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14 January 2015 06:02:30

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14 January 2015 06:02:30

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Hello everyone!

Do you intend to move to Saudi Arabia? Or have you already settled there?

We are pleased to inform you that we have just updated the Living in Saudi Arabia guide.

In fact, we have added new articles regarding various aspects of expatriation and every day life in Saudi Arabia, including travel formalities, visas, work and labor market, accommodation, studies, health care, tax, communication, leisure, lifestyle, etc. Our aim is to help you better prepare yourself to start a new life by providing you with all useful information about the country.

You can read these articles by clicking on the following links:

Generalities
Discovering Saudi Arabia

Visas
Visas in Saudi Arabia

Formalities
Traveling to Saudi Arabia

Work
Work in Saudi Arabia
Work in Riyadh
Work in Khobar
Work in Jubail
Work in Jeddah
Work in Yanbu
Work in Dammam
Internship in Saudi Arabia
Setting up a business in Saudi Arabia

Accommodation
Accommodation in Saudi Arabia
Accommodation in Riyadh
Accommodation in Khobar
Accommodation in Jubail
Accommodation in Jeddah
Accommodation in Yanbu
Accommodation in Dammam

Study
Study in Saudi Arabia

Health care
Health care in Saudi Arabia

Banks
Opening a bank account in Saudi Arabia

Tax
Tax in Saudi Arabia

Transports
Transports in Saudi Arabia
Transports in Riyadh

Driver's license
Driving in Saudi Arabia

Removal
Moving to Saudi Arabia

Communications
Phones and Internet in Saudi Arabia
Useful numbers in Saudi Arabia

Leisure
Leisure in Saudi Arabia
Leisure in Riyadh

Miscellaneous
Traveling to Saudi Arabia with your pet
Lifestyle in Saudi Arabia

Feel free to post your comments or to write an article in the guide so as to give out useful tips to future expats in Saudi Arabia. You can also share the articles with your friends on social networks.

If you wish to share your expat experience in Saudi Arabia, you can contact us here or by private message to participate in the Interviews section.

Have a nice reading!

saimans

14 January 2015 06:12:35

saimans

14 January 2015 06:12:35

That's an amazing ready reckoner. A very good initiative by the EB team

Pamela Tendai K

Member

Member since 13 January 2015

Riyadh

Pamela Tendai K

21 January 2015 16:54:15

Pamela Tendai K

21 January 2015 16:54:15

Riyadh

Thanks for the guide.

WynandS

New member

Member since 01 December 2014

Al Jubail

WynandS

21 January 2015 20:34:03

WynandS

21 January 2015 20:34:03

Al Jubail

Thanks!!!

Very informative!

Rhysryan

New member

Member since 03 February 2015

Riyadh

Rhysryan

03 February 2015 17:18:36

Rhysryan

03 February 2015 17:18:36

Riyadh

Thanks, that's asesome!! I just arrived recently, wish I had of do more research prior and read that!!!

Gucci Alb

New member

Member since 11 November 2014

Riyadh

Gucci Alb

23 February 2015 16:03:29

Gucci Alb

23 February 2015 16:03:29

Riyadh

This country is awesome

kingdom999

New member

Member since 16 June 2010

riyadh

kingdom999

23 February 2015 20:18:51

kingdom999

23 February 2015 20:18:51

riyadh

[moderated: we will kindly ask you to do your recommendations in our Saudi Arabia business directory pls]

aziz2332

Member

Member since 24 February 2015

Riyadh

aziz2332

24 February 2015 13:21:37

aziz2332

24 February 2015 13:21:37

Riyadh

Riyadh is my capital city and I can help any one.
Thanks

ogzcmn

Active member

Member since 23 November 2014

Manama, Manama

ogzcmn

03 March 2015 20:00:40

ogzcmn

03 March 2015 20:00:40

Manama, Manama

why aren t we doing anything?

Mercgl320

Member

Member since 05 March 2015

Riyadh

Mercgl320

05 March 2015 19:36:04

Mercgl320

05 March 2015 19:36:04

#10

Riyadh

Hi, Anyone knows about medical internship in Saudi

saimans

13 March 2015 18:10:25

saimans

13 March 2015 18:10:25

#11

very well done!!! awesome!

saimans

15 April 2015 10:48:21

saimans

15 April 2015 10:48:21

#12

nice guide

emmzkie17

Member

Member since 16 April 2015

Riyadh

emmzkie17

16 April 2015 15:07:21

emmzkie17

16 April 2015 15:07:21

#13

Riyadh

Awesome info

MOSH19

Member

Member since 18 January 2015

Jeddah

MOSH19

18 May 2015 15:10:05

MOSH19

18 May 2015 15:10:05

#14

Jeddah

Thanks!!! It will make life easier for some people.

dinnah

Member

Member since 11 August 2014

Riyadh

dinnah

20 May 2015 14:57:10

dinnah

20 May 2015 14:57:10

#15

Riyadh

vico90qs

New member

Member since 26 May 2015

Riyadh

vico90qs

26 May 2015 11:54:13

vico90qs

26 May 2015 11:54:13

#16

Riyadh

Very useful guide

seamu

Member

Member since 27 May 2015

Jeddah

seamu

28 May 2015 07:24:03

seamu

28 May 2015 07:24:03

#17

Jeddah

I am from Jeddah and I will be happy to help any one with the information needed

010203

New member

Member since 30 July 2014

010203

04 June 2015 04:56:51

010203

04 June 2015 04:56:51

#18

Thanks

Susan Peterson

Active member

Member since 08 April 2012

London

Susan Peterson

14 July 2015 09:12:21

Susan Peterson

14 July 2015 09:12:21

#19

London

Very helpful post.

canadiannurse

Member

Member since 02 August 2015

Winnipeg

canadiannurse

19 September 2015 08:35:29

canadiannurse

19 September 2015 08:35:29

#20

Winnipeg

Great guide.
Can anyone comment on the quality of drinking water on Riyadh? Can most people drink tap water/ deink boiled water/ buy bottled waters? Just curious
Thanks

Niyati

New member

Member since 23 August 2015

Indore mp

Niyati

19 October 2015 14:29:14

Niyati

19 October 2015 14:29:14

#21

Indore mp

Hi i am niyati shifted to khobar from india...my question is to d expats in saudi...m looking for salon services given at home...so any of u aware of ladies who give salon services at home plz let me know !!

Thank u in advance

mahnut

Member

Member since 18 July 2015

Kuwait City, Al Asimah

mahnut

23 October 2015 22:13:19

mahnut

23 October 2015 22:13:19

#22

Kuwait City, Al Asimah

Moderated by kenjee 8 years ago
Reason : Sharing of external links and promotion of services not allowed on the forum

mahnut

Member

Member since 18 July 2015

Kuwait City, Al Asimah

mahnut

23 October 2015 22:31:08

mahnut

23 October 2015 22:31:08

#23

Kuwait City, Al Asimah

Hi Jenell. The tap water is not good for drinking it is salty as it is sea water which is treated. Bottled drinking water is used for consumption by most of the people. A 20 ltr bottle is delivered at your door step at 2.5 odd USD. Go through the enclosed link u will get a better idea.

nzpounamu.com/2012/01/can-you-drink-tap-water-in-riyadh.html

Niyati

New member

Member since 23 August 2015

Indore mp

Niyati

23 October 2015 22:46:49

Niyati

23 October 2015 22:46:49

#24

Indore mp

Thnx a lot dear !! I am quite looking forward to go thru d link n get my prob resolved thnx a ton again

saimans

08 November 2015 17:37:55

saimans

08 November 2015 17:37:55

#25

Thanks

Khloudm

Member

Member since 14 November 2015

Riyadh

Khloudm

14 November 2015 07:55:42

Khloudm

14 November 2015 07:55:42

#26

Riyadh

Hey
anyone who need help in Riyadh
can PM me I will try to help
and also I like to meet new people

e.mikunug

Member

Member since 04 October 2015

Riyadh

e.mikunug

16 November 2015 11:54:56

e.mikunug

16 November 2015 11:54:56

#27

Riyadh

Hi, how we doing, have a nice day too.

Umersaleem000

New member

Member since 08 December 2019

Umersaleem000

08 December 2019 20:17:46

Umersaleem000

08 December 2019 20:17:46

#28

Salam,

I have issue of picture of other person on my iqama is with me.

I just new iqama few days back i am new comer at saudia. But now i want to go exit reentry visa on vacation.

I go dammam jawazat but they told it will take time more than 40 days but i have to attend marraige of my sister after 10 days. So i ask them can go vacation on it they said yes you can. Picture issue will be solved after you come back. Because if now you starts process so you can not go untill new iqama you dont get.

Pl reply i am still worrying too much not feeling satisfying with jawazat statement.

Pl help