

Dave-KSA
American °µÍø½ûÇø in Saudi Arabia
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American
Lives in Jizan
Registration: 19 October 2010
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RELEASE TO A COMPETITOR COMPANY by ppthelord
I was under my fathers sponsorship on student profession and after getting a Job offer in Jeddah I got transferred to my company's sponsorship and its on Labour profession now. I am working for the same company since four years. I have received an ...

I know of people whose company did transfer their Iqama, and they never left the country. But I think it's the exception rather than the rule. Imagine if it was common practice. Some of us would be jumping from employer to employer like fleas on ... Read More


RELEASE TO A COMPETITOR COMPANY by ppthelord
I was under my fathers sponsorship on student profession and after getting a Job offer in Jeddah I got transferred to my company's sponsorship and its on Labour profession now. I am working for the same company since four years. I have received an ...

I'm not an expert, but based on what I've seen from my organization, and observing how they have dealt with departing employees wanting a transfer, it all comes down to the mood of the person in charge of making the decision. They can do it if they ... Read More


5 good reasons for living in Saudi Arabia by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Saudi Arabia, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien

The man asked for 5 reasons, so I gave him 5 reasons Read More


5 good reasons for living in Saudi Arabia by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Saudi Arabia, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien

1)money 2)money 3)money 4)money 5) it's tax-free Read More


Jazan? by °µÍø½ûÇøabroad
Hi I have been offered a position in Jazan and will be living on a compound in shared accommodation with one other °µÍø½ûÇø. I would appreciate any info about Jazan anyone can offer. From what I have read, it does not seem to have the same ...

I work here in Jizan, and I'm an °µÍø½ûÇø. I'm not sure who you are working with, but I assume that it's at Jazan Economic City Polytechnic college, as only it, and Jazan University even have °µÍø½ûÇøs employed. Except for two employers, there are no ... Read More


Update: Is my salary good enough by sohail7
Hi All, I made a post few days ago asking your opinion about the salary offered to me by a university for the position of assistant professor. The employer offered me basic salary of 8000 + 2500 for accommodation + healthcare + air tickets. I have ...

You don't have to do anything you don't want to do. They are just trying to scare you. They won't take the time and spend the money to file a lawsuit. They will just continue their personnel search.If they haven't made your Iqama yet, you aren't an ... Read More


any infos about Al Baha? by Om Rydan
I plan to move with my husband and 2 kids to Al Baha end of the year. Is there a community of ladies for spend time together? As I saw, Al Baha isn`t so big but still difficult to understand what is availible there to buy, like furniture and staff ...

Hi Sandra, Unfortunately, I can;t help you about Al Baha. I don't even know where it is; never heard of it; but I assumed it's in KSA, since your post came here to this forum. Anyway, the reason I'm responding is to suggest that you ask your ... Read More


PRISON IN SAUDI by Wendy's Father
Anybody give me an idea of the prison conditions in Saudi? Is there anybody in prison in Saudi Arabia due to construction accidents? I am an engineer and there has been an accident in our project last June 10, 2012. One laborer is dead and case is ...

Well, I guess it depends on who was accidently killed on the site. If it was Saudi, you'd be looking at serious prison time or worse! A westerner or other non-third country °µÍø½ûÇø, maybe looking at some legal punitive action, but nothing too ... Read More


Saudi temperatures could hit 70° Celcius this summer by TheLegendLeads
:mad: http://en-maktoob.news.yahoo.com/saudi-temperatures-could-hit-70%C2%B0-celcius-this-summer.html

It's extremely hard to believe that the temperature would reach 70 celcius in our lifetime, or even many lifetimes from now. Scientists do know, that eventually, our sun will die, like any star eventually will, and when it does, it will expand to ... Read More


Why Westerners Text More Than They Call?! by Aminstar2
Isn't it a chicken/egg scenario? Is texting cheap in the west because people tend to text more than they call? or is it because texting is cheap, people are encouraged to text more? I see texting is usually less social and less interactive. ...

It's cheaper to text. Next topic? Read More


What's your plan this Ramadan ? by ghanshyampdave
Hi all, I would like to know what the °µÍø½ûÇøs do during the month of Ramadan.

Back in Thailand, to my family and home. Getting my sanity back Read More


Crown Prince has died by gashead
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-18470718

I understand they've already selected another elderly family member, himself in frail health, to replace him. Read More


who wants to experience the saudi culture ? by sarah110
Hi everyone my name is sarah and I'm saudi I read most of topics here and I love them but unfortunately I found out that you know nothing about us saudies . Therefore I'm giving you the chance to experience our culture . If you love to be my ...

I think most of us know plenty about Saudi culture, as we are immersed in it, so we get all the culture we can stand, and then some. Read More


High cost of living in Jazan by Wendy's Father
Hello fellow filipinos. In case you are going to work in Jazan (Jizan) be prepared for a surprise. Besides from being backwards and ugly as compared to other cities of Saudi Arabia, the cost of room rent is also very high. One room without a ...

I work here in Jizan, too. It's expensive, and it's a ghetto. Long neglected by the rest of Saudi Arabia, it's considered an extension of Yemen, rather than a true KSA town. Really 3rd world compared to other cities in KSA. However, all that ... Read More


Is there a good location to watch Euro 2012 football? by Rob80
Hello all, Very new to Riyadh and would like to view the football, especially the ENgland vs Sweden game. Could anyone recommend a location to watch the tournament? Thank you.

CNN might be a good place to view highlights, as so far, its mostly riots and killing in the streets. Sorry I know that wasn't helpful at all, but I couldn't resist...:D Read More