

lorenzo d'arabia
Italian expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
Italian
Lives in Riyadh, Ar RiyÄá
Speaks italian english french arabic
Registration: 13 October 2012
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Iqama at the Bahrain bridge border by iamthere
I was told I need to have my original iqama at the Bahrain border and I was told it was illegal for me to leave the country with my iqama. Which is correct?

For Bahrain you don't need to show your original Iqama! A copy of your Iqama is enough, I am living in Khobar since more than 2 years and I go every weekend to Bahrain! For Dubai and Qatar yes is true, u have to show your original Iqama! Read More


Can I Fly Within KSA while waiting for my Iqama to process? by Fofaz
So, just what the topic title says. I am arriving in October (Inshallah!) and was thinking of heading to Riyadh or somewhere sometime in November. Will it be possible to fly without a passport if I am flying within KSA? Thanks!

is enough have a letter from your comany mentioning that your Iqama is under processing and a copy of your visa! Read More


Riyadh or Jeddah by T123
Before moving to Riyadh I had this question is it better to choose Riyadh or Jeddah. To be honest the two cities are pretty much similar except that Riyadh is a little bigger and has more of the important centers since it's the capital and of ...

as I know social life is not so bad for western expats in Riyadh! they organise often partys in compound or in the embassies! u should only know the right persons. Read More


Multiple visa by peony345
Hi, Does anyone know if the government has restricted multiple exit-reentry for now, or is it the employer who decides? I've not been able to get a multiple lately and am wondering why. Thanks.

my company has always issued the multiple exit reentry visa online and immediately! Read More


Will my bank account automatically be closed once my Iqama runs out? by twonny
Hey all! Please help, I trade forex and am a massive fan on the lack of tax on investments here in Saudi Arabia (of course ;-). I am soon wanting to make my way elsewhere, however i'd like to keep my bank account open to use as a sort of ...

unfortunately when your iqama will runs out your account will be closed automtically!! Read More


Looking for info on Al Khobar by RaleighGirl
Hi everyone - Looking for some information on Al Khobar. My family has lived in Yanbu for the past 2 years but now my hubby is interviewing for a position in Khobar. Any information you have would be great - used to Saudi life but we lived in ...

I agree with the previous comment, life in Khobar is less restrictive than Yanbu Read More


Learn new language in KSA by Acciopagliaccio
Hi everyone, I'm an Italian guy who spent 5 months in KSA, khobar area. This 5 months were horribly painful for me because I am usually very active in my life and I have so many hobbies so I never get bored at all. Here in KSA things are ...

there is a small italian community in Khobar, we organize some activities, contact me whenever you would like. Read More