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Forum: Industry News
Jul 16th 2024, 1:30 am
Replies: 1
Views: 90,538
Posted By clownshow

Re: Introducing WMA Expat Coaching

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Shut the front door :rofl:
Forum: Middle East
Jul 16th 2024, 1:24 am
Replies: 10
Views: 3,109
Posted By clownshow

Re: Expat banking options - ideas and recommendations

Are you working on an iqama or on a business visa? If you are on an iqama your salary will be transferred into a Saudi account. This is a legal requirement and not optional. If you are a consultant...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 14th 2024, 12:18 am
Replies: 3,065
Views: 2,151,252
Posted By clownshow

re: NEOM Community Thread - for all questions about living at NEOM

Welcome to Saudi Arabia my friend. Start phoning rather than whatsapping.
Forum: Middle East
Jul 2nd 2024, 10:38 pm
Replies: 1,221
Views: 841,329
Posted By clownshow

Re: NEOM JOB DETAILS

Not surprised to hear this at all but sorry for your wasted time and effort, very frustrating.

The goal posts have moved in KSA, and expats hires are being de-prioritised in favour of Saudi...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jun 8th 2024, 6:55 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 4,832
Posted By clownshow

Re: Riyadh Reality Check and a Few Questionss

You will be able to save more than you ever would in the UK, that's for sure. Best of luck to you.
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jun 7th 2024, 9:24 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 4,832
Posted By clownshow

Re: Riyadh Reality Check and a Few Questionss

I don't know what the job is or what your qualifications and experience are so can't say as to whether the money is good or not. Salaries range from 25k up to 100k and there is no transparency when...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jun 6th 2024, 8:50 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 4,832
Posted By clownshow

Re: Riyadh Reality Check and a Few Questionss

Yes, most ask for assistance though it's not guaranteed. Accomodation used to be included as standard in a Saudi package, but now more and more companies are giving a housing allowance rather than...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jun 6th 2024, 7:34 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 4,832
Posted By clownshow

Re: Riyadh Reality Check and a Few Questionss

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You won't get a 2 bedroom on a 'decent compound' for anything near 12500. Think closer to 20000 a month. Also, keep in mind that compounds will want a year's rent in advance (sometimes they...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 3rd 2024, 8:10 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 1,334
Posted By clownshow

Re: Working Ex-pat parents - Riyadh

PIF projects are all facing budget cuts and there is a likelihood now that big, expensive consultancies will be phased out. This was reported on recently by Reuters. Do your research before electing...
Forum: Middle East
May 26th 2024, 9:50 pm
Replies: 1,221
Views: 841,329
Posted By clownshow

Re: NEOM JOB DETAILS

There are still vacancies. Whether there is any budget now for the vacancies as advertised is another story entirely.

What I do know is that the optics on this are paramount and NEOM cannot...
Forum: Middle East
May 26th 2024, 9:39 pm
Replies: 1,221
Views: 841,329
Posted By clownshow

Re: NEOM JOB DETAILS

That was last week! This week we have a whole new set of priorities and they don't include whatever was said/discussed/agreed last week! :rofl:

Fingers crossed you get some news soon.
Forum: Middle East
May 26th 2024, 9:29 pm
Replies: 1,221
Views: 841,329
Posted By clownshow

Re: NEOM JOB DETAILS

Spot on. 2 years ago things were still on the up, slowing sure, but still on an upward trajectory and hiring was slow but moving. Now it's all but ground to a halt. Jobs are still advertised but are...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
May 26th 2024, 7:52 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 3,824
Posted By clownshow

Re: Career impact when coming back to the UK after years in ME?

I worked in KSA for a number of years then returned to the UK without issue. The salaries however are lower in the UK and of course you are paying tax. I don't mind paying tax (I'd rather not but...
Forum: Middle East
May 26th 2024, 7:40 pm
Replies: 1,221
Views: 841,329
Posted By clownshow

Re: NEOM JOB DETAILS

To understand Saudi Arabia is to understand the process here; nobody is interested in you personally. As an expat you are an expensive and easily replaced resource. There is no time wasted on...
Forum: Middle East
May 24th 2024, 11:40 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 3,208
Posted By clownshow

Re: Riyadh compounds - Ranco Village

The only compounds I am aware of that put any effort into activities for wifes/ladies who lunch is Al Nakhla and Ishbilia. The smaller/cheaper compounds don't invest time and money in this and it's...
Forum: Middle East
May 22nd 2024, 6:07 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 997
Posted By clownshow

Re: Short Leave During Probation

Did you discuss that at interview with your new employer?

Unless you've agreed it before it's 50/50.
Forum: Middle East
May 20th 2024, 9:57 pm
Replies: 1,221
Views: 841,329
Posted By clownshow

Re: NEOM JOB DETAILS

This is across the board at NEOM (see recent news media stories if you're in any doubt). Cost is now a big issue and is resulting in reduction in head count and locals being prioritised over expat...
Forum: Middle East
May 20th 2024, 7:11 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 2,032
Posted By clownshow

Re: Moving to Riyadh in 1 month - advice on accommodation (Al Sulimaniyah)

To be honest, unless you're living right beside where you're working, a 15 minute commute is optimistic. Traffic in Riyadh is like nowhere else on the planet. Most short journeys are 45 minutes to 1...
Forum: Middle East
May 13th 2024, 11:29 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 4,079
Posted By clownshow

Re: Dubai Move for Family of 4

Define comfortably?

What type of accomodation are you planning on?

Do you want a car?

Do you plan on eating out, going on trips and excursions, shopping?

How long is a piece of string?
Forum: Middle East
May 12th 2024, 11:28 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,008
Posted By clownshow

Re: Saudia lost baggage

I'm sorry to hear that. I hope it turns up!
Forum: Middle East
May 12th 2024, 10:58 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,008
Posted By clownshow

Re: Saudia lost baggage

Were the sentimental items also of monetary value or were there high value items in your case?
Forum: ME Job Discussions
May 1st 2024, 3:01 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,641
Posted By clownshow

Re: Remote working for childcare saudi

Also keep in mind, if your wife is on your iqama, then that greatly curtails what type of roles she can apply for. Under a change in the law last year, expat wives can apply for certain roles (a...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
May 1st 2024, 2:26 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,641
Posted By clownshow

Re: Remote working for childcare saudi

The only remote working that happened in KSA was during the pandemic. After that there was a phased return to full-time office hours. Everyone I know here works on-site with the exception of some...
Forum: Middle East
May 1st 2024, 12:55 am
Replies: 16
Views: 5,901
Posted By clownshow

Bill.'s questions about PIF job offer

Confusion? Irritation? Contradictory or a lack of information? All perfectly normal in KSA.

Congrats on the job offer. PIF, like NEOM has a standardised package (salary +up to 25% uplift) and...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 30th 2024, 1:32 am
Replies: 3,065
Views: 2,151,252
Posted By clownshow

re: NEOM Community Thread - for all questions about living at NEOM

Project Management Consultancies. Off the top of my head take a look at: Jasara, KBR, Jacobs, Mace.
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