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Forum: Middle East
Oct 7th 2023, 3:41 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,854
Posted By Daveoz

Re: Questions about moving to Saudi - from a first timer

Yeah, I totally get that. We all have our things that we find hard to compromise when they make us feel at home. The information you had was from 2014 I believe and Saudi has changed a lot since...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 7th 2023, 3:18 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,854
Posted By Daveoz

Re: Questions about moving to Saudi - from a first timer

To be honest, unless you're really attached to those appliances, I would just buy them in Riyadh. I am based in Yanbu which is basically a small town compared to Riyadh, and even here you can get...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 7th 2023, 3:11 pm
Replies: 106
Views: 34,293
Posted By Daveoz

Re: Parsons - How different are they to Neom?

I've just started working with Parsons. Do you mind I PM you a few queries about your experience working with them?
Forum: Middle East
Oct 7th 2023, 3:01 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,854
Posted By Daveoz

Re: Questions about moving to Saudi - from a first timer

Not sure what appliances you are looking to bring, but I brought my laptop, phone and some speakers and didn't require any kind of certification. Just brought a universal adaptor and was fine. I have...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 18th 2023, 12:00 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,035
Posted By Daveoz

Re: Job in Dubai/Saudi

Can I ask which company you're going with? I am due to mobilise to KSA in 3 weeks with Parsons.
Forum: Middle East
Sep 16th 2023, 6:19 am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,035
Posted By Daveoz

Re: Job in Dubai/Saudi

It's difficult to put an exact number as it would depend on the project, the roster, the living conditions, location, as well as what else is included (i.e. relocation bonuses, school bonuses for...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 16th 2023, 2:30 am
Replies: 106
Views: 34,293
Posted By Daveoz

Re: Parsons - How different are they to Neom?

Not sure if it is much help as I am on a different project, but from meory I applied for my role June 26th and first heard back July 8th. The first was an interview with an internal recruiter in...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 2nd 2023, 10:30 am
Replies: 106
Views: 34,293
Posted By Daveoz

Re: Parsons - How different are they to Neom?

Just to add to some of the points above.

I note that my role at Parsons in Yanbu, there was no request to see my current salary. The salary was already set and there was maybe 3000 SAR per month...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 24th 2023, 3:43 am
Replies: 106
Views: 34,293
Posted By Daveoz

Re: Parsons - How different are they to Neom?

Thanks Sam,

The role isn't at Neom, it's an engineering role with Parsons at Yanbu. I would imagine the interview/hiring for both is similar, though.
Forum: Middle East
Aug 24th 2023, 12:12 am
Replies: 106
Views: 34,293
Posted By Daveoz

Re: Parsons - How different are they to Neom?

I recently got a role with them. I am mobilising to KSA next month.
From my experience the whole thing moved pretty quick. I applied late June, had 3 rounds of interviews by early July and...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 17th 2023, 11:41 am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,854
Posted By Daveoz

Re: Questions about moving to Saudi - from a first timer

Thanks for the details, much appreciated. My wife will be happy that amazon delivery is available!
Forum: Middle East
Jul 12th 2023, 6:37 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,854
Posted By Daveoz

Questions about moving to Saudi - from a first timer

Hi all,

I have been offered a role in Yanbu Industrial City and had a few questions that I was unable to find details on elsewhere. Appreciate hearing from anyone who has already worked in Saudi...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 9th 2023, 12:46 pm
Replies: 106
Views: 34,293
Posted By Daveoz

Re: Parsons - How different are they to Neom?

Thanks again. Yeah, I am not sure about an agent. I still don't have an offer yet, I am just trying to plan ahead for when/if it happens but was thinking to bring my wife on a tourist visa first like...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 9th 2023, 11:45 am
Replies: 106
Views: 34,293
Posted By Daveoz

Re: Parsons - How different are they to Neom?

Thanks Ilovegregggs. I had the interview today and they told me if I'm successful in the next round and end up mobilising then I'd be living at The Cove.

Do you know much about the visa system for...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jul 7th 2023, 11:22 pm
Replies: 2,276
Views: 349,502
Posted By Daveoz

Re: Newbies....Introduce yourselves to the ME crowd

Thanks Bob! Fingers crossed
Forum: Middle East
Jul 7th 2023, 12:17 pm
Replies: 2,920
Views: 1,354,708
Posted By Daveoz

Re: NEOM COMMUNITY UPDATE

Thanks Diplo. That's definitely handy to know when considering my options!
Forum: Middle East
Jul 7th 2023, 2:13 am
Replies: 106
Views: 34,293
Posted By Daveoz

Re: Parsons - How different are they to Neom?

Were you able to send a follow up email and get more details?
There are plenty of roles being advertised by them online. I applied through a role advertised on LinkedIn only last week and they sent...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jul 7th 2023, 1:46 am
Replies: 2,276
Views: 349,502
Posted By Daveoz

Re: Newbies....Introduce yourselves to the ME crowd

Hi everyone, I'm Dave, 40 years old, from Melbourne Australia.
Just joined this forum as I have a few job interviews coming up next week for engineering roles in Saudi Arabia.

Was very happy to...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 7th 2023, 1:38 am
Replies: 106
Views: 34,293
Posted By Daveoz

Re: Parsons - How different are they to Neom?

I have an interview coming up with someone at Parsons for a role that I applied for online. It was a specific role. I have seen they are doing a bit of a job fair in some countries but I had not...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 7th 2023, 12:31 am
Replies: 106
Views: 34,293
Posted By Daveoz

Re: Parsons - How different are they to Neom?

Has anyone in this thread interviewed for the Yanbu project? Would be interested to hear how the interview went and what kind of information they disclosed about the project, salary, living...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 6th 2023, 10:00 pm
Replies: 2,920
Views: 1,354,708
Posted By Daveoz

Re: NEOM COMMUNITY UPDATE

Thanks sqadri. I'll look into alternate arrangements where she could be based.
Forum: Middle East
Jul 6th 2023, 9:23 am
Replies: 2,920
Views: 1,354,708
Posted By Daveoz

Re: NEOM COMMUNITY UPDATE

Hi everyone, my first post here.
I have 2 interviews coming up for jobs in KSA. One is with Parsons (on a project that isn't Neom) and one is with ENOWA (Neom), so just wanted to ask some questions...
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