RJ Huf
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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Registration: 04 June 2025
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Housing for single female faculty KFUPM by MalenaB
Hello,I will be moving soon as a single female faculty to KFUPM. I would like to know how is the accommodation for single female faculty? Size? Is it a one room or two room apartments? Private of shared kitchen/bathroom? Thanks in advance for your ...
Is it possible for the university to answer these questions, along with providing pictures and a floor plan? Has the university designated someone else on foreign faculty to be a liaison that answers quality-of-life related questions prior to you ... Read More
Best way to find a job for expats from North America by Danielksa2023
Hello, new here. I have a question about employment here in Khobar/Dammam area. Anyone knows what's the best way to find job for expats from North America? I'm already living in Khobar with open iqama. I'm a University graduate from Canadian ...
@Danielksa2023 Networking.Networking, networking, networking.Especially if you freelance.Getting invited to a party at the USA Consulate used to be a good place to start, but all interaction with them is electronic now and when you ask about ... Read More
Family residency visa (British expat) by usamahbackup
Hi need some advice on istiqdam Riyadh process.i went in 2023 to apply for my wife family residency visa (iqama) but i did not have a degree attested and stamped by UK SACB (saudi cultural attache). I got my iqama/employment visa through a different ...
It also changed for USA citizens, but I am not sure if it had anything to do with the Hague Conventions, so may not be helpful to you:Recently, I had to have one of my degrees verified / attested to by a third party company required by MoFA.I ... Read More
Road safety in Saudi Arabia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Saudi Arabia as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in Saudi Arabia, ...
If you're walking along a designated walkway where the roads alongside have speed bumps, and decide to cross the road, then cars will (usually) pause to let you across. Some intersections have traffic lights now and they can be utilized when ... Read More
How does car leasing works in KSA ? by Danielksa2023
Anyone knows how car leasing works in ksa?
Price it out first. Have your company send its "public relations" guy ("PRO"), a runner/ paralegal really, to visit in person. Otherwise, you'll get hit with the inflated "Western" price.But look at reputable rent-a-car agencies, and consider ... Read More
CONTRACT TERMINATION UNDER ARTICLE 81 by Sissy Rhodz
CONTRACT TERMINATION UNDER ARTICLE 81Situation: I couldn’t terminate qiwa contract for unwillingness to renew upon its expiration due to less 60 days of work permit, instead i send HR email for non renewal and request to terminate the ...
On navigating your contract termination/ expiration in a manner that is compliant with both your contract and Saudi labor law, I suggest you contact ***Lawyers and Legal Consultants in Jeddah:***Full disclosure: I work at the same firm. ... Read More
Contract terminated but Iqama is valid for more days by Faham
Hi Everyone,I have question, My contract was not renewed and it will end in AUG 2025, but my iqama and my family iqama is valid till mid of NOV 2025.Can We stay in Saudi until NOV 2025 if my company does not issue final exit visa. Can i change my ...
On your and your family's residency status, and on the transferability of your Iqama, I suggest you contact Badr Ali Hayyan at Mutlak Ali Al Nejrani, Lawyers and Legal Consulants in Jeddah:badr@manlawintl.comFull disclosure: I work at the same ... Read More
Social clubs in Jeddah?
Years ago, there existed an active rugby club, a natural history society, a drama group and several dive/ snorkeling clubs in Jeddah.It seems many cleared out during the pandemic.A good place to start looking was the USA Consulate (the British ... Read More
New members of the Saudi Arabia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Saudi Arabia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Shukran, Mohdsaudi. Read More
New members of the Saudi Arabia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Saudi Arabia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I am Jason and I am in Jeddah.I am here after 24 years of moving in and out of the GCC region. In fact, Jeddah was my first Middle East "home" at the start of this career/ journey. I have returned to help an old friend build an international ... Read More
IQAMA proffesion by jared11423
Dear Brothers. My SCE is valid upto 2026 category technical as telecommunication technican. My current company offer me a job as IT technician with the same work functions as telecom tech and i accepted it on QIWA. My company then change my ...
You may have to ask the new Ministry of HR, as some of the changes you earlier executed may have been required as a result of their new, developing regulations. Read More
Tips on how to integrate with the expat community in Jeddah
I am from the USA originally. I have recently (re-)arrived in Jeddah after a good many years and am a new member of this site.Things have changed a bit. Any tips on how to integrate with the expat community in Jeddah nowadays?I already imagine ... Read More