justadude
American looking for information about Oman
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Lives in Salalah
Registration: 10 February 2013
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Entry/Exit Visa
Hello all, Has anyone heard if Saudi employers are no longer issuing the paper Entry/Exit Visas for leaving and returning to Saudi? I was told be a couple of people. Just trying to confirm. Thanks. Read More
No Iqamah yet, no bank account - Any money transfer services in Jubail by justadude
Hello all, I have to wire/transfer money but do not have my iqamah yet to use bank services. Are there money transfer services in Jubail like MoneyGram or Western Union? If so, please provide location. Thank you.
Getting the iqama depends on the efficiency of your employer. Getting a bank account is done instantly once you have an iqamah. Just decide on a bank and go to the nearest branch. Make sure you have all of your docs with you to avoid having to ... Read More
No Iqamah yet, no bank account - Any money transfer services in Jubail by justadude
Hello all, I have to wire/transfer money but do not have my iqamah yet to use bank services. Are there money transfer services in Jubail like MoneyGram or Western Union? If so, please provide location. Thank you.
If you do not have a bank account, I would ask a friend who has an account to transfer the money through their account, and give them the money. Most, if not all, of the money transfer services provided in Jubail are connected to a bank and requires ... Read More
No Iqamah yet, no bank account - Any money transfer services in Jubail by justadude
Hello all, I have to wire/transfer money but do not have my iqamah yet to use bank services. Are there money transfer services in Jubail like MoneyGram or Western Union? If so, please provide location. Thank you.
Thanks guys, as an FYI, I went to downtown Jubail (balad) and the Western Union was considered a service of the bank for account holders. It didn't operate as a stand alone service. They told me I had to open an account. I took your other advice and ... Read More
No Iqamah yet, no bank account - Any money transfer services in Jubail
Hello all, I have to wire/transfer money but do not have my iqamah yet to use bank services. Are there money transfer services in Jubail like MoneyGram or Western Union? If so, please provide location. Thank you. Read More
Are you afraid of dying one day? by hutkgjf
we all gonna die one day. We aren't going to live forever ( are we? ) we will leave this beautiful world behind, The only dangerous thing that has ever happened to us is that we were born because we can die at any time. Any thoughts?
I'm not afraid of dying. But I do admit I'm afraid of how I will die. For example, I hate flying because of the torment of falling 35,000 feet. That's just too much torture for me. Or freezing in the water like in the movie Titanic...that's just way ... Read More
Could be a woman and a man, really friends??... by latngirl001
most of the time, i see one of those end getting in love... i mean, real friendship, with no second intention, u know, to know somebody will come when you need... o ready to listen when you wanna talk. i hope is possible.
Anything is possible. So the simple answer to the question is "Yes". But the circumstances and endurance of the friendship is the X factor. Some people are friends because one of them got stuck in the "friend zone,"...LOL...and doesn't want to be ... 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 ...
Hello all, Does anyone have experience bringing a mobile phone bought in the U.S. to Saudi? I assume that all I would need is a SIM card from Mobily or STC, and the smart phone (e.g. Android or Blackberry) would work just fine, but I could be ... Read More
Volunteering Opportunities by justadude
Are there any volunteer opportunities in Jubail? Any social service programs to help children, elderly, those with physical and mental disabilities, poor, homeless, etc?
Thanks for your response Aur茅lie. Since I'm not looking for "work" per se, I'm not sure the job section would be the best choice. But I guess it wouldn't hurt to try. Read More
Volunteering Opportunities
Are there any volunteer opportunities in Jubail? Any social service programs to help children, elderly, those with physical and mental disabilities, poor, homeless, etc? Read More
Does this sound correct? by justadude
Hello. Can anyone advise the grade level and basic salary to expect as an Assistant Professor at JIC? I'm from the U.S., have a PhD, and have taught 2 yrs on the college/university level, but have over 10 yrs of full-time work experience. Also, are ...
Thanks for the reply HRGuru. But I was able to find out some offers that were far below market value when considering specifics of job, employee qualifications, and experience. I guess there's no true way to gauge salary expectations in Saudi ... Read More
Does this sound correct? by justadude
Hello. Can anyone advise the grade level and basic salary to expect as an Assistant Professor at JIC? I'm from the U.S., have a PhD, and have taught 2 yrs on the college/university level, but have over 10 yrs of full-time work experience. Also, are ...
Thanks Popli. I appreciate the reply. I'm always told about the passport advantage, but I haven't experienced it when previously working in Saudi. Also my colleague, who's also an American Phd with plenty of work experience, but just 2 yrs of ... Read More
Does this sound correct? by justadude
Hello. Can anyone advise the grade level and basic salary to expect as an Assistant Professor at JIC? I'm from the U.S., have a PhD, and have taught 2 yrs on the college/university level, but have over 10 yrs of full-time work experience. Also, are ...
That's great news. Thanks for the quick response saimans. Do you happen to know someone who could be helpful on the other questions? It's so difficult to gauge salaries. I get so much conflicting info. Read More
Does this sound correct?
Hello. Can anyone advise the grade level and basic salary to expect as an Assistant Professor at JIC? I'm from the U.S., have a PhD, and have taught 2 yrs on the college/university level, but have over 10 yrs of full-time work experience. Also, are ... Read More