he is pakistani or not. i dont see all the post are beneficial here, what is the title of EB ??? ( share your expat experience ) that cant be always ... Read More
Living in Madinah as a single woman?? by musaafira
[b]Hello everyone! I am considering work in Madinah as an ESL teacher, but I would have to live there alone without family. I was wondering if anyone can advise me on that? Are there any people here on the forum from Madinah? Thanks![/b]
Actually, it's more that they are not able to. There are countless Muslims who want to live in these two cities, but it's almost impossible because the competition is fierce. Any given position brings literally thousands of CVs & applicants. ... Read More
Furnished Apartment in Makkah - cost? availability? July/August 2013
Does anyone know where I can get information on a reasonably-priced furnished one-room apartment (for husband and wife) in Makkah for either July or August? I'm looking for something a half kilometer (max) from the Haram. Anyone know what I might ... Read More
Moving to Jeddah (JKS) - what are your top ten tips? by ieuan1
Hi all Just accepted a job at JKS to start in August 2013. What are best tips anyone can give me re. moving, stuff to bring with me / buy there, cost of living in sharbatly village (for using facilities etc or anything else! Any info on anything ...
Absolutely. Unless of course the air-conditioning requires it! :D Read More
job offer at Makkah/forum opinion by omert
aoa.i am new to this blog.trying to find my way arround.i have few questions.i have recently been offered a speacialist job at a private hospital in Makkah.offer is 16000 SR/month + furnished acc and free transp/medical.queries are as follows: 1) ...
Working as a doctor in Makkah is very difficult, from what I've heard. It is different from working anywhere else, even Madinah. My friend works as a cancer specialist in Makkah and she wants to quit every week. (She is Palestinian, raised in ... Read More