jayk
Irish expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
13
About me
Irish
Lives in Belfast
Registration: 27 April 2011
Activity
Moving to Dammam by MariaYoung
I just received my formal job offer today, signed and returned. Looks like I am moving to Dammam to work as Hospital Administrator in the National Guard Hospital in the next month or so, no date confirmed yet. Nervous and excited all rolled into ...
Hi Maria, I just arrived last week from Belfast. Its not much of a place for a dander, far too hot and from hat I hear from the guys I work with its only gonna get hotter and the humidity is set to rise as well. At least it won't rain on ... Read More
Moving to Belfast in Sep... any tips??? by nani23
My friend and I are moving to Belfast in September, we are both from Mexico and any information would be great! We cant wait to be there!
Hi Nani, I'm from Belfas and have lived here all my life but I am travellig to Saudi to work in a few weeks. Firstly, Belfast is like any other city in th UK. Yes, we have gone through the ' troubles', and I'd like to say that they area over but ... Read More
New in Khobar! by angenkhobar
Hello all, I am 24 y/o teacher from the U.S. and have just moved to Khobar, looking for friends and advice for getting around and trying new things/meeting people! Please do drop a line :) Thank you, Ange
No it'll be my first time in the region. I'm an Architect heading to an Engineering firm. We're more used to designs keeping the heat in in Ireland, so I'm looking forward to the challenge of keeping the heat out! Read More
New in Khobar! by angenkhobar
Hello all, I am 24 y/o teacher from the U.S. and have just moved to Khobar, looking for friends and advice for getting around and trying new things/meeting people! Please do drop a line :) Thank you, Ange
Donal, Not too long to go then! I'm waiting on medical for visa and then off at the end of this month/start of June. At least I'll get to see Champions League Final. I'm there with construction, hopefully tie up with you at some point! Safe ... Read More
New in Khobar! by angenkhobar
Hello all, I am 24 y/o teacher from the U.S. and have just moved to Khobar, looking for friends and advice for getting around and trying new things/meeting people! Please do drop a line :) Thank you, Ange
I know all about it mate, that's why i'm taking myself off. I've tried everything here. What are you going over to do? Read More
New in Khobar! by angenkhobar
Hello all, I am 24 y/o teacher from the U.S. and have just moved to Khobar, looking for friends and advice for getting around and trying new things/meeting people! Please do drop a line :) Thank you, Ange
Hey Donal, Whats the craic? I'll be heading to Khobar/Dammam at the start of June. I hope you don't mind if i pick your brain between now and then about accommodation etc.. Cheers! Read More
Sending money home!!! by jayk
I have been offerred a job in Saudi Arabia but I have heard there may be diffulties when it comes to sending money home every month. Is this the case or does it depend on where you open your bank account? Also, should I open a bank account here or ...
That's good to know, thanks. I suppose its relatively straight forward to open account then once i'm in the country? Who are the main Banks there? Read More
Sending money home!!!
I have been offerred a job in Saudi Arabia but I have heard there may be diffulties when it comes to sending money home every month. Is this the case or does it depend on where you open your bank account? Also, should I open a bank account here or ... Read More