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Forum: Middle East
Jan 13th 2014, 11:17 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,919
Posted By ShawJ

Re: After School Childcare in Jeddah

Hi, the BISJ will not guarantee places for your children until they sit entry exams (subject to their ages). I brought out my family mid year (December 2010) and had to have faith it would all come...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 12th 2013, 5:58 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,077
Posted By ShawJ

Re: New to Jeddah - diving and gyms

Hi Guy, welcome to Jeddah!

I have been on many DSD boat trips and they are always run very well. I believe they are running boats all this week during Eid.

PM me if you want contact details for...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 15th 2013, 4:22 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 9,635
Posted By ShawJ

Re: KSA Final Exit - Close bank account if returning?

Hi, I planned to empty the account, I was more concerned that I will not be able to leave without closing it.

Jason
Forum: Middle East
Jun 11th 2013, 9:56 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 9,635
Posted By ShawJ

KSA Final Exit - Close bank account if returning?

Hi,

I am going on final exit in a couple of weeks time and returning on a new VISA, do I need to close my bank account?

I heard it is possible to keep it open (though it may get frozen) and...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 25th 2012, 9:47 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,202
Posted By ShawJ

Re: New member, anyone help about hash harriers??

I can help, have PM'd you.

Jason
Forum: Middle East
Sep 16th 2012, 12:31 am
Replies: 1
Views: 963
Posted By ShawJ

Re: Hiring process in Saudi Arabia

Hi, assuming you are planning to live and work in Saudi, technically you will need a work VISA, which the company you are working for will need to provide. They will check that your qualifications...
Forum: Middle East
May 16th 2012, 12:29 am
Replies: 34
Views: 22,089
Posted By ShawJ

Re: Mura Bustan Jeddah

Getting a job in HR is difficult as it is a Saudized position, but you never know!

If you do end up at MB PM me and I'll introduce you to my wife.

Jason
Forum: Middle East
May 16th 2012, 12:10 am
Replies: 34
Views: 22,089
Posted By ShawJ

Re: Mura Bustan Jeddah

It is mixed but then I think all of the compounds in Jeddah are now.

We have a range of friends of various nationalities and we manage to enjoy BBQs together :thumbsup:

Jason
Forum: Middle East
Apr 17th 2012, 9:11 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,659
Posted By ShawJ

Re: what are the levels of dives in Jeddah ?

Yes it is!
Forum: Middle East
Apr 16th 2012, 2:37 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,659
Posted By ShawJ

Re: what are the levels of dives in Jeddah ?

I would agree with 'lostinthedust' in that the dives are quite fishy and fairly easy.

I have done 40+ dives with hired equipment and not had any problems so far. I tend to use the same dive...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 16th 2012, 2:29 am
Replies: 34
Views: 22,089
Posted By ShawJ

Re: Mura Bustan Jeddah

I have lived here for 2 years with my wife and children - PM me if you want further information.

Jason
Forum: Middle East
Mar 25th 2012, 10:37 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 6,142
Posted By ShawJ

Re: Moving to Jeddah

Life is ok here once you find things to do other than shopping. I am here with my wife and two children.

Which school are you teaching at? I know a few of the teachers at the BISJ.

Jason
Forum: Middle East
Mar 13th 2012, 9:43 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 3,987
Posted By ShawJ

Re: SCUBA diving in jeddah

There are a number of good instructors in Jeddah and the cost varies. My wife and son completed their PADI with a well known British instructor last year - PM me for her contact details and I have a...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 28th 2012, 7:11 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 6,142
Posted By ShawJ

Re: Moving to Jeddah

You can always come along to the HASH which is on a Thursday afternoon if you want to meet a few people.

PM me for details.

Jason
Forum: Middle East
Jun 25th 2011, 6:49 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 662
Posted By ShawJ

Re: Tips for shipping stuff to KSA

I had no problems with any of my stuff - PC's came through without being checked.

:thumbsup:

Jason
Forum: Middle East
May 12th 2011, 7:09 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 9,560
Posted By ShawJ

Re: Family Visas (Saudi Arabia)

Hi, the qualification required to get your family residency VISA's will depend on what profession your VISA was for i.e. Engineer, Technician, Quality Checker etc.. They now scrutinise the...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 3rd 2011, 9:52 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 27,279
Posted By ShawJ

Re: School in Jeddah

eunmamam,

My two children go to the British International and so far we are very impressed with it :thumbsup:

There would be an assessment/test for your children depending on which years they...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 6th 2010, 3:32 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,172
Posted By ShawJ

Re: Form for KSA medical?

I also recommend Harley Medical :thumbsup: I hope your husbands employer is paying though...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 6th 2010, 3:28 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 5,813
Posted By ShawJ

Re: visa expiration, KSA?

To leave KSA on a work VISA you will need a final exit visa/stamp (what ever it is), then I guess you would need to apply for another work VISA to come back.

I had the same problem and had to put...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 30th 2010, 4:17 am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,514
Posted By ShawJ

Re: Using a UK Xbox 360 in Saudi..

Thanks for the advice guys, I have it here now and working so good result! :thumbsup:

Halo - no, more of a GTA IV man though I can't imagine the broadband connection I have (GO wireless) would...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 11th 2010, 3:46 am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,514
Posted By ShawJ

Re: Using a UK Xbox 360 in Saudi..

Thanks! :thumbsup:
Forum: Middle East
Nov 11th 2010, 3:19 am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,514
Posted By ShawJ

Using a UK Xbox 360 in Saudi..

Hi, does anyone know if a UK Xbox 360 will work in Saudi? :unsure:

Thanks,
Jason
Forum: Middle East
Nov 9th 2010, 10:52 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,744
Posted By ShawJ

Re: saudi Arabia Visa

And on the school side, depending on where in KSA you will be, you should apply for places ASAP. Jeddah is a real problem if you are looking for a British International school.

Jason
Forum: Middle East
Nov 9th 2010, 4:01 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 41,709
Posted By ShawJ

Re: Medical Test for KSA Visa

I would also recommend Harley Medic! :thumbsup:
Forum: Middle East
Nov 9th 2010, 3:58 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,744
Posted By ShawJ

Re: saudi Arabia Visa

sydneykhan,

I don't think you will be able to apply for you wife and children's residency Visa's until you have your own Iqama (I have just been through this process). This means you will need to...
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