iaminriyadh
Filipino expat in Saudi Arabia
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49
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About me
Filipino
Lives in Jubail
Speaks English, Filipino and teenie weenie bit of Arabic
Registration: 02 February 2015
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previous company harrassing by ricokints
Hi to all! Anyone who can advice me of my current situation. It is my 3rd time to be transferred to a new company. Now the current company terminated me with a small reason but was managed to asked to be transferred. Now the day after the last ...
Hi Make sure that your new company is already processing your transfer. Get a stamped letter from your new company stating that your transfer under their sponsorship and iqama renewal is already in process. If you've transferred already, your ... Read More
How to obtain a copy of final exit visa? by Felafel
Hi there! I'm also an expat who came back to my country of origin. I worked in ksa for two years. Before leaving the kingdom, my boss informed me that my exit visa is electronic so no need for him to give me any paper or document. I just ...
Did they provide you with a printout? Read More
How to obtain a copy of final exit visa? by Felafel
Hi there! I'm also an expat who came back to my country of origin. I worked in ksa for two years. Before leaving the kingdom, my boss informed me that my exit visa is electronic so no need for him to give me any paper or document. I just ...
I don't know about India, but in The Philippines, nobody that I know. Somebody told me that they erase your final exit visa from the Jawasat system once you have left KSA and your final exit visa has been used. So, you can no longer get a ... Read More
Toyota Fortuner or Ford Explorer ? by nimmiboy
I'm planning to buy a used SUV preferably 7 seats because of my family (3 adult and 3 child under age of 10) within range of 40-45K. May I know based on you guys preference, which SUV you guys might considered for the following for your next ...
Explorer, of course! Read More
Top 5 (Midrange) Restaurants in Riyadh by dandaman
Hi everyone, My wife and I recently arrived in Riyadh and have so far only eaten out at the Najd Village near to Prince Sultan University. We would appreciate your advice on which restaurant next to choose. What do you think are the top 5 midrange ...
Kruathai! It has the best Thai food.. I didn't include it on my list because it isn't really midrange. Super super cheap! :D ..now I'm hungry. bring me back to Riyadh!! :( Read More
Top 5 (Midrange) Restaurants in Riyadh by dandaman
Hi everyone, My wife and I recently arrived in Riyadh and have so far only eaten out at the Najd Village near to Prince Sultan University. We would appreciate your advice on which restaurant next to choose. What do you think are the top 5 midrange ...
Furusato for Japanese Mirage/Diamond Restaurants and Elements Restaurant at the Four Seasons in Kingdom Tower. Read More
Does anyone know a good physiotherapist in Riyadh, by basit82
Hi I am looking for a physiotherapist who can help us with our daughter, she went a brain surgery in Jun and has weakness on the right side of the body. We need someone who can come to our house and give physiotherapy sessions. Regards, Sultan ...
Contact Al Warood Medical Center 470-3355 Read More
Depression, Homesickness and Loneliness, How did you deal with it? by iaminriyadh
I met a good friend when I was still working in Riyadh. We both have resigned and I went back to The Philippines while she got a new job in Dammam. Like some private hospitals, they weren't allowed to go outside the accommodation except for a ...
the problem with KSA is that they treat expat like slaves. I thought we go there looking for job and they want our skill. Why refusing people to go outside and socialise with friends? Do they not understand Maslow Hierarchy of needs? My advice is ... Read More
Can a non-Moslem work in Madinah? by iaminriyadh
Hi! I have just been called for a good job offer in a hospital in Madinah. I know in Maccah, non-Moslems are not allowed to go there. Is it the same for Madinah? I hope anyone can answer me. Thank you!
Yes its the same for medina i guessThanks. That's what I was thinking and I told the agency I am Catholic and she said it's okay. I have to clear this up with them. Read More
Can a non-Moslem work in Madinah?
Hi! I have just been called for a good job offer in a hospital in Madinah. I know in Maccah, non-Moslems are not allowed to go there. Is it the same for Madinah? I hope anyone can answer me. Thank you! Read More
Resigning within the signed contract by ChristopherO.
Good day to all, I would like to ask what are things that I will encounter once I decided to resign after 1 year with the company instead of completing the 2 years signed contract. I am planning to resign due to personal reasons. My Iqama will ...
Thanks dear, I am planning to render 1 month notice period for that same reason. What's bothering me if I will be paying something to them.In our hospital, those who resigned earlier did have to buy out their contract. Talk to your HR. Read More
car lease transfer - need help by marines1960
I already resigned from my company and I was accepted in other company but I have a Renault Car at ANB thru bank financing and I am worried that if I cannot find a friend or anybody to transfer the car I will encounter problem at Saudi Immigration ...
Hello! This happened to my dad. You will not be given an exit visa if you have any pending loans i.e. car loans. If the car's ownership is under your name, it should be shown that you have sold that car prior to leaving or else, they ... Read More
Resigning within the signed contract by ChristopherO.
Good day to all, I would like to ask what are things that I will encounter once I decided to resign after 1 year with the company instead of completing the 2 years signed contract. I am planning to resign due to personal reasons. My Iqama will ...
Since you're resigning earlier than what they expected, I suggest you render your notice earlier than a month to give them ample time to find a replacement for you. Do this just to avoid getting asked to extend for that reason. This happened to ... Read More
Teaching English in Saudi by felixortizszewiel
Hello everyone, nice to virtually meet you all. I am a soon-to-be married British national looking to teach English in Saudi and would love any advice that you guy might be able to give me. My partner is also a teacher and we will be looking for ...
From my experience here with several different places. Always assume the worst, if you give any place here the benefit of the doubt about anything it will be to your detriment. Ask for pictures of where you will live. Require to talk to several ... Read More
Facial piercings in Riyadh.Will I get into problems or end in jail? by LindsayLouise
While I was in the UK recently, I decided to get my septum pierced (small bullring in the middle of nose) without any thought to acceptability in Saudi Arabia. I'm back here now, in Riyadh, and I'm wondering if having this facial piercing ...
Hi! Not at all. I'm a Filipino who worked in a hospital sporting a nose piercing (just a stud) and an eyebrow bar. The nose stud is pretty common but septum rings and eyebrow bars are pretty rare. My boss of course frowned upon the eyebrow bar ... Read More