Ali_N
Indian expat in Saudi Arabia
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Registration: 11 April 2015
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Job offer Riyadh - help needed on salary by aleeec
Hello everyone,I've been in discussions with a company based in Riyadh and have successfully cleared all the interviews. They've asked for my payslip to help determine my salary, and I've heard there's typically a 25% uplift involved. For context, ...
@AdamN Just negotiate on whatever the first offer is.Separate allowance for housing, schooling, yearly air tickets, health insurance, travel allowance and so on. No need to base it on your current salary Read More
Living cost Family of 5 in Riyadh and Jeddah by Kafka13
Hi, Saudi Arabia forum, It's my first post in this forum. I need your help, and I hope you don't mind.Currently, I'm in the final recruitment process with two different companies located in Riyadh and Jeddah. My concern is I still don't know the ...
@Kafka13 Hello,Numbeo numbers are almost true if you're looking for an Westerner lifestyle.If you look more towards an Asian frugal lifestyle, then in Riyad you can get 3 bedroom-bathroom flats for SR 35k per year. Cheaper schools where monthly fees ... Read More
Removal of travel ban due to unpaid debt to Saudi national by gracy jacob
Sir,I am an Indian living with my husband for the past 22 years. My husband has 3 bans out of which one is unfair. 2 bans are from two different Saudi nationals. They invested money in the business and engaged my husband to manage the business, but ...
Please try your home country embassy and see what they respond Read More
Could it be the they changed their minds by mulelemalena
Good morning all I did interviews with some hospital in Saudi Arabia and all was successful, but from April I have not heard from them could it be that they no longer want to employ me? Am really confused
@mulelemalenaUnfortunately most probably it maybe that. The only positives can be that there are approval or visa issuance or vacation delays. I would recommend you to call / mail them to ask on your candidature to get closure on the subject.Try to ... Read More
Is this job offer genuine or not ? by lakshmivishnup
Sir,I received an offer letter confirming the job as Associate Professor in the Dept of Medical Surgical Nursing with just telephonic interview. Thet are asking me to pay 2,000 SAR for documents verification and it will be refunded ...
Contact directly employer before any payments Read More
Can my brother authorise me to drive his car in KSA? by MJKakakhel
Can my brother authorise me to drive his car while he is on vacation to home country? If yes for how many months are allowed? What is the law regarding it?I live in different region in KSA
Can be done online without any issues is what I know Read More
Termination during probation - exit visa / iqama question by robertius
I have been terminated during probation. I have a one week notice period and my company has already let me know they will be applying for an exit visa for me which I think gives me about 1 month to go home! my preferred strategy would be to stay ...
@AyHa There's no special treatment for local hires. They can do what they want as long as it is legal. I'd suggest you find another sponsor/ company and transfer at the earliest as it during probation. Read More
Tourist Visa change to Family Residency Visa while in Saudi Arabia by katevz986
Hey everyone,I can't seem to find anything definitive on this, so would appreciate any advice. My husband has been offered a position in Khobar. Is it possible for me to go over on a tourist visa and then switch to a family residence visa when he ...
Fly back home is what I know currently is the process. Read More
what salary in KSA in 2024 ? by huguetth
Hello allI am trying to make myself an idea of the average salary you could expect in KSA and the type of package company are ready to offer.Of course, salary depends on your life style, however, considering the school fees and accomadation will be ...
It depends on the company if its local or an MNC in terms of how much they can offer but please do negotiate for 40k Read More
Job Title and College Degree different by Mahmood Mohd
Hey everyoneQuick question regarding work visa stamping.I have received an offer with the title "Business Consulting Specialist".. however, i hold a degree in civil engineering (SACM attested already). will this affect my chances of visa stamping? ...
You will need to justify it Read More
what salary in KSA in 2024 ? by huguetth
Hello allI am trying to make myself an idea of the average salary you could expect in KSA and the type of package company are ready to offer.Of course, salary depends on your life style, however, considering the school fees and accomadation will be ...
Hello Theo,It depends on the company size regarding the pay. It should be north of SR 50k if it is a C level position. You need to negotiate family benefits in terms of insurance, air tickets, schooling and so on. Also the city would affect your ... Read More
Getting salary transfer letter without clearing credit card by GuestPoster369
Hi I would like to ask,I transfer my loan from SABB to al rajhi,will I get salary transfer letter without clearing credit card in SABB
No, I think credit card also needs to be cleared which has to be closed and then only the certificate is issued. Read More
British Expat looking for help to settle in Al Khobar, Thanks by Ozzzzy
Hi all, I am thinking of moving to Al Khobar for work as I have been offered a job.Would really appreciate as British Expat the following as I have no clue how life is like in Khobar.1) What are the expenses for Schooling for a good/outstanding ...
Hi all, I am thinking of moving to Al Khobar for work as I have been offered a job. Would really appreciate as British Expat the following as I have no clue how life is like in Khobar. 1) What are the expenses for Schooling for a ... Read More
Accepting a job in Riyadh help by camivg
Hi my name is Camelia I’m new in the forum too. I lived in Dubai for over 10 years and I got an offer from Saudi. I’m thinking on accepting but I have some concerns.I’m a single woman raised in a western country I wonder if things ...
@camivgDepends on your negotiation and how badly the company needs you. If you are going to be an exception to other employees it'll be a hard task but do push for it and see what they counter propose.All the best! Read More
Accepting a job in Riyadh help by camivg
Hi my name is Camelia I’m new in the forum too. I lived in Dubai for over 10 years and I got an offer from Saudi. I’m thinking on accepting but I have some concerns.I’m a single woman raised in a western country I wonder if things ...
Hello Camelia, 1 - Its as safe as Dubai if not more safer for women here. You can use Uber or Careem or the Ladies only Taxi (can't remember the name - Rakeeb I think)2 - You'll need to come and then search compounds or through local real estate ... Read More