@WanderMan
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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Registration: 13 April 2013
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Taif university through IGIT??? by Princess MA
A friend of mine received a call today from IGIT. After a 2minute "interview" he was immediately offered a position at taif university with a $2600 a month salary. He and his wife initially applied as a working couple but because she's Chinese the ...
I worked for IGIT for the last year. They are not a scam or anything like that, they are a legit company. I expect the job offer is real. Now IGIT is in some ways a crappy company to work for. The housing is usually TERRIBLE, just terrible. ... Read More
International Drivers Permit? by WanderMan
AAA has something called an "international drivers permit" its different than a Saudi drivers license, but if you get one, then Saudi Arabia lets you drive. The IDP (international drivers permit) is based on some kind of treaty that 80 countries ...
Update: I went to visit travel agents here in Jeddah and they said what we expected. I can't get an IDP from a business in Jeddah, unless I have an iqama or a saudi driver's license. I had to order an IDP from AAA (in America) by mail. They say ... Read More
International Drivers Permit? by WanderMan
AAA has something called an "international drivers permit" its different than a Saudi drivers license, but if you get one, then Saudi Arabia lets you drive. The IDP (international drivers permit) is based on some kind of treaty that 80 countries ...
When I accepted this job, they promised me an iqama, but when I got here they gave me a business visa instead. So I did not know I wouldn't have an iqama until I got here. I can get the IDP mailed to me from AAA in the US, but according to their ... Read More
International Drivers Permit? by WanderMan
AAA has something called an "international drivers permit" its different than a Saudi drivers license, but if you get one, then Saudi Arabia lets you drive. The IDP (international drivers permit) is based on some kind of treaty that 80 countries ...
Thanks very much Trapeezius, that was very helpful. Yes, I already knew that stuff about what the IDP is and isn't, but thanks anyways. Whats really helpful is this "Caravan Travel, opposite the Saudi Airlines office inside Heraa Mall, charges 2" ... Read More
International Drivers Permit? by WanderMan
AAA has something called an "international drivers permit" its different than a Saudi drivers license, but if you get one, then Saudi Arabia lets you drive. The IDP (international drivers permit) is based on some kind of treaty that 80 countries ...
Yes I understand that. AAA stands for American Automobile association. It is a business in America. In America, they are ones who give out IDPs. Outside of America, different businesses give out IDPs. I started this thread to ask if anyone knew ... Read More
International Drivers Permit? by WanderMan
AAA has something called an "international drivers permit" its different than a Saudi drivers license, but if you get one, then Saudi Arabia lets you drive. The IDP (international drivers permit) is based on some kind of treaty that 80 countries ...
No. AAA is only in America Read More
International Drivers Permit?
AAA has something called an "international drivers permit" its different than a Saudi drivers license, but if you get one, then Saudi Arabia lets you drive. The IDP (international drivers permit) is based on some kind of treaty that 80 countries ... Read More
Has Anyone Ever worked for IGIT (International Group for Training) ?
I just got a job offer from this company, and its rather good. But I'd really like to find some one else who worked for them and hear about their experience. I have worked in Saudi Arabia before. And I know how bad some of the companies can be. ... Read More
Taif university through IGIT??? by Princess MA
A friend of mine received a call today from IGIT. After a 2minute "interview" he was immediately offered a position at taif university with a $2600 a month salary. He and his wife initially applied as a working couple but because she's Chinese the ...
I have just received a job offer from IGIT. I want to find out if they are a legit company also. What happened to your friend? Can you put me in contact with him? I would consider it a great favor. Thank you. Read More