Zakaria khan
Pakistani expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
Pakistani
Lives in Riyadh
Registration: 07 July 2011
Activity
Requesting information about Indian Schools in Riyadh by ame6792
Dear Friends I will be moving to Riyadh in Sept. We are looking for a listing of the Indian Schools.Using Google we could find a few.I understand that there are more schools and some "private" schools. Requesting members to ...
Dear Ame, there are many indian schools which are according to the standards taught in India.Once you are here you will find them. I have many friends whose children are studying in the Indian Schools. You also have the option of sending your ... Read More
How about this offer? Thank you for your input. by New/to/Riyadh
Dear Sir/Madam: I received a tentative offer from a big company to work as a senior scientist in Riyadh. Base Salary: SR 30000/month. Accomodation: Furnished living or 20% of base salary. Research Allowance: 20% to 40% of base salary (1st year, ...
Dear Friend, There are many expats living in upscle areas(exit 9 and 10) within Villas which are usaully costing in the range as specified by you. For schooling if covered by your company, they should pay your children's schooling expense (our ... Read More
Moved to Riyadh just today =) by makh
Hello everyone. I came to Riyadh today and i am waiting your help to have a social life here =))
Dear Umar, As your name suggests that you are associated with teaching, we have many good schools and universities in North of Riyadh. Once you are there I can guide you to a few. They are almost located in the same cluster. In addition to this ... Read More
Visa Help by officeboy
Morning all, Applying for my first Saudi visa. I am as confused as heck. I have a Ministry of Foreign Affairs Multiple Entry Business Visa Authority. Do I now have to register online to be able to go to the embassy to collect it? OB
You can find starbucks in any leading super market. I dont recall seeing an independent outlet like B&R in Jeddah. 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 think every thing we need to know is almost covered in the threads above.Ramadan actually educates to control our desires and promotes self control. It is not only about being starved from sun rise to sunset.It is about the feel for the poor and ... Read More
Doctors and hospitals by SihamSolomon
Hello everyone I really need some advice regarding hospitals and specialists. i have read the forum on medical care and got some info...but just need more. We are on Tawuniya medical aid and apparently covered for Kingdom Hospital. I have a four ...
Dear SihamSolomon I can understand your concern. We are also covered with the same insurance company.All major and good hospitals are are covered by this insurance company. I agree with the fact that you have to look into the doctors before you ... Read More
Visa Help by officeboy
Morning all, Applying for my first Saudi visa. I am as confused as heck. I have a Ministry of Foreign Affairs Multiple Entry Business Visa Authority. Do I now have to register online to be able to go to the embassy to collect it? OB
Dear Yolanda, Your hubby will have a medical test in KSA as soon as he arrives to process his Iqama. Once he sends you your family visa you and your son also have to go through the medical test both in SA and KSA. Once the iqama is done he can ... Read More
Visa Help by officeboy
Morning all, Applying for my first Saudi visa. I am as confused as heck. I have a Ministry of Foreign Affairs Multiple Entry Business Visa Authority. Do I now have to register online to be able to go to the embassy to collect it? OB
@Office Boy there are yearly contracts for water distributors from Nestle. You can ask you building caretaker to advice you. They charge 500 SAR and supply a water dispencer with it. You can tell them your water bottle requirement and they deliver ... Read More
military hospitals by miss_chuza
good day everyone! i jus t want to know if all the military hospitals in ksa are safe and good?? has anyone heard about the sharurah armed forces hospital in najran province? can somebody tell something about the hospital? thank you and i will ...
Najran is a remote location to the south of KSA bordering Yemen. It is not even a regular air link from main cities. It is not advisible to opt for such remote locations. the offered salary for a nurse seems to be fine if boarding and lodging is ... Read More
Visa Help by officeboy
Morning all, Applying for my first Saudi visa. I am as confused as heck. I have a Ministry of Foreign Affairs Multiple Entry Business Visa Authority. Do I now have to register online to be able to go to the embassy to collect it? OB
@Yolanda: Once you get the visa stamped from South Africa the following procedure is adapted in KSA for issuance of Iqama if you are coming on a permenant job: 1) Medical is done to ensure you are not effected with HIV/aids and heppititas C. 2) ... Read More