jyurong
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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Lives in Riyadh
Registration: 07 July 2011
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Any Doggie Playgroups? Walk in DQ? by Primo_Bella
Hi all, I have two small dogs here in Riyadh with me and they are getting so bored of just playing in the yard at home. Has anyone walked their dog in the Diplomatic Quater? Either on housing streets, or on the walking track? Anyone knows if there ...
Hello! I'm in the process of bringing my basset hound over - she's about 8months old and I can't want to get her here. I live in the DQ and see a dog being walked every now and then, but usually not more than one at a time. When I get her here it ... Read More
Returning a car lease
I was wondering if anyone has had any experience in returning a car that they got on lease either from NCB bank or directly from a dealer. I am planning on getting lease and being here for the duration, but if something was to to happen and I left, ... Read More
Nikon d7000
Does anyone know where to find decent camera's and lenses in Riyadh? Is Extra or Jarir my best bet, or are there camera specialty stores that can be found? Read More
Strange Situation!! Urgent Advice Needed by Invisible Style
Hi all, Yesterday I came across a strange situation, My Passport and other documents were few days back submitted in Saudi Embassy at Pakistan for work visa stamping but my passport file returned by them without visa and without ...
Alliecat you got lucky. When they sent mine back for not having a stamp I had to send off to the Virginia department of health to have a notarized letter saying he was a physician, a have the state department of e state attach a great seal to it, ... Read More
Urgent help calling Saudi airlines from US by jyurong
Hello everyone I am in the US on a trip and can't get ahold of Saudi airlines here. The Washington office is closed on the weekend and I am trying to call the Saudi office at 920022222. I've tried calling +966 2 920022222 but no dice. Can anyone ...
Thanks everyone - I called the London office and got it fixed Read More
Urgent help calling Saudi airlines from US by jyurong
Hello everyone I am in the US on a trip and can't get ahold of Saudi airlines here. The Washington office is closed on the weekend and I am trying to call the Saudi office at 920022222. I've tried calling +966 2 920022222 but no dice. Can anyone ...
Didn't work - but thanks. Read More
Urgent help calling Saudi airlines from US
Hello everyone I am in the US on a trip and can't get ahold of Saudi airlines here. The Washington office is closed on the weekend and I am trying to call the Saudi office at 920022222. I've tried calling +966 2 920022222 but no dice. Can anyone ... Read More
Can they keep your passport but issue an iqama ? Is this legal ? by saharadesert
My sponsor says it is the law in Saudi that they keep my passport but they will issue me an Iqama. They also said that whenever I need to travel I can just ask for my passport and pay the $60 travel visa.... Is holding ones passport legal in the ...
Guys, The recent news which you are talking about here is confusing. The current law in effect says that the employee has the right to keep his passport along. I have read the Minister of Labour detailing about it. Your employer insisting on ... Read More
Can they keep your passport but issue an iqama ? Is this legal ? by saharadesert
My sponsor says it is the law in Saudi that they keep my passport but they will issue me an Iqama. They also said that whenever I need to travel I can just ask for my passport and pay the $60 travel visa.... Is holding ones passport legal in the ...
Hello everyone, I've read the newspaper articles and the hearsay - but does anyone have a reference to the actual saudi law that says we can retain our passports? Read More
US Taxes Question
Quick question about taxes for a US citizen in Saudi. I am aware of most of the caveats, but I had a particular question about the 330 day rule for tax exemption. If I am traveling back to the US on business only, does this count against my time? I ... Read More
Haggling for a new car
Is there any sort of "Haggling" that goes on here for new cars from a dealer showroom? I am wanting to get a 2012 Jeep Wrangler and when I went down to the showroom I was told it would 106000 SAR. I have been offered a lease from my bank, financing ... Read More
Is there a job market for me? by Talanathas
I am about to graduate university in Canada with my BBA -I have already earned a diploma in Tourism Management (specializing in HR,F/B and Eco), and will have earned a TEFL certificate to teach English over the summer- As of this Fall I will be able ...
The college system I am with is looking to hire native speaking English teachers... Send me a PM and I can tell you where to send your CV. Read More
Getting a Drivers License - An American's Experience
Hello Everyone! I got my drivers license today and feel like I am 16 again. 4 months of having to find a cab, get driven around in circles, and not being able to make a quick stop after work really got old. I know that a lot of people have given ... Read More
Broadband in Saudi by SamUSA
Hello; I have been here for few weeks now... but from my personal Exp. the best broad band is as follows: Go: they have a strong sginal in the area they have coverage Mobily: not that good when it comes to coverage within the city STC: hate that ...
I used mobily HSPA + connect 42 for about 2 months. The speeds were good, around 16mbps down and 2 mbps up. The only problem the "unlimited" plan wasn't really unlimited... You only get 1gb per day of downloads and then the speeds drop off to around ... Read More
How to pay STC Bill?
I know this may sound a bit ridiculous, but can someone explain to me how to pay my STC bill? I was told when I signed up for both my television and Cell service that I could pay online, but I can't seem to locate that option. Also, Does anyone know ... Read More