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Forum: ME Job Discussions
Jun 26th 2021, 12:09 pm
Replies: 120
Views: 46,287
Posted By HB89

Re: KSA Job Offer

Hi Everyone.

Hope you are all well.

So we've spent 6 months at Al Nakhla, and whilst we love it, there are rumours prices are going up as the compound has secured a deal with the military who...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Mar 19th 2021, 1:13 pm
Replies: 120
Views: 46,287
Posted By HB89

Re: KSA Job Offer

Hey,

Happy to help with any questions. Feel free to DM or ask on here as my answers and the forums could help an onlooker.
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Feb 27th 2021, 11:20 am
Replies: 120
Views: 46,287
Posted By HB89

Re: KSA Job Offer

Hey, sorry for the late reply. I didn't get the notification:

If you are still waiting on the split mine is as follows: Base Salary + 25% Housing + 10% Transport.
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Jan 16th 2021, 1:26 pm
Replies: 120
Views: 46,287
Posted By HB89

Re: KSA Job Offer

Nice to have you back.

Yeah if you are from the UK you have to spend 14 days outside of the UK before entering KSA. When I arrived in KSA in December I had to re-quarantine and re-test.

I've...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Jan 13th 2021, 2:09 pm
Replies: 120
Views: 46,287
Posted By HB89

Re: KSA Job Offer

Got my Driving License today. Hopefully have a car by tomorrow so I can drive on Saturday morning on dead quiet roads getting used to being the other side.

Hopefully tomorrow I will be able to go...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Jan 9th 2021, 10:53 am
Replies: 120
Views: 46,287
Posted By HB89

Re: KSA Job Offer

By 'Ruffle Some Feathers' I didn't mean it in that sense. I sent an email to cc'ing a few senior people about the issues I'm having and requested support which I've now got in abundance. I was...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Jan 2nd 2021, 8:28 am
Replies: 120
Views: 46,287
Posted By HB89

Re: KSA Job Offer

I'm going to ruffle some feathers. Not good enough for such a large company.
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Jan 2nd 2021, 8:27 am
Replies: 120
Views: 46,287
Posted By HB89

Re: KSA Job Offer

There are 2 available. Ideally they'd be as close to the gym, preferably with a secret entrance :D
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Jan 1st 2021, 6:35 am
Replies: 120
Views: 46,287
Posted By HB89

Re: KSA Job Offer

Ouch! Well hopefully you get back. Not like Emirates to have poor customer service.

I got my Iqama the other day. Which was great news, put a smile on my face for all of an hour until I got to a...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Dec 28th 2020, 4:44 pm
Replies: 120
Views: 46,287
Posted By HB89

Re: KSA Job Offer

How are you getting on? I am sure I read the ban has been extended, are you stuck out there another week now?
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Dec 24th 2020, 5:52 am
Replies: 120
Views: 46,287
Posted By HB89

Re: KSA Job Offer

Just had my second COVID19 test after having to re-quarantine. I have to say the test here is much better than my UK Fit to Fly test. So much faster and much less invasive - hopefully not at the cost...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Dec 22nd 2020, 4:38 am
Replies: 120
Views: 46,287
Posted By HB89

Re: KSA Job Offer

Thanks for advice you two.
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Dec 18th 2020, 6:13 am
Replies: 120
Views: 46,287
Posted By HB89

Re: KSA Job Offer

Thanks nonthaburi.
That was the reason for asking the question. Those here know better than I do and so are the best people to ask and learn from.
I wasn't intending on buying straight away, but...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Dec 17th 2020, 10:30 pm
Replies: 120
Views: 46,287
Posted By HB89

Re: KSA Job Offer

Out of curiosity, has anyone here considered or got a mortgage in Riyadh? The rental market for villas (outside compounds) is bleak. Can't see many good ones, but for sale there are stunning...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Dec 16th 2020, 2:57 pm
Replies: 120
Views: 46,287
Posted By HB89

Re: KSA Job Offer

Had my COVID19 test this morning. Expecting results in 8-12 hours - not long left. If all good I can go house viewing tomorrow and finally see the city of Riyadh.
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Dec 16th 2020, 2:56 pm
Replies: 120
Views: 46,287
Posted By HB89

Re: KSA Job Offer

So they never update it? To be honest I looked 30 when I was 16. Now i'm 31 I might be good for the next 15 years so that picture might hold.
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Dec 15th 2020, 8:14 am
Replies: 120
Views: 46,287
Posted By HB89

Re: KSA Job Offer

I've had to give my cousin's number and registered. The Tattaman app has my photo that was taken at the airport - I looked scruffy!
I used my Border ID (translated from arabic to english by my...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Dec 15th 2020, 6:16 am
Replies: 120
Views: 46,287
Posted By HB89

Question Re: KSA Job Offer

I arrived in Riyadh last night. So far so good, but not too much to go on.

I am undergoing my quarantine (min 2 days then PCR test). I am trying to register for the tattaman and tawakkalna app but...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Dec 3rd 2020, 10:48 am
Replies: 120
Views: 46,287
Posted By HB89

Re: KSA Job Offer

Thanks for the great advice. I bank with Barclays and HSBC, so should hopefully get this set up soon.
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Dec 2nd 2020, 10:54 am
Replies: 120
Views: 46,287
Posted By HB89

Re: KSA Job Offer

Anyone in Riyadh that can share advice on the following financial questions:

1. How much cash should I convert from GBP to SAR until my Iqama and bank account is set up?
2. I won't have cash for...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Dec 1st 2020, 8:28 am
Replies: 120
Views: 46,287
Posted By HB89

Re: KSA Job Offer

Thanks, and I totally understand the need to verify. I was more annoyed at the fact that 5 weeks had gone by without any communication what so ever. It took a Legal Director who I connected with on...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Nov 30th 2020, 12:17 pm
Replies: 120
Views: 46,287
Posted By HB89

Re: KSA Job Offer

No problem, gad it was helpful.

6. This is an online form you fill in to request the ACRO report/certificate. It's a report on your criminal record i.e. have you ever been arrested/charged with a...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Nov 30th 2020, 8:26 am
Replies: 120
Views: 46,287
Posted By HB89

Re: KSA Job Offer

That's perfect. Tawuniya are arranging for my PCR test on the 16th. How did you find the two apps they require you to download: Tawakalna and Tattamam?

The Fit-to-Fly certificate was a real pain....
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Nov 30th 2020, 8:23 am
Replies: 120
Views: 46,287
Posted By HB89

Re: KSA Job Offer

Hi Larry,

Of course. Below is my experience only. I believe if you have a govt role and not private the process can be different (less cumbersome). Hope the below helps. I intend to create a mini...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Nov 29th 2020, 12:40 pm
Replies: 120
Views: 46,287
Posted By HB89

Re: KSA Job Offer

Good News!

I finally have my visa! Am due to fly on the 14th of December. Not long left now.

Lots to get ready. Anyone know much about the quarantine rules? And, how long it takes to get an...
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