realfree
Turkish expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
Turkish
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks Turkish, English Arabic (beginner to intermediate)
Registration: 14 February 2012
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Can a Huroob request his end of service benefit? by realfree
Hi, I worked for a university between 2009-2014 in KSA and left with intention to return. But I could not return and my employer knew my situation and he understood the circumstances. I had a lot of correspondence with him. I have no debt or any ...
Dear Fahad, I really appreciate for your answer. To be honest I don't have a strong reason. Rather than that, I had no intention not to return. Every year something has happened and I just could not return. I was assuming and expecting to ... Read More
Can a Huroob request his end of service benefit?
Hi, I worked for a university between 2009-2014 in KSA and left with intention to return. But I could not return and my employer knew my situation and he understood the circumstances. I had a lot of correspondence with him. I have no debt or any ... Read More
Whats the life as an expat in Hail, Saudi Arabia? by Boonaby
This is Boon from Sydney and hope everybody is doing well in Hail, Saudi Arabia. I have been offered an assistant professorship at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia for a year. I am just wondering if you will be happy to provide some insightful ...
Thanks for the feedback Regarding "d) Is it too much working there in terms of teaching as I would like to do more research? Yes only teaching. Full day busy from 8am to 4pm" I do not think that is normal being busy from 8am to 4pm. ... Read More
Whats the life as an expat in Hail, Saudi Arabia? by Boonaby
This is Boon from Sydney and hope everybody is doing well in Hail, Saudi Arabia. I have been offered an assistant professorship at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia for a year. I am just wondering if you will be happy to provide some insightful ...
Hi everyone, Are 13000 Riyals is a good salary (basic plus special allowance) for an Associate Professor? Do you think there is any room for an increase? My questions, if you can please answer, are that a) Can I learn Arabic officially, is there ... Read More
How to bring your car to Saudi Arabia by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Saudi Arabia, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the ...
Bhavna, I don't know the answer to your question but the question itself is perfect. Covering all aspects of the matter. But, probably a logistic company could reply it. Plus, when you export your car to another country, that country matters ... Read More
Your best business development ideas in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Saudi Arabia is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, ...
I find ethically problematic to ask such a question without giving the background of the question. Is it for a thesis, a survey for a research? A paid report for a rich Saudi investor? Trying to set up a new company for yourself and need some new ... Read More
Customer care in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Saudi Arabia ...
It is so rare to see a high-quality customer service. I remember a funny thing about my experience is that last time I was buying shoes in Riyadh and I was going to kill the guy hanging around and doing nothing (used to be helping the customers). I ... Read More
D*** Hospital Riyadh by maz249
Giving birth at D**** Hospital I'm a British expat living in Riyadh. I gave birth to my first child at D** Hospital in Riyadh. Before giving I birth heard a lot of good things about D** however after giving birth, I do not recommend D** at ...
I don't want to be irrelevant here but sometimes the problem of the doctors are not their education or what they gained but their approach to the patients. James has given details in his response in this post. I wish we could have the same ... Read More
Advice on joining KSU in Riyadh as ESL Teacher! Help! by Madbrad7979
Hello everyone! I've been offered a job at KSU in Riyadh and really need some advice from female teachers out there. It is via a contractor they use and I'd love to hear from teachers currently out there or who have worked there. My prime ...
I am from Turkey. I was treated also okay, comparatively speaking. But, please look around you and interview some other teachers, professors working at KSU. I was working for a different college within KSU but although I asked several times, paid ... Read More
Advice on joining KSU in Riyadh as ESL Teacher! Help! by Madbrad7979
Hello everyone! I've been offered a job at KSU in Riyadh and really need some advice from female teachers out there. It is via a contractor they use and I'd love to hear from teachers currently out there or who have worked there. My prime ...
You will be treated depending on your nationality or your passport in KSA. So, I wonder what is your passport Milishka? Read More
Advice on joining KSU in Riyadh as ESL Teacher! Help! by Madbrad7979
Hello everyone! I've been offered a job at KSU in Riyadh and really need some advice from female teachers out there. It is via a contractor they use and I'd love to hear from teachers currently out there or who have worked there. My prime ...
KSU does not provide multiple visa. Even if they give you your passport it is useless as you need to have an exit and reentry visa which is issued only single. I have heard only one university which provides multiple exit reentry visa in Dammam. ... Read More
Driving in Saudi Arabia by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Saudi Arabia? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving ...
Driving culture does not suit the whole life here. Everything in KSA is slow.... You can't rush business, government, people etc. Even normal speed of things are rare to see. But, when it comes to the roads, the mentality changes totally. I ... Read More
Bringing External Harddisk (HDD) - Personal PC - checking and probling by MindVentures
Hello, Although i have read varied opinions everywhere, I am not really able to draw a conclusion. I would appreciate the suggestions from much recent travelers to Riyadh. 1. If i bring my external harddisks in my hand-carry / checked-in luggage , ...
My own disturbing experience is not about portable disks but CDs. It was in 2009 when I was travelling to Riyadh with my family. Having seen the CD's which includes softwares, family pictures, some best movie selection, but nothing illigal or ... Read More
Studying at PNU by h_nurah
Hello, I want to apply to the Arabic language for non-Arabic speakers scholarship program at Princess Noura University however cannot find much information on the net I.e how to apply, when you'll find out if your accepted, minimum age requirement. ...
Hi, The best way is to go there in person with an Arabic speaking lady... What I know is that to be eligible for the scholarship you have to be in your country, not here... They used to accept expats living in Riyadh as "listeners" without ... Read More