@amegy
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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American
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English and Arabic
Registration: 20 October 2010
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Insane schools' tuition! Is your kid getting 20 K USD-worth education? by amegy
Expats-with-kids help needed! My kids' beloved small-sized international school is under the threat of closure next year because of the recent reforms. I'm now considering sending them to either the American or British Internation School, provided ...
Allicat, you're right! But, they should have some mercy! :) Afterall they are out their to educate poepl and serving US citizens living abroad should be on their list of priorities, I HOPE :( Xenolol; My kids are in a small school that I'm happy ... Read More
Insane schools' tuition! Is your kid getting 20 K USD-worth education?
Expats-with-kids help needed! My kids' beloved small-sized international school is under the threat of closure next year because of the recent reforms. I'm now considering sending them to either the American or British Internation School, provided ... Read More
iPhone 4s by ryzmohd
Need an iPhone 4s 16GB. STC, Mobily, Jarir and Extra, all of them have it for SR.2799 I need to buy it as a gift, so please let me know where I can get it for a cheaper price. Thanks
:) iPhone-4S can't be cheaper than 2,799 which is the official price for KSA. However, buying from USA store can let you save around SAR 250 and the same goes for Apple Store UAE.Careful though! US iPhones are locked to AT&T and unlocking them CAN ... Read More
Tap water-> Safe? by pepora
Hi everyone, I am new here and this is my new post. I just heard from a friend today that it is not safe to drink or cook from tap water in Riyadh. Is it true? She told me to buy the big water bottles for cooking. Are these bottles safe, because ...
I'd wash my clothes in bottled water if I could! Definitetly drink, cook and even rinse your fruits and veggies with bottled water. My problem with the water here is not the desalination or source. It's the fact that it has to go through those ... Read More
Education and Housing Allowance by siddig
Hi, is it true that couples who work for different employers can not get the education and housing allowances and other benefits from both employers ? only one of them ?
Yes, it's true and it's the " law"!! Only one spouse gets to keep housing and education allowance! The only things the other spouse gets from their employer would be transportation allowance and annual ticket! Read More
Can child go to any type of school with Business Visa by ma2011
Hello all, Expecting a work visa but my child will be issued business visa -i was told. If my 6 year old comes on Business visa, is it possible for him to study at any school (private or otherwise)? If the mother has Iqama(work visa) does that mean ...
Hello all, Can children of expats go to public schools in Riyadh? ThanksI believe that public schools are for Saudi nationals only, Californian :) Plus, I doubt you'd want to put your kids in public schools here! Read More
Pet owners: A mini guide for relocating ,with, your pet(s) by ITpro
Hi all :) We all know relocating is not easy and requires lots of preparations and effort and having a pet certainly won't make things easier. Saying that and knowing it might be too much work and costly, still it's worth it. If you are a ...
ITpro, could you kindly share the contact info or location of the "Egyptian" vet who helped you with your cat? Thanks! Read More
Can child go to any type of school with Business Visa by ma2011
Hello all, Expecting a work visa but my child will be issued business visa -i was told. If my 6 year old comes on Business visa, is it possible for him to study at any school (private or otherwise)? If the mother has Iqama(work visa) does that mean ...
So, I can understand that a school will admit a child without asking for their iqama at any point? Sorry, I just needed to get clarification on this point :) Read More
Urgent: Visit Visa for Children!! by amegy
Has anyone encountered something similar to this: Both parents got work visas, and have minors they would like to have travel with them at the same time. Employer suggested the kids get a visit visa to enter then have this converted to a residence ...
Mr. Omrani...Thank you so much for your quick response and helpful feedback. Read More
Urgent: Visit Visa for Children!!
Has anyone encountered something similar to this: Both parents got work visas, and have minors they would like to have travel with them at the same time. Employer suggested the kids get a visit visa to enter then have this converted to a residence ... Read More
A very Urgent Day Care service Required.Within 12 hours i guess by Fidgety Soul
My Friend is really in trouble and i have assured her to do something for her.I am pasting her message as it is URGENTLY HELP: I was asked to start my new job TODAY...so i have nooo place to leave my baby girl Jaida who is 2.5 years old! as i ...
I found this article while googling a daycare/pre-school I've heard about: ayshak.blogspot.com/2008/10/nurseries-in-riyadh-2 Hope it helps! Read More
A very Urgent Day Care service Required.Within 12 hours i guess by Fidgety Soul
My Friend is really in trouble and i have assured her to do something for her.I am pasting her message as it is URGENTLY HELP: I was asked to start my new job TODAY...so i have nooo place to leave my baby girl Jaida who is 2.5 years old! as i ...
leave the job ,Let's not get judgmental now :) A tip on a daycare would be best appreciated at this point! Read More
Arriving in Sept, visa profession "Mubarmij hasibilali" ??? Means ? by IT Guy
Hi, I have got visa stamped on my passport and the profession is "Mubarmij hasibilali" . Can anyone enlighten me regarding this . Thanks.
Mubarmij = Programmer Hasibali = Computer "Computer Programmer"! Hope this helps! Read More
About Ramadan by gowiththeflowUK
Hi all, just posted an article in the Guide section under general, just look at the latest article, it is listed there under the same heading as this post, and is directed mainly at new expats to Riyadh who may have limited information about ...
I'm loving all the active threads GWTFUK! You ROCK! Read More