Roopster
Canadian expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Jubail
Speaks English, Hindi, Bengali, Urdu
Registration: 22 January 2011
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Newbie - possible move to Jubail by reeniemason
Good afternoon, My husband has been offered a potential job in Jubail. This would mean that myself and 15 year old daughter would be joining him in May/June 2014 after she has sat her GCSE examinations. I would appreciate your help with the ...
Hi, If you were referring to me when you state that "people answer when they don't know the facts.." then please read on... if not, my aplogies and please disregard this post. I only commented that ISG Jubail might work and provided a link to ... Read More
Vets and Cat boarding in and around Jubail by oingo
Hello, I'm new here, so please be kind :) Can anyone tell me whether there are any vets and boarding places for cats in and around Jubail, please? I can't imagine having to travel to Khobar or Dammam just to get to a vet. Thanks in advance.
Hi, look up www.saudipaws.com PAWS does not have boarding facilities, but some vet clinics do offer them. Not sure of any in Jubail though. Regards Read More
Laptop by craig73
Hi all, Im heading to Jubail in few weeks for a year and was wondering about laptops. Is there any problem getting laptop into the country? Also how easy is it to communicate with people back in the UK. Does skype work? Any help would be welcome ...
Hi, recent news... Viber is now non operational. Whats App and Skype are supposedly next on the list for being banned in KSA for not complying with local regulations. Local news papers report that Whats App may be banned by the start of Ramadan ... Read More
Savings by PJH
I got an offer from SAFCO-Sabic. 10000 SAR+10% Transportaion allow+25% housing allow or company provide residence. Also company shall give free medical insurance , free education, round trip to home place in a year and 22+7 paid leave. I have a ...
Hi PJH, SABIC is one of the top companies around. What you have mentioned is typical standard family status contract that SABIC adn its affiliates provide. MEdical insurance is one of the best. I taki it you are from India - If so, free education ... Read More
Newbie - possible move to Jubail by reeniemason
Good afternoon, My husband has been offered a potential job in Jubail. This would mean that myself and 15 year old daughter would be joining him in May/June 2014 after she has sat her GCSE examinations. I would appreciate your help with the ...
Hi, Only international school in Jubail that might work for your daugter is the ISG - Jubail. You can look them up on http://isg-jubail.org/. The quality of educations is very good, although costs are quite high. I think fees are currently in the ... Read More
Possible relocation to Jubail by sirutherford
I am possibly relocating to Jubail for work from the UK. I will be bringing my family along with me. Wife, 2 young children and possibly family pet dog if allowed. How is Jubail for expats? I have a few concerns. Is there good English speaking ...
Hi, Jubail is Ok fo rexpats, at least better than some other place s in KSA. it will be of course different for different people depending on what you are looking for and what interests you. I do know families that have pet dogs here, but am not ... Read More
Better International School in Jubail by kamal badshah78
Hai Good Day dear all, Any one can provide which better international school in Jubail area due to i am from Malaysia and have 2 kids(6&7 years old) I am get offer work their with family package. Thanks. SAVE GAZA!!!:)
Hi, I think cherrio might be referring to ISG Jubail. website is isg-jubail.org/ Read More
Compound in royal commission area by chris 3644
Hi all, Could someone please tell me the name and contact details of the compound in royal commission area near the Fanteer mall Cheers Chris
Hi º£½ÇÂÒÂ×Pro, Updated info as follows; Both Rezayat and Mortco rates are SR 200 per day. They did not have a monthly rate but were willing to discuss a reduced daily rate based on length of stay (if over a month.) Mortco is now charging SAR 75,000 ... Read More
information please by annie786
Hello everyone! I am Annie from the Netherlands and I am hoping that someone can help in answering some questions. We are moving to Jubail end of this year, with two children ages 9 and 5. - What are your experiences with the International School of ...
Hi Alliecat, I guess with no young girls in the family (I have 2 boys), my info was off track. thanks for the clarification... I stand corrected. Regards Read More
Compound in royal commission area by chris 3644
Hi all, Could someone please tell me the name and contact details of the compound in royal commission area near the Fanteer mall Cheers Chris
Hi º£½ÇÂÒÂ×Pro, Temporary stay for a month or two or three (sorry, but papers for family are always a curve ball to say the least, unless your employers govt. relations staff are exceptional OR you are joing an organisation in a VP or director level ... Read More
information please by annie786
Hello everyone! I am Annie from the Netherlands and I am hoping that someone can help in answering some questions. We are moving to Jubail end of this year, with two children ages 9 and 5. - What are your experiences with the International School of ...
Hi º£½ÇÂÒÂ×Pro, Thanks for the postive note. You are absolutely right in that wind direction is of great importance. When the Industrial city was built, the residential area (Huwaylat, Fanateer, etc) was intentionally located upwind. As such this ... Read More
Swiming Pool at Jubail by SeaDimis
I'm looking for a swimming pool accessible to single male open all the year if possible. The only one that i know is at Intercontinental, which is very small and expensive too. Any suggestions ?? regards
Hi, The name is the club I mentioned in my earlier post is Al-Taa'lof club. It is on the same street as the Panda supermarket. Keeping Panda on your right, move forward on the same road, go past 2 or traffic signals and then it appears on your ... Read More
information please by annie786
Hello everyone! I am Annie from the Netherlands and I am hoping that someone can help in answering some questions. We are moving to Jubail end of this year, with two children ages 9 and 5. - What are your experiences with the International School of ...
Hi Annie786, Glad info was of help. I was with SABIC during my early years in KSA/Jubail. This was mid '95 to end of 2000. SABIC is great company to work for although you are just a number in a very large organization. Medical coverage under SABIC ... Read More
Swiming Pool at Jubail by SeaDimis
I'm looking for a swimming pool accessible to single male open all the year if possible. The only one that i know is at Intercontinental, which is very small and expensive too. Any suggestions ?? regards
Hi, there is a sports club in Jubail City. The name escapes me for now. It also has a running track and very well floodlit outdoor grounds. They have an indoor pool. Not sure whether it is open all year round though. Membership to use only the pool ... Read More
Badminton Court in Jubail by jamo8019
Are there any badminton court and enthusiasts in jubai? Please let me know...
Hi All, there is an organisation called Badminton Federation of Saudi Arabia based in the Eastern Province to which approx 28 badminton clubs from around Saudi Arabia are affiliated. BFSA holds regular tournaments - all in the Eastern province, ... Read More