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stop it Member

Member since 25 August 2012

stop itMember25 August 2012 17:11:10

everyone,

just want to know what are the benefits of having an Iqama with engineering profession on it?

my company is insisting me to shoulder all the expenses for the registration.

thank you

TheLegendLeads ViP

Member since 06 April 2010

"The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity." -- Dorothy Parker

TheLegendLeadsViP26 August 2012 02:56:50

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It's a respected iqama profession. You'll face no probs in getting driving license, family visa, on-arrival-visas in GCC etc.

If you have engineering degree from an accredited university, go for it. Otherwise say no as it needs registration with Saudi council for iqama issuance/renewal.

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