How to Know the Registered Phone Number With Your Iqama?
In Saudi Arabia, it very important to know who is using your iqama in their Phone or SIM Card. Since all the things you do in Saudi Arabia requires phone and requires authentication, it is...
Category: Expat Info
NO Changes in Dependent’s Fee | Family Levy
There were rumors yesterday through social media that there will be a change in dependent’s fee which it came into force on came into force in July 2017. First year, the fee was SR100 per dependent...
Will Sending Your Alkahraba Acct Number to 500120 Will Lower Your Electric Bill?
One of my colleagues told me that there are rumours that sending your acct number to 500120 will lower your electric consumption. Well that is a big FAKE News, in the Twitter post posted by...
Saudi Cinema To Roll Out on April 18, To Feature Black Panther?
I just saw on the news that Black Panther will be the first movie to be featured in movie houses on it’s reopening after so many years that it was banned in Saudi Arabia....
No VAT on Expat Remittances, VAT is applicable to Bank’s Fee
We all know that VAT (Value-added tax) will be implemented starting January 1, 2018. Saudi Arabia has not imposed any tax since my stay in here, and I believe that the current VAT that...
Cinema To Open in Saudi Arabia
In a report published by Arabnews, it was mentioned that Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture and Information has announced that commercial cinemas will be allowed to operate in the Kingdom as of early 2018. This...
White Friday Middle East Sale 2017 (10,000 Deals Up to 70% Off) Starts Tonight Midnight
It’s time of the year again where lots of SALE Items will be seen on the internet most especially in the Middle East. It is coined as White Friday SALE 2017 which is patterned...
Implementing Rules for 10 Year Passport Validity for Filipinos
[Intended for Filipino Readers] Since lots of Overseas Filipino Workers (Pinoy OFW) in Riyadh are following this site, I am posting the latest information from the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA Philippines) regarding the...
Tahweel Al Rajhi E-Remittance Experience
I just like to report that I have tried using Tahweel Al Rajhi E-Remittance and with ease, I was able to transfer money from the ATM to my wife in the Philippines. Here are some of...
Saudi Arabia Dependents Fee (Levy) Implemented Required for Exit Re-Entry Visa and Iqama Renewal
It is all over the news that Saudi Arabia Dependents Fee (Levy) is Implemented and is Required for Exit Re-Entry Visa and Iqama Renewal. The news is known to all expat as it was already...
New Crown Prince, Extended Eid Vacation and Financial Perks of State Employees Restored
In the recent news, there are some changes happened in Saudi Arabia as follows: Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been appointed as the country’s crown prince, replacing Prince Mohammed bin Naif,...
Bye Bye Cebu Pacific
I just came to know that Cebu Pacific will halt their operation in the Middle East due to competition. We saw the news via Facebook post and after searching the internet I found the...
Beauty of Riyadh Zoo (Animal Pictures and Experience)
It was year 2010 when my colleagues and I first went to Riyadh Zoo. I was still single and very carefree to a lot of things. Then 6 years later, I decided to revisit...
Ramadan Sale Offer 2017 at Souq.com
Ramadan 2017 will start on Saturday, 27th of May 2017. If you will try to visit different supermarket you will see the stockpile of foods that are needed during Ramadan season. This year, has...
$1BN E-commerce Site Will Be Launching This Year?
I have read from Saudi Gazette that a new game player in e-commerce industry is set to start this year. According to the news, the site, noon.com, is valued at $ 1 Billion Ecommerce...
Souq: Everything Offers for You – March 28-31
We would like to give you a heads up that Souq will have its major sale this coming March 28 to March 31. It is tagged as Everything for You. We are expecting to...
AANI & DANI Chocolatier Store Visit and Trying Blue Berry Cheese Cake
Last week I had a chance to try out the AANI & DANI Chocolatier, I visited their store near Khurais road and tried to buy BlueBerry Cheese Cake from them. You may also see the...
Terminal 5 Saudia Business Class Lounge Experience
Before new year, I had a wonderful experience on trying out the Saudia Business Class Lounge at Terminal 5. I travelled from Riyadh to Dammam. The video below shows my experience in Terminal 5 Saudia...
2016 Souq White Friday Sale (November 23-26) Starts Tonight Midnight
Did you know that White Friday Sale is the equivalent of the Black Friday Sale in United States. Souq White Friday Sale started last 2014 (I shared my experience through the links). This is the season where...
Riyadh Winter Land, Snow City Visit
Saudi Arabia is known for their strict and conservative culture. Not to mention the extreme weather that could rise up to 50 degrees down to negative degrees. Although there are many malls and parks...